Common Writing Patterns

Index of frequently used patterns captured from successful writing.

How to Use This Library

Patterns are extracted via /writing:compound from pieces that work well. They're organized by type:

• Hooks (hooks/) - Opening patterns that grab attention
• Structures (structures/) - Article architectures that flow
• Transitions (transitions/) - Phrases that connect ideas smoothly
• Voice (voice/) - Voice elements and exemplars

Pattern Format

Each pattern file follows this structure:

---
title: "Pattern Name"
type: hook | structure | transition | voice
extracted_from: "source piece path"
created: YYYY-MM-DD
tags: [topic1, topic2]
---

## Pattern
[Description]

## Example
> [Actual text from source]

## When to Use
- Context 1
- Context 2

## How to Apply
1. Step 1
2. Step 2

## Variations
- Variation 1
- Variation 2

Quick Reference

Hook Patterns

Structure Patterns

Transition Patterns

Adding New Patterns

When you run /writing:compound on a successful piece, it automatically:

1. Extracts effective patterns
2. Creates pattern files in the appropriate directory
3. Updates this index

You can also manually add patterns by creating files following the format above.

Pattern Discovery Tips

Look for patterns when:

• A piece gets unusually high engagement
• Editing significantly improves a section
• A structure works well for multiple topics
• A transition feels invisible

Patterns compound: the more you capture, the faster you write.