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Drafts optimized X content using viral patterns, hook formulas, and targeted niche research.

Install

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Activation

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Write viral, persuasive, engaging tweets and threads. Uses web research to find viral examples in your niche, then models writing based on proven formulas and X algorithm optimization. Use when creating tweets, threads, or X content strategy.
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Intermediate

Key capabilities

  • Research viral examples in a specific niche
  • Analyze patterns in successful social media content
  • Craft tweets using proven hook formulas
  • Optimize content for the X algorithm (engagement, dwell time, format boosts)
  • Provide variations for single tweets and threads

How it works

The skill researches viral examples in the user's niche, analyzes patterns, and then applies copywriting frameworks and X algorithm insights to craft engaging tweets and threads.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
User request to write tweets or threads, including niche, goal, and key message
You get back
Drafted tweets or threads with optimized hooks and structures, and an execution checklist

When to use tweet-writer

  • Writing viral twitter threads
  • Creating engaging hooks for X
  • Researching tweet performance in a niche
  • Optimizing content for social engagement

About this skill

Tweet Writer Skill

✍️ Правила текста (стиль {{OWNER_NAME}})

Обязательно:

  • Дефис (-) вместо длинного тире (—). ВСЕГДА
  • Сильные глаголы, короткие предложения
  • Личный опыт, прямота

Запрещено:

  • Длинное тире (—) - заменять на дефис (-)
  • "Конечно", "Безусловно", "Стоит отметить", "Является"
  • Канцелярит и пассивный залог

Полные правила: skills/copywriter/SKILL.md


Overview

This skill helps you write viral, persuasive tweets and threads optimized for X's algorithm. It combines proven copywriting frameworks, viral hook formulas, and real-time research to model your content after successful examples in your niche.

Keywords: twitter, X, tweets, threads, viral content, social media, engagement, hooks, copywriting

Process Workflow

Phase 1: Niche Research (CRITICAL)

Before writing ANY tweet, you MUST research viral examples in the user's specific niche.

Research Steps:

  1. Identify the niche/topic — What is the user writing about?
  2. Search for viral examples — Use WebSearch to find:
    • "[niche] viral tweet examples"
    • "[niche] twitter thread went viral"
    • "[topic] best performing tweets"
    • site:twitter.com OR site:x.com "[niche keyword]" high engagement
  3. Analyze patterns — Extract:
    • Hook styles that worked
    • Content structure
    • Tone and voice
    • Specific numbers/results used
    • CTAs that drove engagement
  4. Document insights — Create a brief analysis before writing

Example Research Prompt:

Searching for: "SaaS founder viral tweets"
              "startup advice twitter thread viral"
              "tech entrepreneur best tweets engagement"

Phase 2: Tweet Creation

Use the frameworks below to craft content modeled after successful examples.


The X Algorithm (2026)

Understanding what the algorithm rewards is critical:

Engagement Hierarchy (Most to Least Valuable)

  1. Replies — Most weighted signal
  2. Quote tweets — High value, shows your content sparks conversation
  3. Bookmarks — Strong signal of value
  4. Retweets — Amplification signal
  5. Likes — Baseline engagement

Time Sensitivity

  • First hour is critical — If you don't gain traction in 60 minutes, reach drops significantly
  • Peak times: 9-11 AM and 7-9 PM EST weekdays, 9-11 AM weekends
  • Fresh content prioritized — X rewards recency

Dwell Time

X tracks how long users spend on your content. Longer = more reach.

  • Threads naturally increase dwell time
  • Visual content keeps eyes on post longer
  • Compelling hooks stop the scroll

Format Boosts

  • Native video: Priority over external links
  • Images/carousels: 2x engagement vs text-only
  • Threads: 3x engagement vs single tweets
  • Polls: High participation signals

What to AVOID

  • External links: Severely penalized (especially for non-Premium accounts)
  • Generic content: No differentiation = no reach
  • Asking for engagement: "Like and RT" hurts reach

Hook Formulas (The Most Critical Element)

Your hook determines 80-90% of your tweet's success. You have ~1 second to stop the scroll.

The Bold Statement

"Nobody talks about this, but..."
"Unpopular opinion: [controversial take]"
"Everything you've been told about [X] is wrong."
"[Common belief] is a myth. Here's the truth:"

The Specific Result

"I [specific result] in [specific timeframe]. Here's how:"
"[Number] [achievement] in [timeframe]. The breakdown:"
"From [bad state] to [good state] in [time]. Thread:"

Example: "I grew from 0 to 50K followers in 90 days. Here's the exact playbook:"

The Curiosity Gap

"I found a [adjective] [topic] hack that no one talks about..."
"The one thing [type of person] gets wrong about [topic]"
"Why most people fail at [X] (and how to fix it)"

The Question Hook

"Want to know the real secret to [X]?"
"What if everything you knew about [X] was wrong?"
"Ever wonder why [common frustration]?"

The Story Hook

"3 years ago I was [bad state]. Today I [good state]."
"I almost quit [X]. Then this happened:"
"The story of how I [achievement] (with $0 budget):"

The Pattern Interrupt

"Everyone says [X]. They're wrong."
"Stop doing [common practice]. Do this instead:"
"Delete [common thing]. Here's why:"

The List Promise

"[Number] [things] that will [benefit] (thread):"
"[Number] lessons from [experience/achievement]:"
"The [number] [category] I wish I knew earlier:"

Example: "7 AI tools that saved me 20+ hours last week:"


Tweet Formats That Go Viral

Format 1: The Listicle (Highest Engagement)

Hook: "[Number] [things] that [benefit]:"

1. [Item] — [Brief explanation]
2. [Item] — [Brief explanation]
...
[CTA or summary]

Format 2: The Contrarian Take

Hook: "[Popular belief] is wrong."

Here's why: [2-3 sentences of reasoning]

What actually works: [Your alternative]

Format 3: The Before/After

[Time period] ago: [Bad state]
Today: [Good state]

The difference? [One key insight]

Format 4: The Framework

Hook: "The [Name] Framework for [Result]:"

Step 1: [Action]
Step 2: [Action]
Step 3: [Action]

[Optional: brief expansion on each]

Format 5: The "Fill in the Blank"

"The most underrated skill for _____ is _____."
"If I could only use one tool for [X], it would be _____."

Generates massive replies

Format 6: The Universal Experience

"When you finally [common experience/realization]"
"Why does nobody talk about [shared frustration]?"
"That moment when [relatable situation]"

Thread Structure (7-Tweet Sweet Spot)

Thread Template

Tweet 1 (Hook):

  • Most compelling insight or result
  • Include specific numbers
  • Signal it's a thread: "🧵" or "(thread)"

Tweet 2 (Context):

  • Expand on the hook
  • Set up why this matters
  • Create more curiosity

Tweets 3-6 (Core Value):

  • ONE key insight per tweet
  • Use numbered formatting (1/, 2/, etc.)
  • Add visual breaks every 3-4 tweets (images, charts)
  • Each tweet should be valuable standalone

Tweet 7 (Bridge/Summary):

  • Summarize key takeaways
  • Connect to broader application

Tweet 8 (CTA):

  • Ask a question (generates replies)
  • Quote your first tweet (drives retweets)
  • Direct to profile/newsletter

Thread Writing Rules

  1. Each tweet must earn the next click
  2. No filler — every word must carry weight
  3. Short sentences (under 250 characters per tweet)
  4. "Your words should read like a slippery slope"
  5. Number your tweets (2/12, 3/12, etc.)

Copywriting Frameworks for Tweets

PAS (Problem → Agitate → Solution)

Most reliable formula for engagement

[Problem]: You're [specific situation]
[Agitate]: And it's costing you [consequence]
[Solution]: Here's what works: [your answer]

AIDA (Attention → Interest → Desire → Action)

Best for promotional content

[Attention]: Hook that stops scroll
[Interest]: "Here's what most people don't realize..."
[Desire]: "Imagine if you could [benefit]"
[Action]: "DM me [X] to get started"

BAB (Before → After → Bridge)

Best for transformation stories

[Before]: I was [bad state]
[After]: Now I'm [good state]
[Bridge]: The difference? [Your insight/solution]

Persuasion Principles

Apply these to make any tweet more compelling:

Specificity — "23% increase" beats "big increase"

  • Numbers add credibility
  • Specific timeframes add urgency
  • Details make claims believable

Social Proof — "500+ customers" beats "many customers"

  • Results from real people
  • Numbers of users/followers
  • Recognizable names/brands

Curiosity Gap — Create information asymmetry

  • Hint at valuable info without revealing all
  • Promise specific outcomes
  • Use "Here's what most people miss..."

Controversy — Challenge existing beliefs

  • "Popular opinion is wrong"
  • Contrarian takes get engagement
  • Avoid offensive — aim for thought-provoking

Relatability — Shared experiences resonate

  • "When you realize..."
  • Universal frustrations
  • Common journey points

Growth Hacks

The 30-Day Subtopic Strategy

Pick ONE narrow subtopic in your niche. Post about ONLY that for 30 days straight.

Example: If you're in marketing, focus solely on "email subject lines" for a month.

Result: X's algorithm categorizes you as the authority on that subtopic.

The Reply Strategy

Focus on generating replies over likes/retweets.

  • Ask questions
  • Create fill-in-the-blank tweets
  • Post "hot takes" that invite discussion
  • Algorithm sees you as a conversation starter

The Engagement Window

  • Post 3-5 times daily
  • Engage with 20+ accounts daily (meaningful replies)
  • Reply to comments on your posts within first hour

The 80/20 Rule

  • 80% pure value (no promotion)
  • 20% promotional content
  • Value-first builds trust that converts

Tweet Length Guidelines

  • Single tweets: Under 110 characters perform best
  • Thread tweets: Under 250 characters each
  • Why short works: Easy to scan, room for quote tweets, mobile-optimized

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Too Generic — "Tips for success" → "3 cold email templates that got me 10 meetings this week"

No Hook — Starting with context instead of impact

Asking for Engagement — "Like and RT!" hurts reach

External Links in Main Tweet — Put links in replies instead

No Specific Numbers — "I grew fast" vs "I grew 12,847 followers in 63 days"

Too Salesy — Value ratio too low, feels promotional

No CTA — Thread ends with no clear next step


Execution Checklist

Before posting, verify:

  • Hook stops the scroll (bold/specific/curious)
  • First 7 words earn the rest of the tweet
  • Specific numbers included where relevant
  • Under character limit (110 for single, 250 for thread tweets)
  • No external links in main tweet
  • Clear CTA or engagement driver
  • Posted during peak hours
  • Ready to engage

Content truncated.

When not to use it

  • When not writing tweets or threads for X
  • When not aiming for viral, persuasive, or engaging content
  • When the goal is not X algorithm optimization

Limitations

  • Focuses on writing tweets and threads for the X platform.
  • Requires research into viral examples in the user's niche.
  • External links are severely penalized by the X algorithm.

How it compares

This skill uses data-driven research of viral content and X algorithm insights to generate optimized tweets, unlike generic content creation.

Compared to similar skills

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tweet-writer (this skill)04moNo flagsIntermediate
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