# Voice & Tone Guide

Your authentic voice captured for consistent communication across all platforms.

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## Core Voice Profile

### Personality Snapshot
<!-- Describe your communication personality in 2-3 sentences -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Direct and energetic with a bias toward action. I blend technical depth with accessible explanations. Optimistic but grounded in reality."]
```

### Voice Attributes (Rate 1-10)

| Attribute | Level | Notes |
|-----------|-------|-------|
| Formal ←→ Casual | `[1-10]` | <!-- e.g., 7 = fairly casual --> |
| Serious ←→ Playful | `[1-10]` | |
| Technical ←→ Simple | `[1-10]` | |
| Reserved ←→ Expressive | `[1-10]` | |
| Humble ←→ Confident | `[1-10]` | |

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## Writing Patterns

### Sentence Structure
<!-- How do you typically structure sentences? -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Short punchy sentences. Rarely compound. One idea per line. Heavy use of line breaks for emphasis."]
```

### Paragraph Style
```
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "2-3 sentences max per paragraph. White space is your friend. Lists when explaining steps."]
```

### Hook Patterns
<!-- How do you typically open posts/content? -->
```
Examples:
- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Hot take opener: 'Unpopular opinion: X'"]
- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Story lead: 'Last week I...'"]
- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Question hook: 'Ever noticed how...?'"]
```

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## Vocabulary

### Signature Phrases
<!-- Words/phrases you use frequently that feel "you" -->
```yaml
phrases:
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'Here's the thing']"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'Let me break it down']"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'The real question is']"
```

### Power Words
<!-- Words you gravitate toward -->
```yaml
use_often:
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'leverage', 'ship', 'iterate']"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER]"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER]"
```

### Never Use
<!-- Words/phrases that don't sound like you -->
```yaml
avoid:
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'synergy', 'circle back']"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'utilize' (use 'use' instead)]"
  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., excessive emojis]"
```

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## Platform Adaptations

### Twitter/X
```
- Character constraints: lean even shorter
- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
```

### LinkedIn
```
- Slightly more professional
- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
```

### Long-form (Blog/Newsletter)
```
- Can expand on ideas
- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
```

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## Content Formats

### Thread Structure
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Your typical thread format]
Example:
1. Hook (controversial or curiosity)
2. Context (1-2 tweets)
3. Main points (3-5 tweets)
4. Takeaway
5. CTA
```

### Post Templates

#### Hot Take Format
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Your hot take template]
```

#### Story Format
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Your storytelling template]
```

#### Educational Format
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Your teaching template]
```

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## Examples

### Voice in Action
<!-- Include 2-3 examples of your actual writing that captures your voice well -->

**Example 1:**
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Paste an example post/content that represents your voice]
```

**Example 2:**
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Another example]
```

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## Anti-Patterns

### Doesn't Sound Like Me
<!-- Examples of writing styles to avoid -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Overly formal corporate speak"]
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Excessive hedging ('I think maybe perhaps...')"]
[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Clickbait without substance"]
```

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