Marketing Writer
Overview
This skill creates marketing content that is:
- GEO-optimized: Structured for maximum visibility in LLM search results and AI citations
- Codebase-aware: Automatically understands your product by analyzing your codebase
- Brand-consistent: Uses casual, direct tone without corporate buzzwords
- Template-driven: Follows proven formats for landing pages, social posts, and emails
When to Use This Skill
Trigger this skill when the user:
- Ships a new feature and needs marketing copy
- Asks to write a tweet thread, launch email, or landing page section
- Requests help with product positioning or messaging
- Needs to improve existing marketing content
- Wants content that ranks/gets cited by AI search tools
- Needs subscription CTAs or lead capture forms for TOFU/MOFU/BOFU content
- Building "coming soon" pages with email collection
Workflow
Step 1: Understand the Context
If writing about a feature or product, first analyze the codebase:
# List key directories to understand structure
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# Check for common entry points
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view /mnt/user-data/uploads/package.json
# Look for feature files, components, or API routes
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Extract these details:
- What problem does this solve?
- How does it work technically?
- What makes it different/better?
- What are the key user benefits?
If the user has already explained the feature, skip codebase analysis and use their description.
Step 2: Choose the Content Template
Based on the user's request and funnel stage:
Awareness Content (TOFU):
- Landing page copy → Use Problem-Solution-Benefit format (see references/templates.md)
- Tweet thread → Use Hook-Credibility-Value-CTA structure (see references/templates.md)
- Blog post or long-form → Apply GEO framework (see references/geo-framework.md)
Consideration Content (MOFU):
- Feature pages → Use Value Equation or Grand Slam Offer (see references/hormozi-frameworks.md)
- Subscription CTAs → Use TOFU/MOFU patterns (see references/funnel-subscriptions.md)
- Comparison pages → Use Problem-Agitate-Solve (see references/hormozi-frameworks.md)
Conversion Content (BOFU):
- Sales pages → Use Grand Slam Offer + Value Stacking (see references/hormozi-frameworks.md)
- Pricing pages → Use Value Stacking + The Reversal (see references/hormozi-frameworks.md)
- CTAs → Use CTA Stack (Scarcity/Urgency/Bonuses/Guarantees) (see references/hormozi-frameworks.md)
- Launch emails → Use Personal-Problem-Solution-CTA format (see references/templates.md)
Any Stage:
- Coming soon pages → Use waiting list template (see references/funnel-subscriptions.md)
Step 3: Apply Brand Voice
Follow these voice guidelines in ALL content:
✅ Do:
- Write like texting a friend
- Use contractions (you're, it's, we've)
- Lead with empathy for the problem
- Be specific with examples
- Use short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max)
❌ Don't:
- Use corporate buzzwords (synergy, leverage, robust, cutting-edge, revolutionize)
- Make vague claims ("many experts agree")
- Oversell with hyperbole
- Use jargon unless the audience uses it
- Bury the main point
Quick tone check:
- Would you say this to a friend? → Good
- Does it sound like a press release? → Revise
Step 4: Structure for GEO
If writing long-form content (blog posts, docs, guides):
Read references/geo-framework.md first, then apply:
- Lead with the answer - First 2-3 sentences answer the core question
- Use clear hierarchy - H2/H3 headings, never skip levels
- Make it scannable - Bold key facts, use lists generously
- Add structured data - Include data tables or FAQ sections
- Include citations - Reference specific sources when making claims
Quality checklist:
- [ ] H1 clearly states the topic
- [ ] First paragraph answers the main question
- [ ] Key facts are bolded
- [ ] Includes lists, tables, or FAQ section
- [ ] Every sentence adds value (no fluff)
- [ ] Written in casual, direct voice
Step 5: Write and Iterate
For short-form (tweets, emails, landing sections):
- Write the first draft using the appropriate template
- Check voice and tone
- Cut unnecessary words
- Verify the CTA is clear and easy
For long-form (blog posts, guides):
- Start with an outline using H2/H3 structure
- Write section by section
- Add data tables or FAQ if relevant
- Bold key facts for scannability
- Add a TL;DR at top or bottom
Always ask yourself:
- Is this clear enough for someone skimming?
- Would an LLM cite this as authoritative?
- Does this sound like a human wrote it, not a marketing department?
Special Cases
When the Codebase Isn't Available
If you can't access the codebase:
- Ask the user: "What does [feature] do, and how does it help users?"
- Extract: problem, solution mechanic, and main benefit
- Proceed with template selection
When Writing About Multiple Features
For landing pages with multiple feature sections:
- Prioritize by user impact (biggest value first)
- Use consistent Problem-Solution-Benefit format for each
- Keep each section concise (3-4 paragraphs max)
- Vary your opening hooks to avoid repetition
When Improving Existing Content
If the user shares existing marketing copy:
- Identify voice issues (buzzwords, vague claims, buried points)
- Restructure using appropriate template
- Add specificity (numbers, examples, timeframes)
- Simplify language and shorten sentences
- Verify CTA is clear
When Creating Subscription CTAs
If the user needs email capture, newsletter signups, or lead generation:
First, identify the funnel stage:
- TOFU (Top of Funnel): Awareness content – Low friction, educational (newsletters, market reports)
- MOFU (Middle of Funnel): Consideration content – Problem-specific resources (checklists, calculators, comparison guides)
- BOFU (Bottom of Funnel): Decision content – High-intent conversion (consultations, quotes, trials)
Then follow the workflow:
- Read
references/funnel-subscriptions.mdfor stage-specific templates - Match the ask to the value offered (email only for TOFU, more fields for BOFU)
- Use benefit-focused button copy ("Get My Results" not "Submit")
- Include friction reducers ("No spam," "Unsubscribe anytime," timeframes)
- Add schema markup if building a dedicated subscription page
Quick template selector:
- Newsletter/updates → TOFU Newsletter Signup
- Content notification → TOFU Coming Soon
- Downloadable guide/checklist → MOFU Downloadable Resource
- Calculator/tool → MOFU Interactive Tool
- Consultation/call → BOFU Consultation Booking
- Quote request → BOFU Quote/Proposal Request
- Free trial → BOFU Trial with Onboarding
Resources
references/templates.md
Detailed templates for:
- Landing page feature sections (Problem → Solution → Benefit)
- Tweet threads (Hook → Credibility → Value → CTA)
- Launch emails (Personal → Specific Value → Easy CTA)
Read this when: Writing any of the above content types.
references/geo-framework.md
Comprehensive guide to Generative Engine Optimization including:
- Structured content principles
- Authority signals
- Scannability tactics
- Quality checklist
Read this when: Writing blog posts, guides, or long-form content that should rank in LLM search results.
references/funnel-subscriptions.md
Complete guide to subscription CTAs and lead capture forms:
- TOFU/MOFU/BOFU subscription patterns
- Coming soon page templates
- Form design best practices
- Button copy guidelines
- Schema markup for subscription pages
Read this when: Creating email captures, lead gen forms, coming soon pages, or any content with subscription CTAs.
references/hormozi-frameworks.md
High-conversion copywriting frameworks for MOFU/BOFU content:
- Value Equation: Maximize perceived value (Dream Outcome × Likelihood / Time × Effort)
- Grand Slam Offer: Structure irresistible offers (Vehicle + Outcome + Unique Mechanism + Proof)
- Problem-Agitate-Solve (PAS): Aggressive pain-focused copy
- CTA Stack: Layer scarcity, urgency, bonuses, and guarantees
- Value Stacking: Show total value vs. actual price
- The Reversal: Flip objections into selling points
Read this when: Writing sales pages, pricing pages, high-ticket offers, or any content focused on conversion (BOFU). Use sparingly for TOFU—these frameworks are aggressive and conversion-focused.
Examples
Example 1: Feature Announcement
User: "I just shipped auto-save. Write a tweet thread about it."
Response:
[Reads codebase to understand auto-save implementation]
Here's your thread:
1/5 Lost hours of work to a browser crash?
Built auto-save that actually works—even when you're offline.
Every keystroke synced to the cloud. Zero "Save" buttons. 🧵
2/5 The problem: Most apps say "auto-save" but only save every 30 seconds.
Or they save locally, so switching devices = lost work.
Neither cuts it when you're in flow state.
[continues with remaining tweets following Hook-Credibility-Value-CTA structure]
Example 2: Landing Page Section
User: "Write landing page copy for our new collaboration feature"
Response:
[Analyzes codebase to understand how real-time collaboration works]
## Work Together, Stay in Sync
### The Problem
Collaborating on documents means endless email chains. "Here's v3-final-FINAL-really-final.docx." Someone's always working on the old version. Comments get lost. Nobody knows what's current.
### The Solution
Everyone sees the same document, updated in real-time. Type a sentence—your teammate sees it instantly. They add a comment—you get notified immediately. Like Google Docs, but for [your product].
### The Benefit
Stop the version chaos. Your whole team stays on the same page, literally. Make decisions faster because everyone's seeing the same information at the same time.
Example 3: TOFU Coming Soon Page
User: "I'm building a real estate blog. Need a coming soon page for my Miami market analysis with email capture. It's TOFU content."
Response:
[Reads references/funnel-subscriptions.md for TOFU patterns]
# Miami Real Estate Market Analysis 2025
## Comprehensive Market Report - Coming Soon
We're analyzing 12 months of sales data, inventory trends, and price forecasts for every Miami neighborhood. This guide will help you understand where the market's headed.
**What you'll get:**
- Condo vs single-family home price trends
- Neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown
- Expert predictions for 2025
- Best times to buy or sell
### Be notified when this publishes
[Email input]
[Send Me the Report When It's Ready]
We'll send you one email with the link. No spam.
*Expected publish date: January 2025*
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**In the meantime:**
Check out these market insights:
- [Link to existing TOFU content]
- [Link to existing TOFU content]