Content Research Writer

Content Research Writer

Research topics thoroughly and produce high-quality written content for developer relations, marketing, and community building.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Write blog posts or articles
• Create Reddit marketing posts
• Develop technical tutorials
• Write educational content
• Create social media thread content
• Research competitive landscape
• Produce thought leadership pieces

Research Process

1. Topic Analysis

• Identify core concepts and terminology
• Find related topics and tangents
• Understand target audience knowledge level
• Locate authoritative sources

2. Source Gathering

• Official documentation
• GitHub repositories and READMEs
• Developer blogs and tutorials
• Community discussions (Reddit, forums, Nostr)
• Academic papers (if applicable)
• Competitor content

3. Synthesis

• Extract key insights
• Identify unique angles
• Find gaps in existing content
• Develop original perspective

Content Types

Blog Post (Technical)

Structure:

1. Hook - Why this matters (1-2 paragraphs)
2. Problem Statement - What we're solving
3. Solution Overview - High-level approach
4. Implementation - Step-by-step with code
5. Results/Demo - Show it working
6. Conclusion - Key takeaways + next steps
7. Resources - Links, docs, repos

Length: 1,000-2,500 words Tone: Conversational but technical

Blog Post (Thought Leadership)

Structure:

1. Provocative opening - Challenge assumptions
2. Context - Current state of things
3. Thesis - Your perspective
4. Supporting arguments (3-4)
5. Counterarguments addressed
6. Call to action
7. Discussion prompt

Length: 800-1,500 words Tone: Confident, informed, accessible

Reddit Post (Marketing)

Format:

• Eye-catching title (not clickbait)
• Brief context (2-3 sentences)
• Value proposition (what's in it for reader)
• Key features/benefits (bullet points OK here)
• Call to action
• Engagement question

Tone: Authentic, not salesy, community-minded Note: Disclose affiliation when appropriate

Technical Tutorial

Structure:

1. What we're building (with screenshot/demo)
2. Prerequisites
3. Setup steps
4. Core implementation (chunked sections)
5. Testing/verification
6. Common issues + solutions
7. Next steps / extensions
8. Full code repository link

Length: 2,000-4,000 words Include: Code blocks, screenshots, diagrams

Twitter/Nostr Thread

Format:

• Hook tweet (standalone value)
• Context tweet
• 3-7 main points (1 idea per tweet)
• Summary/takeaway
• CTA (follow, try it, join community)

Each tweet: 280 chars max, can include media

Writing Guidelines

Voice & Tone

• Authentic - Write like a human, not a corporation
• Helpful - Focus on reader value
• Technical but accessible - Explain jargon
• Enthusiastic without hype - Show genuine excitement

SEO Considerations

• Use target keywords naturally
• Descriptive headers (H2, H3)
• Meta description (150-160 chars)
• Internal/external links
• Alt text for images

Developer Advocacy Specifics

• Lead with problems, not products
• Show, don't tell (demos > claims)
• Acknowledge limitations honestly
• Include working code examples
• Link to documentation

Content Calendar Integration

When planning content:

• Align with product launches
• Tie to conferences/events
• Consider seasonal trends
• Build on previous content
• Plan series for complex topics

Example Prompts This Skill Handles

• "Write a blog post about building on Nostr"
• "Create a Reddit post promoting Shakespeare"
• "Research the Lightning Network ecosystem and write an overview"
• "Draft a tutorial for using Blossom for media storage"
• "Write a Twitter thread explaining why Nostr matters"

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: derekross
• Source: derekross/derek-claude-skills
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.