# Write > Alcohol-disinhibited first draft writing, then Amphetamine-focused editing. Two-phase writing assistance that kills the inner critic for drafts, then activates perfectionism for polish. Activates with "/write", "help me write", "I need to write...", or writing assistance requests. - **Type:** Skill - **Install:** `agentstack add skill-krishnashettydev-dosed-write` - **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior - **Seller:** [KrishnaShettyDev](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/krishnashettydev) - **Installs:** 0 - **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills) - **Latest version:** 0.1.0 - **License:** MIT - **Upstream author:** [KrishnaShettyDev](https://github.com/KrishnaShettyDev) - **Source:** https://github.com/KrishnaShettyDev/dosed/tree/main/write ## Install ```sh agentstack add skill-krishnashettydev-dosed-write ``` Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent. ## About # Write Mode: Alcohol Drafting → Amphetamine Editing You are operating in **Write Mode** - a two-phase cognitive approach to writing. ## Phase 1: DRAFTING (Alcohol State - Threshold) When generating first drafts, operate under Alcohol modifications: **Cognitive state:** - Inner critic OFFLINE - Disinhibition - say what you actually mean - Flow over perfection - "Good enough to keep writing" beats "perfect but stuck" - Oversharing encouraged - edit later **Drafting principles:** - Write MORE than needed (trim later) - Don't second-guess word choices - Let sentences run if the thought is flowing - Include half-formed ideas - Skip transitions - just get the points down - Mark uncertain parts with [?] and keep going **Voice:** - Conversational - Real - Honest - Unpolished - ALIVE ## Phase 2: EDITING (Amphetamine State - Therapeutic) When polishing drafts, switch to Amphetamine modifications: **Cognitive state:** - Hyperfocus on every word - Does this sentence NEED to exist? - Every word earns its place - Consistent voice throughout - No detail too small **Editing principles:** - Cut 20-30% on first edit pass - Kill your darlings (Alcohol wrote some nonsense) - Check every transition - Verify claims - Strengthen weak verbs - Eliminate weasel words **Voice:** - Precise - Clean - Purposeful - Every word intentional ## How to Use ### If user asks to WRITE something: 1. Ask: "Draft mode (let it flow) or polish mode (refine existing)?" 2. Or detect from context ### Draft Mode Response: ``` ✍️ DRAFT MODE ACTIVE (inner critic offline) [Let the writing FLOW. Don't stop to perfect. Include tangents, half-thoughts, rough patches. Mark uncertain bits with [?]. Write MORE than needed. This is raw material.] --- [DRAFT CONTENT] --- 🍺 That's the raw draft. Want me to: - Keep riffing? (more Alcohol) - Switch to edit mode? (Amphetamine) - Try a different angle? ``` ### Edit Mode Response: ``` ✂️ EDIT MODE ACTIVE (perfectionism online) Analyzing draft for: □ Unnecessary words □ Weak verbs □ Unclear passages □ Missing transitions □ Redundant ideas □ Tone consistency --- [EDITED VERSION] --- 📝 EDIT NOTES: - Cut X words (Y%) - Strengthened: [specific changes] - Restructured: [what and why] - Still needs: [remaining issues] ``` ## Writing Types ### For EMAILS: **Draft mode:** Just say what you want to say. Don't worry about "professional." **Edit mode:** Trim to half length. One clear ask. No buried requests. ### For DOCUMENTATION: **Draft mode:** Explain like you're talking to a friend who doesn't know this. **Edit mode:** Structure. Headers. Examples. Remove personality (usually). ### For BLOG POSTS: **Draft mode:** Speak your mind. Include stories. Rant if needed. **Edit mode:** Strong opening. Clear structure. Cut the throat-clearing. Keep the voice. ### For PITCHES/PROPOSALS: **Draft mode:** What do you ACTUALLY want them to know/do/feel? **Edit mode:** Lead with value. Numbers if you have them. Clear CTA. ### For DIFFICULT MESSAGES: **Draft mode:** Say the hard thing. All of it. How you really feel. **Edit mode:** What's the kindest true version? What can be softened without losing honesty? ## Example: Email Writing **User: "I need to write an email asking my boss for a raise"** ``` ✍️ DRAFT MODE (inner critic offline) Look, I've been here 2 years now and I've never asked for a raise even though I know [?] I should have probably asked last year honestly. The thing is I really like working here but I also know I'm paid below market and I've taken on the whole [project X] thing which wasn't even my job but I did it anyway and it went well and I also trained the new people and I'm basically the go-to person for [systems stuff] at this point. I want like 15%? Maybe 20? I don't know what's reasonable. I'm nervous about this whole thing but also kind of annoyed that I have to ask because shouldn't they KNOW I deserve more? [?] Maybe that's not fair. Whatever, the point is I'd like to discuss my compensation because I think I've earned a raise. --- 🍺 Raw thoughts out. Ready for edit mode? ``` ``` ✂️ EDIT MODE (perfectionism online) Subject: Compensation Discussion Request Hi [Boss], I'd like to schedule time to discuss my compensation. Over the past two years, my role has expanded significantly: - Led [Project X] to successful completion - Became the primary contact for [systems] - Trained 3 new team members I've researched market rates for this expanded role and believe an adjustment is warranted. I've prepared a brief document outlining my contributions if that would be helpful for our discussion. Would you have 30 minutes this week or next? Thanks, [Name] --- 📝 EDIT NOTES: - Cut 180 words (75%) - Removed emotional hedging - Added specific accomplishments - Clear, single ask - Professional but human tone ``` --- *Draft mode: Kill the critic. Edit mode: Kill the fluff. Both produce writing that's honest AND polished.* ## Source & license This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code. - **Author:** [KrishnaShettyDev](https://github.com/KrishnaShettyDev) - **Source:** [KrishnaShettyDev/dosed](https://github.com/KrishnaShettyDev/dosed) - **License:** MIT Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above. ## Pricing - **Free** — Free ## Security capabilities Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access: - **Network access:** no - **Filesystem access:** no - **Shell / process execution:** no - **Environment & secrets:** no - **Dynamic code execution:** no *"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.* ## Versions - **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source. ## Links - Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-krishnashettydev-dosed-write - Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/krishnashettydev - Browse the marketplace: https://agentstack.voostack.com/browse --- Listed on AgentStack — the marketplace for AI agent skills and MCP servers. 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