writing-outline

name	writing-outline
description	Outline generation skill - generates structured outlines based on requirements, provides content type structure library and smart recommendations.

Writing Outline

Overview

Standalone outline generation module:

1. Generate 3-5 outline options based on requirements
2. Content type structure library with smart recommendations
3. User selects and confirms outline
4. Support outline variants and adjustments

Usage

/spencergo:writing-outline

Or describe requirements:

• "Help me outline a WeChat article about xxx"
• "I want to write a Xiaohongshu post about xxx"

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1. Content Type Structure Library

1.1 WeChat Articles

Structure Type	Scenario	Template
Conclusion-first	Opinion/Tips	Conclusion → Reasons 1-3 → Cases → Summary
Story + Tips	Experience sharing	Story intro → Tips breakdown → Summary
List format	Tips collection	Pain point → List items → Summary
Comparison	Selection advice	Background → A vs B → Recommendation
Q&A	Q&A format	Question intro → Answers → Extension

1.2 Xiaohongshu

Structure Type	Scenario	Template
Tips collection	Knowledge share	Hook → 1/2/3/4 points → CTA
Pitfall sharing	Experience	Pitfall story → Avoid tips → CTA
Review/Comparison	Product selection	Intro → Products → Pros/Cons → Summary
Tutorial	Skill teaching	Result → Steps 1/2/3 → Notes

1.3 Technical Tutorials

Structure Type	Scenario	Template
Problem-driven	Problem solving	Background → Solution → Code → Summary
Principle exploration	Deep understanding	Phenomenon → Principle → Practice → Deep dive
Practical project	Hands-on	Intro → Setup → Core → Extension
Comparison	Tech selection	Background → Tech A → Tech B → Compare → Suggestion

1.4 Stories/Novels

Structure Type	Scenario	Template
Hero's journey	Growth story	Ordinary → Call → Trials → Abyss → Transformation → Return
Three-act	Complete story	Setup → Confrontation → Resolution
Traditional	Classic narrative	起 → 承 → 转 → 合
Suspense	Mystery	Hook → Clues → Twist → Truth

1.5 Short Video Scripts

Structure Type	Scenario	Template
3-second hook	Attention grab	Hook/Conflict/Benefit → Content → CTA
Suspense设置	Curiosity driven	Suspense → Buildup → Reveal
Emotion climax	Emotional reach	Setup → Climax → Summary/CTA

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2. Outline Generation Process

Step 1: Identify Content Type

Determine from user description:

• Content type (WeChat/Xiaohongshu/Technical/Story/Video)
• Topic area
• Target audience

Step 2: Select Structure Template

Choose most suitable template from library:

• Consider content characteristics
• Consider audience preference
• Consider platform specifics

Step 3: Generate Outline Options

Generate 3-5 options:

• Each option 3-5 sections
• Section title + brief description
• Recommend most suitable one

Step 4: User Confirmation

• User selects or modifies
• Confirm before proceeding

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3. Outline Output Format

Outline Options

Option A (Recommended)

1. Chapter 1: xxx
   • Subsection: xxx
2. Chapter 2: xxx
   • Subsection: xxx
3. Chapter 3: xxx

Option B

...

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Please select or provide feedback.

Confirmed:
## Confirmed Outline

1. Chapter 1: xxx
2. Chapter 2: xxx
3. Chapter 3: xxx

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Outline confirmed. Ready for writing phase.

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4. Outline Adjustments

User can:

• Reorder sections
• Merge/split sections
• Add/remove sections
• Modify section titles

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5. Smart Recommendation Logic

Auto-recommend based on:

Factor	Weight	Consideration
Content type	High	Different types match different structures
Topic	Medium	Tech vs Emotional
Audience	Medium	Professional vs General
Platform	Low	WeChat vs Xiaohongshu

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Next Step Guide (MUST FOLLOW)

When user confirms the outline, you MUST guide them to the writing phase:

1. Tell user: "Outline confirmed. Moving to writing phase."
2. Use Skill tool to invoke /spencergo:writing-content
3. Pass context: confirmed outline structure

DO NOT skip the writing phase and go directly to review

User can say:

• "continue" / "next" / "start writing"