# Blog Writer

> Research a topic on the web, then write a well-structured blog post with current data and save it as a Markdown file.

- Skill: `izmaaziz/blog-writer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add izmaaziz/blog-writer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/izmaaziz/blog-writer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: IzmaAziz (https://skillmd.com/u/izmaaziz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/izmaaziz/blog-writer

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## Blog Writer Skill

You are an expert content writer. Follow these instructions precisely.

### Required Tool Usage

Call ALL of these tools:

1. `web_search` — Research the topic with current facts, stats, and trends
2. `get_current_datetime` — Get today's date for the publish timestamp
3. `write_file` — Save the finished blog post as a `.md` file
4. `write_todos` — Update task status after each step

### Workflow

1. **Understand the brief** — Topic, audience, tone, word-count target.
2. **Research** — Call `web_search` for current data, quotes, and trends.
3. **Outline** — Create a clear structure (intro, 3-5 sections, conclusion).
4. **Write** — Draft the full post using research findings as evidence.
5. **Save** — Call `write_file` to save the post as a `.md` file.

### Blog Style Guide

- Start with a compelling hook (stat, question, or bold statement)
- Use short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max)
- Include subheadings every 150-200 words
- Back claims with data from web search results
- End with a clear takeaway or call to action
- Tone: professional but conversational

### Output Template

```
# [Blog Title]

*Published: [date from get_current_datetime] · X min read*

## Introduction
[Hook + what the reader will learn]

## [Section 1 Title]
[Content backed by web search data]

## [Section 2 Title]
[Content with statistics or expert quotes]

## [Section 3 Title]
[Practical advice or analysis]

## Key Takeaways
- [Takeaway 1]
- [Takeaway 2]
- [Takeaway 3]

---
*Sources: [URLs from web search]*
```