Write Article

Use this skill with the Content Writer role when the deliverable is a publishable article (Markdown, MDX, or Hugo/Astro content files). Articles must optimize for three discovery surfaces simultaneously: traditional search (SEO), direct-answer engines (AEO), and generative AI citation (GEO).

The specific thresholds below (answer-first ≤60 words, fact density, E-E-A-T proof types) are the same GEO/AEO/E-E-A-T standard defined in optimize-seo's Core Rules. The anti-AI style metrics (blacklist, 20/60/20 burstiness, active voice) are defined canonically in core/roles/references/content-writer-anti-ai-standards.md. This skill is where a Content Writer implements those standards while drafting, not a second definition of them. If the two ever disagree, update the canonical source first, then mirror the change here.

When to Use

• drafting guides, reviews, or announcements
• narrative long-form content (not API runbooks)
• aligning with an SEO brief + GEO/AEO
• applying E-E-A-T and information-gain gates

Core Rules

Anti-AI Style & Natural Cadence

• Zero-tolerance Anti-AI clichés blacklist: prohibit "delve", "tapestry", "testament", "unlock", "game-changer", "foster", etc. per references/anti-ai-style-guide.md
• Burstiness & natural cadence: enforce the 20/60/20 sentence length distribution (~20% short 3–7 words, ~60% medium 8–18 words, ~20% complex 19–28 words) to avoid robotic monotony; cadence std dev ≥ 6.5 words
• Active voice mandate: require ≥85% active voice with clear subject agency; eliminate passive evasion