content-and-copylisted
Install: claude install-skill rampstackco/claude-skills-starter
# Content and Copy
Write or edit content that serves a specific reader and goal. Stack-agnostic. This skill is for general content production. Specialized skills exist for landing pages (`landing-page-copy`) and email (`email-sequences`).
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## When to use
- Writing a blog post or article
- Drafting website copy (homepage sections, about, services)
- Editing existing content for voice or clarity
- Writing how-to guides, listicles, or explainers
- Producing knowledge base or help center articles
- Adapting brand voice to a specific piece
## When NOT to use
- Landing pages with conversion goals (use `landing-page-copy`)
- Email campaigns or sequences (use `email-sequences`)
- Brand voice definition (use `brand-voice`)
- SEO keyword research (use `seo-keyword`)
- Content strategy and planning (use `content-strategy`)
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## Required inputs
- The piece to be written or edited
- The target reader (specific audience segment)
- The goal of the piece (inform, convert, rank, retain, entertain)
- The brand voice (or willingness to define it)
- Length target and any structural constraints
If brand voice is undefined, run `brand-voice` first or use a working voice and document it as you go.
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## The framework: 5 dimensions
Strong content is strong on all five. Weakness on any one drags the rest down.
### 1. Hook
The opening earns the read. Most readers decide whether to continue within 3 to 5 seconds.
**Strong hooks do one of:**
- **Promise specific value.** "By the e