Article Structure

Design article architectures that keep readers engaged from first word to last. Creates logical structures with built-in hooks, transitions, and pacing for different article types.

Usage

Provide your article type, topic, length, and audience. The skill designs:

• Architecture Pattern: Overall structure matched to your article type
• Section Framework: Purpose and content plan for each section
• Opening Hook: 3+ options for grabbing attention in the first 50 words
• Transition Bridges: How each section connects to the next
• Engagement Points: Questions, stories, and callouts to maintain interest
• Closing Strategy: How to end with impact and a clear next step
• Subheading Copy: Curiosity-driven subheadings that pull readers through

Article types: How-to, Opinion, Case Study, Explainer, Comparison, Interview, Narrative, Research Summary.

Examples

1. How-To Article: "Structure a 3,000-word guide on 'How to Build a Personal Knowledge Management System.' Target: knowledge workers frustrated with scattered notes."

1. Case Study: "Structure a customer case study. Company: mid-size retailer. Challenge: inventory management chaos. Solution: our platform. Result: 40% cost reduction."

1. Opinion Piece: "Structure a contrarian article arguing that 'Remote Work Is Making Us Worse at Our Jobs.' 1,500 words for a business publication."

1. Explainer: "Structure a deep-dive explainer on 'How Large Language Models Actually Work' for a non-technical audience. 2,500 words. Include analogies."

Guidelines

• Match structure to purpose: how-to articles use sequential steps, opinion pieces use argument-evidence-rebuttal
• The first 100 words determine if 60% of readers continue — invest heavily in your opening
• Use the "but" and "therefore" test: each section should connect with but/therefore, never "and then"
• Include a "curiosity hook" every 300-500 words to re-engage skimming readers
• Subheadings should work as a standalone summary — a reader scanning only subheadings should understand the article
• Vary paragraph length for rhythm: a one-sentence paragraph after a long paragraph creates visual and intellectual breathing room
• End with the reader, not yourself — close with what they should do, think, or feel next