1# Voice & Tone Guide
2 
3Your authentic voice captured for consistent communication across all platforms.
4 
5---
6 
7## Core Voice Profile
8 
9### Personality Snapshot
10<!-- Describe your communication personality in 2-3 sentences -->
11```
12[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Direct and energetic with a bias toward action. I blend technical depth with accessible explanations. Optimistic but grounded in reality."]
13```
14 
15### Voice Attributes (Rate 1-10)
16 
17| Attribute | Level | Notes |
18|-----------|-------|-------|
19| Formal ←→ Casual | `[1-10]` | <!-- e.g., 7 = fairly casual --> |
20| Serious ←→ Playful | `[1-10]` | |
21| Technical ←→ Simple | `[1-10]` | |
22| Reserved ←→ Expressive | `[1-10]` | |
23| Humble ←→ Confident | `[1-10]` | |
24 
25---
26 
27## Writing Patterns
28 
29### Sentence Structure
30<!-- How do you typically structure sentences? -->
31```
32[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Short punchy sentences. Rarely compound. One idea per line. Heavy use of line breaks for emphasis."]
33```
34 
35### Paragraph Style
36```
37[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "2-3 sentences max per paragraph. White space is your friend. Lists when explaining steps."]
38```
39 
40### Hook Patterns
41<!-- How do you typically open posts/content? -->
42```
43Examples:
44- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Hot take opener: 'Unpopular opinion: X'"]
45- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Story lead: 'Last week I...'"]
46- [PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Question hook: 'Ever noticed how...?'"]
47```
48 
49---
50 
51## Vocabulary
52 
53### Signature Phrases
54<!-- Words/phrases you use frequently that feel "you" -->
55```yaml
56phrases:
57  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'Here's the thing']"
58  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'Let me break it down']"
59  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'The real question is']"
60```
61 
62### Power Words
63<!-- Words you gravitate toward -->
64```yaml
65use_often:
66  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'leverage', 'ship', 'iterate']"
67  - "[PLACEHOLDER]"
68  - "[PLACEHOLDER]"
69```
70 
71### Never Use
72<!-- Words/phrases that don't sound like you -->
73```yaml
74avoid:
75  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'synergy', 'circle back']"
76  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., 'utilize' (use 'use' instead)]"
77  - "[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., excessive emojis]"
78```
79 
80---
81 
82## Platform Adaptations
83 
84### Twitter/X
85```
86- Character constraints: lean even shorter
87- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
88```
89 
90### LinkedIn
91```
92- Slightly more professional
93- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
94```
95 
96### Long-form (Blog/Newsletter)
97```
98- Can expand on ideas
99- [PLACEHOLDER: Platform-specific notes]
100```
101 
102---
103 
104## Content Formats
105 
106### Thread Structure
107```
108[PLACEHOLDER: Your typical thread format]
109Example:
1101. Hook (controversial or curiosity)
1112. Context (1-2 tweets)
1123. Main points (3-5 tweets)
1134. Takeaway
1145. CTA
115```
116 
117### Post Templates
118 
119#### Hot Take Format
120```
121[PLACEHOLDER: Your hot take template]
122```
123 
124#### Story Format
125```
126[PLACEHOLDER: Your storytelling template]
127```
128 
129#### Educational Format
130```
131[PLACEHOLDER: Your teaching template]
132```
133 
134---
135 
136## Examples
137 
138### Voice in Action
139<!-- Include 2-3 examples of your actual writing that captures your voice well -->
140 
141**Example 1:**
142```
143[PLACEHOLDER: Paste an example post/content that represents your voice]
144```
145 
146**Example 2:**
147```
148[PLACEHOLDER: Another example]
149```
150 
151---
152 
153## Anti-Patterns
154 
155### Doesn't Sound Like Me
156<!-- Examples of writing styles to avoid -->
157```
158[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Overly formal corporate speak"]
159[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Excessive hedging ('I think maybe perhaps...')"]
160[PLACEHOLDER: e.g., "Clickbait without substance"]
161```
162 
163---
164 
165*Last updated: [DATE]*
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