name: linkedin-post-creator description: | Creates high-engagement LinkedIn posts optimized for algorithm reach and audience engagement. This skill should be used when users want to write LinkedIn posts, create content for personal branding, share technical insights, promote business/products, or craft career-related content. Handles hook writing, formatting, CTAs, and provides engagement optimization tips.

LinkedIn Post Creator

Create viral-worthy LinkedIn posts with proven engagement patterns.

Before Creating Post

Post Creation Workflow

1. Clarify → 2. Hook → 3. Body → 4. CTA → 5. Format → 6. Optimize

Step 1: Clarify Requirements

Ask user (if not clear):

• What's the main message/insight?
• Who's the target audience?
• Any specific goal? (engagement, leads, awareness)

Step 2: Write the Hook (CRITICAL)

First 2 lines decide if people click "see more". See references/hooks-library.md.

Hook Formulas:

Step 3: Write Body

Structure (choose based on content):

Story Format:

[Hook]

[Setup - 2 lines]

[Conflict/Challenge - 2-3 lines]

[Resolution - 2 lines]

[Lesson - 1-2 lines]

[CTA]

List Format:

[Hook]

Here's what I learned:

1. [Point] - [Brief explanation]

2. [Point] - [Brief explanation]

3. [Point] - [Brief explanation]

[Takeaway]

[CTA]

Insight Format:

[Hook]

[Context - why this matters]

[The insight/framework]

[How to apply it]

[CTA]

Step 4: Add Call-to-Action

End with engagement driver. See references/hooks-library.md#ctas.

CTA Types:

Step 5: Format for Readability

See references/formatting-guide.md for complete rules.

Key Rules:

• Short sentences (max 12 words)
• One idea per line
• Lots of white space
• Use → • 1. for lists
• NO walls of text

Step 6: Optimize for Algorithm

See references/algorithm-hacks.md for full details.

Quick Checklist:

• Hook is compelling (first 2 lines)
• No external links in post body
• Ends with question/CTA
• 1200-1500 characters ideal
• 0-3 hashtags max (or none)
• Easy to read on mobile

Post Types

Output Format

When creating a post, provide:

## Your LinkedIn Post

[The formatted post ready to copy-paste]

---

**Optimization Tips:**
- Best posting time: [recommendation]
- Suggested hashtags: [if any]
- First comment strategy: [if link needed]
- Expected engagement: [based on type]

What NOT to Do

• No external links in post body (kills reach 50%)
• No more than 3 hashtags
• No generic motivation quotes
• No walls of text
• No asking for likes directly
• No tagging random people

Reference Files