spencerkit Writing Outline
Overview
Standalone outline generation module:
- Generate 3-5 outline options based on requirements
- Content type structure library with smart recommendations
- User selects and confirms outline
- Support outline variants and adjustments
Usage
/spencergo:writing-outline
Or describe requirements:
- "Help me outline a WeChat article about xxx"
- "I want to write a Xiaohongshu post about xxx"
1. Content Type Structure Library
1.1 WeChat Articles
| Structure Type | Scenario | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Conclusion-first | Opinion/Tips | Conclusion → Reasons 1-3 → Cases → Summary |
| Story + Tips | Experience sharing | Story intro → Tips breakdown → Summary |
| List format | Tips collection | Pain point → List items → Summary |
| Comparison | Selection advice | Background → A vs B → Recommendation |
| Q&A | Q&A format | Question intro → Answers → Extension |
1.2 Xiaohongshu
| Structure Type | Scenario | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Tips collection | Knowledge share | Hook → 1/2/3/4 points → CTA |
| Pitfall sharing | Experience | Pitfall story → Avoid tips → CTA |
| Review/Comparison | Product selection | Intro → Products → Pros/Cons → Summary |
| Tutorial | Skill teaching | Result → Steps 1/2/3 → Notes |
1.3 Technical Tutorials
| Structure Type | Scenario | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Problem-driven | Problem solving | Background → Solution → Code → Summary |
| Principle exploration | Deep understanding | Phenomenon → Principle → Practice → Deep dive |
| Practical project | Hands-on | Intro → Setup → Core → Extension |
| Comparison | Tech selection | Background → Tech A → Tech B → Compare → Suggestion |
1.4 Stories/Novels
| Structure Type | Scenario | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Hero's journey | Growth story | Ordinary → Call → Trials → Abyss → Transformation → Return |
| Three-act | Complete story | Setup → Confrontation → Resolution |
| Traditional | Classic narrative | 起 → 承 → 转 → 合 |
| Suspense | Mystery | Hook → Clues → Twist → Truth |
1.5 Short Video Scripts
| Structure Type | Scenario | Template |
|---|---|---|
| 3-second hook | Attention grab | Hook/Conflict/Benefit → Content → CTA |
| Suspense设置 | Curiosity driven | Suspense → Buildup → Reveal |
| Emotion climax | Emotional reach | Setup → Climax → Summary/CTA |
2. Outline Generation Process
Step 1: Identify Content Type
Determine from user description:
- Content type (WeChat/Xiaohongshu/Technical/Story/Video)
- Topic area
- Target audience
Step 2: Select Structure Template
Choose most suitable template from library:
- Consider content characteristics
- Consider audience preference
- Consider platform specifics
Step 3: Generate Outline Options
Generate 3-5 options:
- Each option 3-5 sections
- Section title + brief description
- Recommend most suitable one
Step 4: User Confirmation
- User selects or modifies
- Confirm before proceeding
3. Outline Output Format
Outline Options
Option A (Recommended)
- Chapter 1: xxx
- Subsection: xxx
- Chapter 2: xxx
- Subsection: xxx
- Chapter 3: xxx
Option B
...
Please select or provide feedback.
Confirmed:
## Confirmed Outline
1. Chapter 1: xxx
2. Chapter 2: xxx
3. Chapter 3: xxx
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Outline confirmed. Ready for writing phase.
4. Outline Adjustments
User can:
- Reorder sections
- Merge/split sections
- Add/remove sections
- Modify section titles
5. Smart Recommendation Logic
Auto-recommend based on:
| Factor | Weight | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Content type | High | Different types match different structures |
| Topic | Medium | Tech vs Emotional |
| Audience | Medium | Professional vs General |
| Platform | Low | WeChat vs Xiaohongshu |
Next Step Guide (MUST FOLLOW)
When user confirms the outline, you MUST guide them to the writing phase:
- Tell user: "Outline confirmed. Moving to writing phase."
- Use Skill tool to invoke /spencergo:writing-content
- Pass context: confirmed outline structure
DO NOT skip the writing phase and go directly to review
User can say:
- "continue" / "next" / "start writing"