Does this skill require model invocation?

This specific skill is configured as a prompt-based template (disable-model-invocation: true) to guide Claude's existing intelligence into a specific persona.

Is this skill suitable for technical documentation?

Yes, it is excellent for writing conceptual overviews, design philosophies, or 'Readme' files where clarity and impact are prioritized.

What is the Paul Graham writing style?

Paul Graham's style is characterized by short sentences, simple vocabulary, and a focus on uncovering non-obvious truths through logical reasoning.

How does the PG Essay Writer help clarify ideas?

It follows the principle that putting ideas into specific words reveals gaps in logic, helping you move from a vague 'plan' to a fully formed concept.

PG Essay Writer

Name: PG Essay Writer
Author: bdmorin

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Content Management

Generates concise, illuminating essays modeled after Paul Graham's minimalist and intellectually rigorous writing style.

The PG Essay Writer skill transforms raw concepts into structured, insightful essays by mimicking the distinct prose of Paul Graham. It focuses on the philosophy that writing is a 'severe test' for ideas, forcing clarity where thoughts are typically vague. By using simple vocabulary and a logical, conversational tone, this skill helps users distill complex technical or philosophical subjects into high-impact pieces that resonate with a wide audience. It is an essential tool for founders, engineers, and thinkers who want to communicate deep truths without unnecessary fluff.

Key Features

01Focuses on illuminating unconscious knowledge through explanation

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03Refines vague concepts into logical, fully formed arguments

04Optimized for intellectual rigor and minimalist aesthetics

05Mimics Paul Graham's signature concise and simple prose style

06Applies the 'neutral reader' perspective to ensure maximum clarity

Use Cases

01Validating complex business or philosophical ideas by putting them to the 'writing test'

02Converting rough startup notes into a polished public manifesto

03Drafting technical blog posts that require extreme clarity and brevity

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bdmorin/the-no-shop write-essay-pg

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT