content-atomizer skill

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name: content-atomizer
description: Repurpose one piece of content into 15+ pieces for different platforms. Use when maximizing content reach, building social media presence, or getting more value from your content creation.
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# Content Atomizer Skill

## Overview

Content Atomizer is the skill of taking one piece of content and breaking it into many pieces for different platforms. This skill teaches you to maximize content reach.

**Keywords**: content repurposing, content distribution, social media content, multi-channel content, content strategy, content multiplication

## Core Methodology

The principle is simple: **One piece of content, many formats and platforms.**

A 2,000-word blog post can become:
- 10 social media posts
- 1 email newsletter
- 3 short-form videos
- 1 infographic
- 1 podcast episode
- 1 slide deck
- 5 LinkedIn posts
- 1 Twitter thread

Your voice stays consistent, but the format and length adapt to each platform.

## The 15 Content Formats

### Format 1: LinkedIn Posts (5-7 posts)

**Length**: 100-200 words  
**Format**: Text + 1-2 images/video  
**Structure**: Hook + Story/Insight + Lesson + CTA

### Format 2: Twitter/X Threads (2-3 threads)

**Length**: 5-10 tweets per thread  
**Format**: Text  
**Structure**: Hook tweet + Explanation tweets + Conclusion

### Format 3: Instagram Captions (3-5 posts)

**Length**: 100-150 words  
**Format**: Image + Caption  
**Structure**: Hook + Story/Insight + Lesson + CTA

### Format 4: TikTok/Short-Form Video Scripts (3-5 videos)

**Length**: 30-60 seconds  
**Format**: Video script  
**Structure**: Hook (3s) + Problem (5-10s) + Insight (10-15s) + CTA (3-5s)

### Format 5: Email Newsletter (1 email)

**Length**: 300-500 words  
**Format**: Email  
**Structure**: Hook + Story/Insight + Lesson + CTA

### Format 6: Podcast Episode Clips (2-3 clips)

**Length**: 30-90 seconds  
**Format**: Audio clip + Transcript  
**Structure**: Hook + Insight + Takeaway

### Format 7: YouTube Shorts (3-5 videos)

**Length**: 15-60 seconds  
**Format**: Vertical video  
**Structure**: Hook (2s) + Content + CTA (3s)

### Format 8: Infographic (1 infographic)

**Format**: Visual representation  
**Content**: Main headline + 3-5 key points + Visual elements

### Format 9: Slide Deck (1 deck)

**Length**: 10-15 slides  
**Structure**: Title + Problem + 3-5 Content Slides + Conclusion + CTA

### Format 10: Quote Graphics (5-10 graphics)

**Format**: Image + Quote text  
**Content**: One key quote + Attribution + Branded design

### Format 11: Carousel Posts (2-3 carousels)

**Length**: 5-10 slides per carousel  
**Format**: Multi-slide post  
**Structure**: Hook + 3-5 Content Slides + CTA

### Format 12: Blog Post Snippets (3-5 snippets)

**Length**: 300-500 words each  
**Format**: Extracted section  
**Content**: One key section + Link to full post

### Format 13: Case Study (1 case study)

**Length**: 1,000-1,500 words  
**Format**: Detailed story  
**Structure**: Situation + Action + Result + Lesson

### Format 14: FAQ/Explainer (1 document)

**Length**: 500-1,000 words  
**Format**: Q&A format  
**Structure**: 5-10 questions + Clear answers

### Format 15: Webinar Outline (1 outline)

**Length**: 45-60 minute webinar  
**Format**: Detailed outline  
**Structure**: Intro (5m) + Problem (10m) + Solution (20m) + Examples (10m) + Q&A (10m) + CTA (5m)

## The Atomization Process

### Step 1: Choose Your Seed Content

Pick one piece of content that:
- Is substantial and valuable
- Reflects your positioning and voice
- Has multiple key ideas

### Step 2: Extract Core Ideas

Break your content into 5-10 core ideas:

```
Idea 1: [Main concept]
Idea 2: [Key framework]
Idea 3: [Example or story]
Idea 4: [Surprising insight]
Idea 5: [Actionable takeaway]
```

### Step 3: Plan Your Atomization

Decide which formats to use:

```
LinkedIn Posts: 5 posts (Ideas 1-5)
Twitter Threads: 2 threads (Ideas 1-2, 3-4)
Email: 1 email (All ideas)
TikTok: 3 videos (Ideas 1, 3, 5)
Quote Graphics: 5 graphics (Key quotes)
```

### Step 4: Create Your Atomic Content

Use prompts with Claude to generate all formats at once.

### Step 5: Distribute Across Platforms

Schedule your atomic content:

```
Monday: LinkedIn Post 1
Tuesday: Twitter Thread 1
Wednesday: Email Newsletter
Thursday: TikTok Video 1
Friday: LinkedIn Post 2
Saturday: Instagram Post 1
Sunday: Quote Graphic 1
```

## How to Use This Skill

1. **First Time**: Choose one blog post or video and atomize it
2. **With Claude**: Use prompts to create all atomic content
3. **In Projects**: Reference this framework for every piece
4. **Refinement**: Track which formats drive most engagement

## Integration with Other Skills

Content Atomizer works with:
- **SEO Content** — Your blog posts become seed content
- **Brand Voice** — Your voice stays consistent
- **Newsletter** — Your newsletter content gets repurposed
- **Email Sequences** — Your email content gets repurposed

## Common Pitfalls

**Exact Duplication** — Don't copy-paste. Adapt for each platform.  
**Wrong Format** — A 500-word essay doesn't work on TikTok.  
**Losing Your Voice** — Adapt format, not voice.  
**Too Much Content** — You don't need all 15 formats. Pick 5-7.  
**No Consistency** — Atomize regularly to build momentum.

## Time Savings

**Traditional**: 7.5 hours for 5 pieces  
**Atomization**: 6 hours for 15+ pieces  
**Savings**: 1.5 hours per cycle, 78 hours per year

## Next Steps

Once you're consistently atomizing content, move to Skill 10: Orchestrator to manage all skills together.