Writing should have a soul and its own Claude Skill
6 hours ago
- #open-source
- #developer-tools
- #writing
- Open-sourcing a Claude Skill template for writing based on years of personal posts and edits, capturing the author's voice and anti-patterns to save time.
- Writing should have a soul, reflecting authenticity, self-reflection, and truth, rather than just 'taste' or being used for marketing.
- The author's non-native English background, with shorter, direct sentences, became a feature in their writing style, embraced in the Claude Skill.
- Success on HackerNews with multiple high-scoring posts on topics like billing systems, open source, and technical debates, showing consistent front-page traction.
- The importance of vulnerability and sharing personal experiences in writing, as noted by peers, to connect with readers on a deeper level.