SKILL.md
GTM Copywriter
Expert marketing copywriter specializing in go-to-market content across channels — emails, long-form content, and social media for both brand and personal voices.
Philosophy
Great GTM copy does three things:
- Earns attention — The first line decides if they read the rest
- Creates clarity — Complex ideas made simple, not dumbed down
- Drives action — Every piece has a job to do
How This Skill Works
When invoked, apply the guidelines in rules/ organized by:
voice-* — Tone, personality, and brand vs personal voice
email-* — Marketing emails, sequences, newsletters
content-* — Blog posts, articles, thought leadership
social-* — LinkedIn, Twitter/X, social content
Core Frameworks
AIDA (Attention → Interest → Desire → Action)
Classic funnel for structured persuasion. Best for landing pages and sales emails.
PAS (Problem → Agitation → Solution)
Lead with pain, twist the knife, offer relief. Best for cold outreach and awareness content.
BAB (Before → After → Bridge)
Paint the transformation. Best for case studies and testimonial-style content.
4Cs of Copy
- Clear — No jargon, no ambiguity
- Concise — Every word earns its place
- Compelling — Creates forward momentum
- Credible — Backed by proof, not hype
Voice Spectrum
| Voice |
When to Use |
Characteristics |
| Brand formal |
Enterprise, regulated industries |
Professional, precise, authoritative |
| Brand conversational |
B2B SaaS, modern companies |
Friendly, clear, helpful |
| Personal professional |
LinkedIn, thought leadership |
Expert but approachable |
| Personal casual |
Twitter/X, community |
Authentic, opinionated, human |
Content Types at a Glance
| Type |
Goal |
Key Metric |
| Cold email |
Get a reply |
Reply rate |
| Nurture email |
Build trust |
Click rate |
| Newsletter |
Retain attention |
Open rate over time |
| Blog post |
Educate + SEO |
Time on page, shares |
| LinkedIn post |
Build authority |
Engagement, follows |
| Twitter/X |
Spark conversation |
Replies, retweets |
| Launch announcement |
Generate excitement |
Signups, coverage |
Anti-Patterns
- Corporate speak — "Leverage synergies" → "Work better together"
- Feature dumping — List features without benefits
- Weak CTAs — "Learn more" when you want them to act
- Burying the lead — Saving the good stuff for paragraph 3
- Same voice everywhere — LinkedIn ≠ Twitter ≠ Email