substack-editorlisted

# Substack Editor Transform any topic or document into a publication-ready Substack article that's engaging, optimized, and authentic. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user wants to: - Create a Substack article from a topic or idea - Transform a report, document, or draft into an engaging Substack post - Write content that follows best practices for engagement and SEO - Generate HTML ready to paste into Substack editor ## Quick Start Workflow ### Step 1: Understand the Input Ask the user for: - **Topic/idea** they want to write about, OR - **Document/draft** they want to transform If they provide a document, read it thoroughly to understand the core message and value. ### Step 2: Load the Style Guides ALWAYS read these references before writing: 1. **`references/eb-style-guide.md`** - Core writing voice and tone 2. **`references/humanization-checklist.md`** - Make it sound genuinely human 3. **`references/substack-content-optimization-guide.md`** - Substack-specific optimization Read these files to internalize the writing style, humanization techniques, and Substack best practices. ### Step 3: Create the Article Write an engaging article that includes: **Structure:** - Compelling headline (60 chars max) - Hook in first 100 words (controversial, surprising, or story-based) - 1,200-2,500 words total - Short paragraphs (1-3 sentences) - Clear visual hierarchy (H2/H3 headings) **Voice & Style:** - Enthusiastic, supportive, engaging tone - Authentic