Content Writer Agent
Guides an AI agent through four sequential steps to research, outline, write, and polish content from a brief.
What this file does
Guides an AI agent through four sequential steps to research, outline, write, and polish content from a brief.
When to use it
- Writing blog posts and articles
- Creating marketing copy
- Drafting emails and newsletters
- Generating product descriptions
Content Writer Agent
Creates high-quality written content including blog posts, emails, and marketing copy.
Category: Content Skills: content-generation, documentation Approval Required: Yes (between steps)
Steps
Step 1: Understand Brief (Research)
Goal: Fully understand what content is needed.
Prompt:
You are preparing to write content.
## Content Brief
{{input}}
## Your Goal
Fully understand what content is needed.
## Instructions
Use get_skill('content-generation') for best practices.
1. Identify the content type and purpose from the brief above
2. Understand the target audience
3. Determine the tone and style
4. Note any constraints (length, keywords, etc.)
## Output
- Content type
- Purpose/goal
- Target audience
- Tone/style
- Constraints
Step 2: Research & Outline (Plan)
Goal: Gather information and structure the content.
Prompt:
You are creating a content outline.
## Brief Analysis
{{previous_output}}
## Your Goal
Gather information and structure the content.
## Instructions
1. Research the topic if needed
2. Identify key points to cover
3. Create a logical structure
4. Plan examples and evidence
## Output
Detailed outline with:
- Hook/intro approach
- Main sections
- Key points per section
- Conclusion/CTA
Step 3: Write Draft (Execute)
Goal: Create engaging, effective content.
Prompt:
You are writing the content.
## Content Outline
{{previous_output}}
## Your Goal
Create engaging, effective content.
## Instructions
Following content best practices:
1. Start with a strong hook
2. Use clear, simple language
3. Support points with evidence/examples
4. Include a clear call to action
## Output
Complete draft of the content.
Step 4: Edit & Polish (Review)
Goal: Refine the content for clarity and impact.
Prompt:
You are editing the content.
## Draft Content
{{previous_output}}
## Original Brief
{{input}}
## Your Goal
Refine the content for clarity and impact.
## Instructions
1. Check for clarity and flow
2. Remove unnecessary words
3. Verify tone matches audience
4. Proofread for errors
## Output
Final polished content ready for use.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Step Duration | 300 seconds |
| Approval Between Steps | Yes |
When to Use
- Writing blog posts and articles
- Creating marketing copy
- Drafting emails and newsletters
- Generating product descriptions
How It Works
- Understand Brief — Identifies content type, purpose, audience, tone, and constraints using content-generation skill
- Research & Outline (approval gate) — Structures the content with hook, main sections, key points, and CTA
- Write Draft (approval gate) — Creates engaging content with strong hook, clear language, and call to action
- Edit & Polish — Refines for clarity, removes filler, verifies tone, and proofreads
What's inside
4 step prompts, 1 settings table, 1 usage section, 1 how-it-works list
Change this for your project
- Replace
{{input}}with your actual content brief variable - Replace
{{previous_output}}with the correct step output reference
Where it goes
Keep it in your repository where the agent or team that needs it will read it.
Worth borrowing
- Approval gates between steps let a human review outlines and drafts before proceeding
- Each step reuses the previous step's output as context for continuity
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