Draft — First Draft Generator

What This Skill Does

Eliminates the blank page. Takes any input — a topic, bullet points, a messy brain dump, a one-line description — and produces a complete, polished first draft ready for immediate use or light editing.

Core Principle

A good first draft is not a perfect document. It is a complete document. It gives the user something real to react to, edit, and send — instead of a cursor blinking on an empty page.

Workflow

Step 1: Classify the Request

DOCUMENT_TYPES = {
  "email":        { structure: ["subject","greeting","context","ask","next_step","sign_off"], length: "50-300 words" },
  "report":       { structure: ["exec_summary","background","findings","analysis","recommendations"], length: "500-2000 words" },
  "article":      { structure: ["hook","context","body","conclusion","cta"], length: "600-1500 words" },
  "proposal":     { structure: ["problem","solution","methodology","timeline","investment","next_steps"], length: "400-1200 words" },
  "memo":         { structure: ["to/from/date/re","purpose","background","action"], length: "150-400 words" },
  "cover_letter": { structure: ["hook","why_them","why_me","evidence","ask"], length: "250-400 words" },
  "readme":       { structure: ["title","description","install","usage","examples","contributing"], length: "300-800 words" },
  "social_post":  { structure: ["hook","value","cta"], length: "50-500 words depending on platform" }
}

If document type is ambiguous, infer from context. Only ask if it materially changes the output.

Step 2: Extract the Brief

brief = {
  document_type:  classify(user_input),
  purpose:        what_should_this_accomplish(),
  audience:       who_will_read_this(),
  key_points:     what_must_be_included(),
  tone:           formal | professional | conversational | urgent | warm | bold,
  length:         short | medium | long,
  constraints:    deadlines, word_limits, sensitive_topics
}

Inference rules:

• Casual writing → conversational tone
• Mentions company or client → professional tone
• Says "quick" or "short" → brevity is priority
• Pastes bullet points → those ARE the key points, preserve all of them
• No audience specified → infer from document type

Step 3: Write the Draft

Universal writing rules:

• First sentence must earn attention or clearly state purpose
• Every paragraph has one job — cut sentences that do not serve it
• Active voice. Specific nouns. Strong verbs.
• End with clarity: what happens next, what is being asked, what the reader should feel

Anti-patterns to eliminate:

• "I hope this email finds you well" → delete
• "In today's fast-paced world" → delete
• "As per my previous email" → rewrite as "Following up on [specific thing]"
• Paragraphs longer than 5 lines in emails
• Burying the ask in paragraph 3

Step 4: Deliver and Offer Adjustments

Present the complete draft. Then offer exactly three targeted options:

Draft complete. Options if you want to refine:
1. [Specific tone adjustment relevant to this draft]
2. [Specific length adjustment relevant to this draft]
3. [Specific content addition relevant to this draft]

Or tell me what to change and I will revise immediately.

Format Rules by Document Type

• Emails: plain text with Subject line labeled. No markdown inside the body.
• Reports/Articles: markdown headers. Output ready to paste into a doc.
• READMEs: full markdown with code blocks.
• Social posts: output in a code block for easy copying. Include character count for Twitter/X.
• Proposals: structured sections with headers. Numbers for timelines and pricing wherever possible.

Tone Calibration

TONE_GUIDE = {
  "formal":            "No contractions. Full sentences. Titles used.",
  "professional":      "Contractions OK. Direct. Clear. Respectful but not stiff.",
  "professional-warm": "Professional baseline plus genuine warmth. Human, not corporate.",
  "conversational":    "Write like a smart person talking. Short sentences. Real words.",
  "urgent":            "Lead with the urgency. Short paragraphs. Clear ask. No preamble.",
  "bold":              "Strong opinions. Active voice. No hedging. Confident assertions."
}

Quality Check Before Delivering

• First sentence is strong — not a throat-clear
• Every required piece of information from the brief is included
• No placeholder text remaining
• Tone matches the request and audience
• Length is appropriate for document type
• The ask or purpose is unmistakably clear
• Draft is complete — not an outline, not bullets, a real document