LinkedIn Articles Skill

Workflow

Writing from scratch

1. Clarify: topic, target audience, and goal (educate / inspire / generate leads / build authority)
2. Choose a structure from references/article-structure.md
3. Write a hook using patterns in references/hooks-patterns.md
4. Draft the body following the chosen structure
5. Close with a strong CTA (question to comments, follow prompt, or link)
6. Apply SEO and hashtags from references/seo-hashtags.md

Optimizing an existing draft

1. Assess the draft against the checklist below
2. Rewrite the hook if it doesn't create immediate curiosity or tension
3. Tighten structure: break walls of text, add subheadings every 200-300 words
4. Sharpen the CTA
5. Apply SEO improvements

Quick optimization checklist

• [ ] Hook creates curiosity or stakes in the first 2 sentences
• [ ] Title uses a power word or specific number
• [ ] Paragraphs are 1-3 sentences max
• [ ] Subheadings every 200-300 words
• [ ] One clear CTA at the end
• [ ] 3-5 relevant hashtags
• [ ] Keywords appear in title + first paragraph

Reference files

• Article structures & formatting: references/article-structure.md — length targets, structure templates, formatting rules
• Hooks & headlines: references/hooks-patterns.md — 8 hook formulas with examples, headline patterns
• SEO & hashtags: references/seo-hashtags.md — keyword placement, hashtag strategy, discoverability tactics

Output format

Deliver the article as ready-to-paste LinkedIn content:

[TITLE]

[ARTICLE BODY with formatting]

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Hashtags: #tag1 #tag2 #tag3

When optimizing, briefly note the key changes made before presenting the revised article.