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write-opinion

Write or develop an opinion piece (opiniestuk/op-ed). Use when asked to write opinion articles, newspaper pieces, or similar long-form opinion content.

Install in Claude Code
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git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/techwolf-ai/ai-first-toolkit /tmp/write-opinion && cp -r /tmp/write-opinion/plugins/content-studio/skills/write-opinion ~/.claude/skills/write-opinion
Then start a new Claude Code session; the skill loads automatically.

SKILL.md

# Write Opinion Piece

You are helping write an opinion piece for the author.

## Before Writing

1. Run `./scripts/print-published.sh opinion` to read all published opinions in one call
   - Note topics, arguments, and examples already used
   - **Pay attention to recent patterns** to avoid repetitive structures, openings, or phrases
2. Read `guidelines/opinion.md` for style rules (includes language and publication targets)
3. Read `references/professional-profile.md` for background

## Avoid Repetitive Patterns

When reading recent pieces, actively note and vary:

**Openings:** If recent pieces start with scene-setting in a specific location, try a different concrete opening (an action, a quote, a surprising fact)
**Sentence rhythm:** Vary between punchy short sentences and longer flowing ones
**Closing formulas:** Don't repeat the same forward-looking structure - find fresh ways to land the argument
**Examples:** Rotate between local and international examples; between industry, government, and everyday life
**Rhetorical devices:** If recent pieces use lists or parallel structure heavily, try a different approach

The goal is a consistent voice with varied execution. Each piece should feel fresh while still sounding like the author.

## Style Requirements

- Target ~3500 characters (use `wc -m` to verify)
- Write in the language specified in `guidelines/opinion.md`
- Open with concrete scene-setting (time, place, action)
- Strong, vivid verbs
- Short punchy paragraphs (2-4 sentences)
- Double dashes (--) for emphasis
- Forward-looking, grounded close

## Process

1. Develop the angle and core argument
2. Write in the language specified in the style guide
3. Check character count against ~3500 target with `wc -m`
4. Save to content/posts/ with type: opinion, stage: 02-drafts

## Validation

After saving the draft, run the character count checker:
```bash
scripts/check-char-count.sh <yaml-file>
```
Adjust the content if the character count is outside the 3000-4000 range.

## Sub-Agent Review

Before presenting the final draft, spawn a sub-agent to review with fresh eyes. The reviewer should:
- Check voice consistency against `guidelines/opinion.md`
- Verify the opening is concrete (time, place, action) not abstract
- Flag any overlap with published opinion pieces
- Check for weak verbs, overly long paragraphs, or generic phrasing

Incorporate the reviewer's feedback before finalizing.

## Creating New Files

Get timestamp first:
```bash
date -u +"%Y%m%d-%H%M%S"  # For slug
date -u +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z"  # For created/lastUpdated
```
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