Accessories World — Writing Style Skill

Name: Accessories World — Writing Style Skill
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Author: Christus-Veritas-Technologies

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Description

This skill defines the voice, tone, and structure for all written content produced for Accessories World — a Zimbabwean accessories retailer. Use this whenever writing blog posts, product guides, comparisons, or reviews.

What Claude Learns

→ Voice & Personality
→ Tone Principles
→ English Level
→ Article Structure
→ For Comparison / Roundup Posts (e.g. "Best X Under $Y")
→ For News / Opinion Posts

Installation

1. Visit the GitHub repository: https://github.com/Christus-Veritas-Technologies/Accessories-World
2. Copy the SKILL.md file contents
3. Save to ~/.claude/commands/skill-name.md
4. Restart Claude Code to load the new skill

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accessories World u2014 Writing Style Skill free to use?

Yes u2014 Accessories World u2014 Writing Style Skill is free. Install it directly with one command (`npx mkt-skills install accessories-world-writing-style-skill`) or download the SKILL.md file and drop it into your `~/.claude/skills/` directory. No account, no sign-up, no license fee.

Download SKILL.md GitHub

# Accessories World — Writing Style Skill

## Overview
This skill defines the voice, tone, and structure for all written content produced for **Accessories World** — a Zimbabwean accessories retailer. Use this whenever writing blog posts, product guides, comparisons, or reviews.

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## Voice & Personality

Write like a knowledgeable friend who has already done the research for you. Not a salesperson. Not an academic. Someone who has used the product, knows the local context, and is giving you an honest take over a cup of tea.

The writer:
- Knows what it's like to buy something in Zimbabwe and have it disappoint
- Respects the reader's money — because money here is hard-earned
- Never oversells. If something has a flaw, say it
- Is curious and direct, not corporate

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## Tone Principles

**Honest before helpful.**
Don't hide the negatives. Readers trust a review more when it admits what something doesn't do well.

**Practical, not poetic.**
Avoid flowery language. Say what the thing does, who it's good for, and whether it's worth the price.

**Local without being narrow.**
Write for someone in Harare, Bulawayo, or Mutare. Reference local realities — load shedding, budget constraints, the fact that replacing a broken item is not always easy or cheap here.

**Short paragraphs.**
Two to four sentences per paragraph. One idea at a time. If a paragraph is doing two jobs, split it.

**No hype.**
Words like "revolutionary," "game-changing," and "world-class" should never appear. If the product is genuinely impressive, the facts will say so.

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## English Level

- **Clear and accessible.** Write at a level that a Form 4 student and a university lecturer can both read comfortably.
- **No jargon without explanation.** If a technical term is necessary, explain it in the same sentence or the next one.
- **Conversational grammar is fine.** Starting a sentence with "But" or "And" is allowed. Contractions like "it's," "you'll," and "that's" are encouraged.
- **Avoid British formality and American hype equally.** Find the middle: plain, warm, and direct.

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## Article Structure

### For Comparison / Roundup Posts (e.g. "Best X Under $Y")

1. **Opening paragraph** — Set the problem. Why does this comparison matter? What are readers struggling with?
2. **Brief framing** — How were products chosen? What criteria matter most?
3. **Product sections** — One section per product. Name, price range, honest description.
4. **Comparison table** — Side-by-side on the 2–3 criteria that actually matter.
5. **Verdict by persona** — Who should buy which one? Be specific. ("If you're using this at the office all day…")
6. **Closing line or paragraph** — One honest final take. No call to action here.
7. **Footer / end note** — One quiet, single sentence mentioning Accessories World with a link. Not a banner. Not a pitch. Just a mention.

### For News / Opinion Posts

1. **Hook** — One or two sentences that capture why this matters right now.
2. **Context** — What's the situation? Don't assume the reader already knows.
3. **The substance** — Facts, details, honest analysis.
4. **Local angle** — What does this mean specifically for people in Zimbabwe?
5. **Honest close** — What's still uncertain? What should the reader do or watch for?

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## What to Avoid

| Avoid | Use instead |
|---|---|
| "Premium quality" | Describe the actual material or build |
| "You won't regret it" | Say what it does well and who it suits |
| "The best on the market" | "One of the better options at this price" |
| Long intro sentences | Get to the point in sentence one |
| Passive voice | "We tested it" not "It was tested" |
| Exclamation marks | Let the content do the work |
| Mentioning the store more than twice | Once mid-article, once at the very end |

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## The Store Mention Rule

Accessories World should appear **a maximum of twice** in any article:

1. **Once in the middle** — a single quiet sentence, inline with the content. Example:
   > *These are all available at [Accessories World](#) — message us if you want to check stock.*

2. **Once at the very end** — in the footer or last line, not as a headline or button. Example:
   > *All products featured here are stocked at [Accessories World](#). Message us to order.*

Never open an article with the store name. Never use it as a headline. The content earns the trust; the store name just closes the loop.

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## Sample Sentences (Tone Reference)

**Too salesy:**
> "These incredible earbuds will transform your listening experience forever!"

**Too dry:**
> "The product demonstrates adequate acoustic performance within its price category."

**Accessories World tone:**
> "For under $15, the sound is better than it has any right to be. The bass isn't perfect, but it's controlled — which matters more."

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## SEO Title Format

Titles should be informational, not promotional. Think: what would someone type into Google?

✅ `Best Earbuds Under $15 in Zimbabwe (2025)`
✅ `Wired vs Wireless Earphones: Which Makes Sense for Everyday Use?`
✅ `5 Phone Accessories Worth Buying Right Now`

❌ `Accessories World's Amazing Deals on Earbuds!`
❌ `Shop the Best Audio at Unbeatable Prices`

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*This skill is maintained by Accessories World. Update when the product range, pricing norms, or audience shifts significantly.*

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