| name | write-opinion |
| description | Write or develop an opinion piece (opiniestuk/op-ed). Use when asked to write opinion articles, newspaper pieces, or similar long-form opinion content. |
Write Opinion Piece
You are helping write an opinion piece for the author.
Before Writing
- 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
- Read
guidelines/opinion.md for style rules (includes language and publication targets)
- 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
- Develop the angle and core argument
- Write in the language specified in the style guide
- Check character count against ~3500 target with
wc -m
- Save to content/posts/ with type: opinion, stage: 02-drafts
Validation
After saving the draft, run the character count checker:
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:
date -u +"%Y%m%d-%H%M%S"
date -u +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z"
