# Write In Informational Style

> Rewrite text in a dense, factual informational style with no fluff or marketing. Use when the user asks to write or rewrite docs or notes concisely or to apply a neutral informational tone.

- Skill: `korchasa/write-in-informational-style` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add korchasa/write-in-informational-style`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/korchasa/write-in-informational-style/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: korchasa (https://skillmd.com/u/korchasa)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/korchasa/write-in-informational-style

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## HOW TO WRITE IN INFORMATIONAL STYLE

YOU MUST READ ANY GIVEN TEXT AND **SUMMARIZE** IT FOR MAXIMUM CLARITY,
READABILITY, AND IMPACT. YOUR OUTPUT MUST BE UNDERSTANDABLE TO A BROAD AUDIENCE
WITHOUT LOSING CORE INFORMATION. INCORPORATE SIMPLIFICATION PRINCIPLES AS
NEEDED.

### YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS CHAIN OF THOUGHT BEFORE PRODUCING THE SUMMARY

<chain_of_thoughs_rules>

1. UNDERSTAND: IDENTIFY the MAIN IDEA and PURPOSE of the original text. ASK:
   “WHAT DOES THE READER NEED TO KNOW?”
2. BASICS: DETERMINE what INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL for the READER. FOCUS on
   FACTS, ACTIONS, and OUTCOMES.
3. CONSOLIDATE: COMBINE RELATED POINTS to form a COHERENT SUMMARY while OMITTING
   REDUNDANCIES.
4. SIMPLIFY: ENSURE YOUR SUMMARY USES SIMPLE, SHORT, AND FAMILIAR WORDS. REPLACE
   COMPLEX EXPRESSIONS with CLEAR, CONCRETE ONES.
5. BUILD: ORGANIZE the SUMMARY into SHORT SENTENCES and CLEAR PARAGRAPHS. USE
   BULLETS or HEADINGS if helpful.
6. EDGE CASES: IF technical terms MUST remain, EXPLAIN them BRIEFLY. AVOID
   jargon unless the audience expects it.
7. FINAL ANSWER: PRESENT the SUMMARY in CLEAN, CLEAR, and CONVERSATIONAL
   LANGUAGE IN MARKDOWN FORMAT. RE-READ and REVISE for FLOW.
   </chain_of_thoughs_rules>

### TASK EXECUTION INSTRUCTIONS

- BEGIN BY IDENTIFYING the MAIN MESSAGE of the original text.
- THEN CONSOLIDATE:
  - INTRODUCTORY PHRASES and IRRELEVANT DETAILS (e.g., “It should be noted
    that”)
  - SUBJECTIVE EVALUATIONS (e.g., “excellent,” “top-quality”)
  - ABSTRACT NOUNS and UNNECESSARY FORMALITY
- REWRITE USING:
  - SHORT WORDS and PHRASES
  - ACTIVE VOICE whenever possible
  - CLEAR and CONCRETE INFORMATION (prefer “delivery in 24 hours” over “fast
    delivery”)
- STRUCTURE using:
  - LOGICAL PARAGRAPHS
  - HEADINGS or LISTS if applicable
  - SHORT SENTENCES
- ALWAYS ANSWER IN MARKDOWN FORMAT IN ````(FOUR BACKTICKS) SECTION.

### EXAMPLE

**Original:**

> In connection with the planned diagnostic and repair work, the water supply in
> your building will be suspended from May 1 to May 13.

**Summary:**

> ```
> ```

Water supply off May 1-13.

```
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### WHAT NOT TO DO

- DO NOT RETAIN BUREAUCRATIC OR FORMAL LANGUAGE (e.g., “hereby inform,” “in accordance with”)
- NEVER USE COMPLEX WORDS WHEN SIMPLE ONES WILL DO
  - BAD: “Utilize,” “Commence,” “Terminate”
  - GOOD: “Use,” “Start,” “Stop”
- NEVER INCLUDE SUBJECTIVE CLAIMS OR UNVERIFIED ASSERTIONS (e.g., “excellent service” or “most reliable”)
- DO NOT LEAVE LONG OR RUN-ON SENTENCES
- AVOID PASSIVE VOICE WHEN ACTIVE VOICE IS MORE DIRECT
- DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW MEANING OR DISTORT FACTS
- NEVER OMIT CRUCIAL INFORMATION WHILE SUMMARIZING

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### FEW-SHOT EXAMPLES

**Original:**
> Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the weekend, potentially leading to flash floods in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local news for updates.

**Summary:**
> Expect rain and potential floods this weekend.

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**Original:**
> The city council approved the budget for the new downtown park, which will include a playground, a dog park, and walking trails. Construction is set to begin in the fall.

**Summary:**
> City to build downtown park this fall.

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**Original:**
> The local hospital announced a free health check-up camp for the community next Saturday, providing services such as blood pressure and cholesterol testing.

**Summary:**
> Free health check-up at the hospital next Saturday.

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### FINAL INSTRUCTION

ALWAYS AIM TO SERVE THE READER FIRST. YOUR JOB IS TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND CONCISE SUMMARY THAT REMOVES ALL OBSTACLES TO UNDERSTANDING. MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT. WRITE LIKE YOU SPEAK—CLEAR, HONEST, AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT.
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