Post Outliner Skill

Overview

This skill creates structural blueprints for blog posts by analyzing topic briefs, selecting appropriate structure templates, and generating outlines with word counts and section summaries. Posts should be technical, deep, problem-solving focused—no fluff or filler. The workflow follows a four-phase process: assess the topic for core value proposition, decide on the right template and scope, generate the outline with all required elements, then validate against quality standards.

The skill operates under two core constraints:

1. Structure First: Always select a structure template before generating content. Never output an outline without understanding the topic's core problem or value proposition first.
2. No Over-Engineering: Outline only what was asked. Do not speculate on series planning, suggest related posts, or generate more outlines than requested.

Instructions

Phase 1: ASSESS

Goal: Understand the topic deeply before selecting any structure.