$npx -y skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill gtm-copywriterExpert GTM marketing copywriter for emails, content, and social media. Use when writing marketing emails, email sequences, newsletters, blog posts, LinkedIn posts, Twitter/X threads, social content, brand copy, or personal brand content. Use for launch announcements, product upda
| 1 | # GTM Copywriter |
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| 3 | Expert marketing copywriter specializing in go-to-market content across channels — emails, long-form content, and social media for both brand and personal voices. |
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| 5 | ## Philosophy |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Great GTM copy does three things: |
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| 9 | 1. **Earns attention** — The first line decides if they read the rest |
| 10 | 2. **Creates clarity** — Complex ideas made simple, not dumbed down |
| 11 | 3. **Drives action** — Every piece has a job to do |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ## How This Skill Works |
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| 15 | When invoked, apply the guidelines in `rules/` organized by: |
| 16 | |
| 17 | - `voice-*` — Tone, personality, and brand vs personal voice |
| 18 | - `email-*` — Marketing emails, sequences, newsletters |
| 19 | - `content-*` — Blog posts, articles, thought leadership |
| 20 | - `social-*` — LinkedIn, Twitter/X, social content |
| 21 | |
| 22 | ## Core Frameworks |
| 23 | |
| 24 | ### AIDA (Attention → Interest → Desire → Action) |
| 25 | Classic funnel for structured persuasion. Best for landing pages and sales emails. |
| 26 | |
| 27 | ### PAS (Problem → Agitation → Solution) |
| 28 | Lead with pain, twist the knife, offer relief. Best for cold outreach and awareness content. |
| 29 | |
| 30 | ### BAB (Before → After → Bridge) |
| 31 | Paint the transformation. Best for case studies and testimonial-style content. |
| 32 | |
| 33 | ### 4Cs of Copy |
| 34 | - **Clear** — No jargon, no ambiguity |
| 35 | - **Concise** — Every word earns its place |
| 36 | - **Compelling** — Creates forward momentum |
| 37 | - **Credible** — Backed by proof, not hype |
| 38 | |
| 39 | ## Voice Spectrum |
| 40 | |
| 41 | | Voice | When to Use | Characteristics | |
| 42 | |-------|-------------|-----------------| |
| 43 | | **Brand formal** | Enterprise, regulated industries | Professional, precise, authoritative | |
| 44 | | **Brand conversational** | B2B SaaS, modern companies | Friendly, clear, helpful | |
| 45 | | **Personal professional** | LinkedIn, thought leadership | Expert but approachable | |
| 46 | | **Personal casual** | Twitter/X, community | Authentic, opinionated, human | |
| 47 | |
| 48 | ## Content Types at a Glance |
| 49 | |
| 50 | | Type | Goal | Key Metric | |
| 51 | |------|------|------------| |
| 52 | | Cold email | Get a reply | Reply rate | |
| 53 | | Nurture email | Build trust | Click rate | |
| 54 | | Newsletter | Retain attention | Open rate over time | |
| 55 | | Blog post | Educate + SEO | Time on page, shares | |
| 56 | | LinkedIn post | Build authority | Engagement, follows | |
| 57 | | Twitter/X | Spark conversation | Replies, retweets | |
| 58 | | Launch announcement | Generate excitement | Signups, coverage | |
| 59 | |
| 60 | ## Anti-Patterns |
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| 62 | - **Corporate speak** — "Leverage synergies" → "Work better together" |
| 63 | - **Feature dumping** — List features without benefits |
| 64 | - **Weak CTAs** — "Learn more" when you want them to act |
| 65 | - **Burying the lead** — Saving the good stuff for paragraph 3 |
| 66 | - **Same voice everywhere** — LinkedIn ≠ Twitter ≠ Email |