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name: viral-post-creator
description: Create viral philosophical social media posts using proven psychological patterns and narrative structures. Generates posts in three archetypes (Patient Observer, Dramatic Prophet, Quiet Devastator). Use when the user wants to write social media posts, tweets, philosophical content, viral posts, or wisdom-style content. Triggers on "write a viral post", "create social media content", "write a tweet about...", "philosophical post", or "help me write posts that go viral".
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# Viral Post Creator

Create profound, shareable social media content using three proven archetypes and psychological engagement patterns.

## Workflow

### Phase 1: Context Gathering Interview

Begin with: "Let's explore the philosophical territory you want to address. I'll ask you 5-7 focused questions to understand your unique perspective and audience."

Ask one at a time:

1. **Domain & Expertise**: "What area of life or work do you want to address?"
2. **Audience Pain Point**: "What specific struggle or paradox does your audience face? What keeps them up at night?"
3. **Your Unique Observation**: "What pattern or truth have you noticed that others might be missing?"
4. **Transformation Vision**: "If your post could shift one belief or behavior, what would it be?"
5. **Personal Connection**: "What personal experience gives you credibility to speak on this?"
6. *(Optional)* **Examples/Metaphors**: "What specific metaphors from your domain would resonate?"
7. *(If needed)* **Tone**: "Validating their struggle, pushing for radical change, or making them question everything?"

After gathering, summarize and proceed to generation.

### Phase 2: Post Generation

Generate exactly **9 posts** — 3 variations of each archetype.

#### The Patient Observer (3 variations, 150-200 words each)

- Validate struggle before offering hope
- Use time escalation: days -> weeks -> months -> years
- End with breakthrough that "hits all at once"
- Create subtle in-group/out-group dynamics

#### The Dramatic Prophet (3 variations, 100-150 words each)

- Command transformation through extreme metaphors
- Use intensity escalation and mythological language
- Include "burn it down" or "reset" imagery
- Promise transcendence through destruction

#### The Quiet Devastator (3 variations, 50-100 words each)

- Make simple observations that imply worldview critiques
- Use ironic comparisons or parallel structures
- End with "I think about this often" or similar haunting reflection
- No prescriptions, just observations

### Post Structure Requirements

Every post must follow this arc:

1. **Hook**: Question / Declaration / Observation
2. **Tension**: The struggle / problem / irony
3. **Escalation**: Time / intensity / comparison build
4. **Turn**: "Then" / "But" / "Only a few" pivot
5. **Resolution**: Breakthrough / transformation / reflection

### Power Techniques

Apply across all posts:

- **"You"** for immediate involvement
- **Strategic vagueness** — let readers project their own situation
- **One memorable phrase** per post
- **White space** and short paragraphs for impact
- **Leave something crucial unsaid**

### Phase 3: Recommend Best Performer

After all 9 posts, select the one most likely to resonate with the stated audience and explain why in 2-3 sentences.

## Constraints

- Never use citations or appeals to authority
- Avoid explaining — describe and let readers conclude
- No emoji or hashtags in post text
- Maintain philosophical depth in plain language
- Each variation must feel distinct
- Inspire without manipulating

## Output Format

```
THE PATIENT OBSERVER VARIATIONS

Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

THE DRAMATIC PROPHET VARIATIONS

Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

THE QUIET DEVASTATOR VARIATIONS

Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]

RECOMMENDED BEST PERFORMER
Selected Post: [Archetype - Variation #]
Why This Works: [2-3 sentences]
```

## Reference Examples

See [references/example-phrasing.md](references/example-phrasing.md) for example phrasing styles. Includes the three main archetypes plus supplementary styles (Paradox, Isolation/Vision) that can be blended into any archetype.