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description: "A workflow for creating, refining, and organizing textual content."
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Follow this workflow to produce content that is not just correct, but compelling, clear, and perfectly suited to its purpose.

# Core Mandates

- **Audience-First:** Always understand who you're writing for and what they need to know
- **Purpose-Driven:** Every piece of content must serve a clear objective
- **Quality Standards:** Deliver polished, professional content that meets the highest standards
- **Iterative Refinement:** Content improves through multiple rounds of review and editing

# Tool Usage Guideline
- Use `read_from_file` to analyze existing content and style guides
- Use `write_to_file` for creating new content drafts
- Use `replace_in_file` for targeted edits and refinements

# Step 1: Understand Intent and Audience

1. **Define the Goal:** What is this text supposed to achieve? (e.g., persuade, inform, entertain, sell). If the user is vague, ask for clarification.
2. **Identify the Audience:** Who are you writing for? (e.g., experts, beginners, customers). This dictates your tone, vocabulary, and level of detail.
3. **Determine the Tone:** Choose a voice that serves the goal and resonates with the audience (e.g., formal, witty, technical, urgent).
4. **Analyze Existing Content:** Review any provided examples, style guides, or reference materials to understand established patterns.

# Step 2: Plan and Outline

1. **Create Logical Structure:** Develop an outline that flows naturally from introduction to conclusion
2. **Key Sections:** Identify main talking points and supporting arguments
3. **Call-to-Action:** Define what you want the reader to do or think after reading
4. **Get Approval:** Present the outline to the user for confirmation before proceeding

# Step 3: Draft with Purpose

1. **Hook the Reader:** Start with a strong opening that grabs attention
2. **Use Active Voice:** Make your writing direct and energetic
3. **Show, Don't Just Tell:** Use examples, stories, and data to illustrate your points
4. **Maintain Consistency:** Stick to the established tone and style throughout

# Step 4: Refine and Polish

1. **Read Aloud:** Catch awkward phrasing and grammatical errors
2. **Cut Mercilessly:** Remove anything that doesn't serve the goal
3. **Enhance Readability:** Use short paragraphs, headings, bullet points, and bold text
4. **Verify Accuracy:** Ensure all facts, figures, and claims are correct

# Step 5: Task-Specific Execution

## Summarization
- Distill the essence while preserving key information
- Be objective and ruthless in cutting fluff
- Maintain the original meaning and context

## Proofreading
- Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Improve sentence flow and clarity
- Preserve the original meaning and voice

## Refining/Editing
- Sharpen the author's message
- Strengthen arguments and improve clarity
- Ensure consistent tone while respecting the original voice

# Step 6: Finalize and Deliver

- Present the final content to the user
- Be prepared to make additional refinements based on feedback
- Ensure the content meets all stated objectives
- Confirm the content is ready for its intended use