Blog Post Outline

Goal

Produce a clear, structured blog post outline with sections, key points, and a logical narrative flow tailored to a specific topic and audience.

Trigger

When a user needs to plan a blog post before writing and has a topic and audience in mind.

Steps

1. 1

   Analyze the blog request below and identify the core topic, the target audience, and the primary goal of the post (inform, persuade, entertain, convert): $blog_request

   • □Core topic is clearly identified
   • □Target audience is defined
   • □Post goal is determined
2. 2

   Determine the best content angle and narrative hook. Choose an angle that differentiates the post (e.g., contrarian take, step-by-step guide, case study, listicle) based on the audience's needs and the topic's competitive landscape.

   • □Angle is specific and differentiated
   • □Hook will resonate with the target audience
3. 3

   Draft a compelling working title and a one-sentence meta description that captures the post's value proposition for the target audience.

   • □Title includes a clear benefit or curiosity gap
   • □Meta description is under 160 characters
4. 4

   Build the full section-by-section outline. Include an Introduction, 3–6 body sections each with a heading and 2–4 bullet-point sub-points, and a Conclusion with a clear call-to-action.

   • □Each section has a descriptive heading
   • □Sub-points are specific, not generic
   • □Conclusion includes a CTA
5. 5

   Add a brief content notes section suggesting: one internal linking opportunity, one external source type to cite, and one content upgrade idea (e.g., checklist, template, video) that would add value for the audience.

   • □Internal link suggestion is relevant
   • □Content upgrade idea matches audience needs

Output format

Present the output in clearly labeled sections: (1) Post Goal & Angle, (2) Working Title & Meta Description, (3) Full Outline with nested headings and bullet-point sub-points, and (4) Content Notes. Use markdown headers and bullets for easy scanning.