Create viral Twitter/X threads with hooks, value delivery, and engagement optimization.
TRIGGERS - Use when user wants to write Twitter threads, X threads, or tweet storms.
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name: thread-writer
description: |
Create viral Twitter/X threads with hooks, value delivery, and engagement optimization.
TRIGGERS - Use when user wants to write Twitter threads, X threads, or tweet storms.
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# Twitter/X Thread Writer
## Overview
Creates high-engagement threads optimized for retweets, bookmarks, and follower growth.
## Workflow
### Step 1: Define the Thread
1. **Topic**: What's the thread about?
2. **Goal**: Grow followers, drive traffic, or sell?
3. **Length**: 5-15 tweets
4. **Angle**: Hot take, how-to, story, or breakdown?
### Step 2: Choose the Framework
| Framework | Structure | Hook Style |
|-----------|-----------|------------|
| **How-to** | Problem → Steps → Result | "Here's exactly how to [X]:" |
| **Breakdown** | Topic → Analysis → Insight | "I analyzed [X]. Here's what I found:" |
| **Story** | Setup → Journey → Lesson | "A year ago, I [situation]. Thread:" |
| **Listicle** | Hook → Items → Summary | "X [things] that will [benefit]:" |
| **Contrarian** | Bold claim → Evidence → Reframe | "Everyone is wrong about [X]. Here's why:" |
### Step 3: Write the Thread
**Tweet 1 (HOOK — most important):**
- Must work standalone in the timeline
- Create massive curiosity gap
- End with "🧵" or "Thread:" or "↓"
- Under 200 characters ideal
**Tweets 2-N (VALUE):**
- One point per tweet
- Start each with a strong first word
- Use numbers, specifics, results
- Add line breaks for readability
- Every 3rd tweet = mini-hook to keep reading
**Final Tweet (CTA):**
- Summarize the takeaway
- Ask for RT/bookmark
- Self-reply with additional resource or link
- Tag relevant people (sparingly)
## Output Format
```markdown
# Thread: [Topic]
## Thread Details
- **Tweets**: [count]
- **Framework**: [type]
- **Goal**: [goal]
---
**Tweet 1 (HOOK)**
[Text — under 280 chars]
**Tweet 2**
[Text]
**Tweet 3**
[Text]
[Continue...]
**Tweet [N] (CTA)**
[Text]
**Self-reply**
[Link, resource, or additional context]
---
## Posting Strategy
- **Best time**: [recommendation]
- **First reply**: Post within 2 min with link/resource
- **Engagement**: Reply to first 10 comments within 1 hour
```
## Quality Checklist
- [ ] Tweet 1 hooks without needing the rest
- [ ] Each tweet is under 280 characters
- [ ] One idea per tweet
- [ ] Numbered or clearly sequenced
- [ ] CTA asks for specific action
- [ ] Self-reply with link prepared