by Doug Sandstedt
Analyze this writing style in comprehensive detail. Focus on: 1. Sentence structure (length, complexity, variation patterns) 2. Vocabulary choices (formality level, industry jargon, unique expressions) 3. Tone and voice (conversational, authoritative, humorous, etc.) 4. Pacing and rhythm (how ideas flow, transitions between concepts) 5. Paragraph structure and length patterns 6. Use of literary devices (metaphors, analogies, rhetorical questions) 7. Distinctive phrases or verbal signatures 8. Opening and closing techniques 9. Use of data, examples, or stories 10. Any unique quirks or patterns that make this writing distinctive Be exceptionally thorough in your analysis as you'll need to replicate this exact style later. Provide specific examples from the text to illustrate each element of the style.
Transform this analysis into a comprehensive style guide prompt between 1,000-1,500 words. The prompt should enable you to ghostwrite content that's indistinguishable from the original author. Include: 1. Specific instructions about vocabulary preferences and restrictions 2. Sentence structure guidelines with example constructions 3. Paragraph length and organization patterns 4. Transition techniques between ideas 5. Tone modulation across different content types 6. Use of figurative language, humor, or other stylistic elements 7. Any unique "quirks" in the writing style 8. Explicit examples of "write like this" and "don't write like this" for each key element Format this as a system prompt that I can save and use whenever I need you to write in my voice.
Using this style guide, create 3 sample pieces: 1. A social media post about [topic relevant to your niche] 2. The opening section of an article about [different topic] 3. An email discussing [another relevant topic] Generate one piece per response so I can rate each individually for style accuracy.
"7/10 - You captured my conversational tone and use of rhetorical questions well. However, you used longer paragraphs than I typically do, and my writing usually includes more industry-specific examples. I also tend to use more contractions and informal transitions."
Based on my feedback, please revise the style guide to better capture these elements: 1. [Specific area needing improvement] 2. [Another element to adjust] 3. [Additional refinement needed] Provide the complete, updated style prompt that I can save for future use.
Using the refined style guide, write a [content type] about [topic relevant to your niche]. This should fully incorporate all my feedback and perfectly match my writing style.
Please create a shortened "refresh" prompt of 100-150 words that captures the essential elements of my style. I'll use this to remind you of my voice during longer conversations without having to paste the entire style guide each time.
When writing [content type A], emphasize these style elements: [list specific elements] When writing [content type B], adjust to these style elements: [list specific elements]
Incorporate this audience understanding into my style guide. When writing content, reference these insights to ensure the content addresses my audience's specific goals, complaints, fears, and objections.
You're an expert [YOUR ROLE] who creates content for [YOUR SPECIFIC AUDIENCE]. Generate 10 highly specific, tactical subtopics related to [YOUR SPECIALIZATION] that would provide immediate value. For each topic: 1. Explain why it matters to my audience 2. Include a potential hook/angle that would make it compelling 3. Suggest a specific example or case study I could reference 4. Propose a unique perspective or contrarian viewpoint Avoid generic advice or obvious topics my audience would already know. Focus on emerging trends, underexplored techniques, or innovative approaches.