
Copywriting
Draft and structure landing-page copy using proven headline formulas, section types, and page templates instead of staring at a blank marketing doc.
Overview
Copywriting is an agent skill most often used in Validate (also Launch, Grow) that supplies headline formulas and landing-page structure templates for solo builders shipping dev-tool and SaaS go-to-market pages.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/infrasity-labs/dev-gtm-claude-skills --skill copywritingWhat is this skill?
- Headline formulas grouped by outcome, problem, audience, differentiation, and proof angles
- Core and supporting landing section types with tips for problem, benefits, how-it-works, and testimonials
- Page structure templates: feature-heavy, varied engaging, compact, enterprise B2B, and product launch layouts
- Section-level writing guidance so agents do not skip problem narrative or social proof blocks
- Dev-GTM oriented reference meant to pair with positioning work before paid acquisition
- 5 headline formula families (outcome, problem, audience, differentiation, proof) plus additional formulas
- 5 page structure templates including enterprise B2B and product launch
- 4 section writing tip areas: problem, benefits, how it works, testimonials
Adoption & trust: 1 installs on skills.sh; 24 GitHub stars; trending (+100% hot-view momentum).
What problem does it solve?
You know what the product does but cannot turn it into a coherent landing narrative with a strong hero, pain story, and proof sections.
Who is it for?
Indie hackers publishing validation landers, dev-tool launches, and compact SaaS pages who want frameworks instead of generic “write marketing copy” prompts.
Skip if: Long-form SEO editorial calendars, paid ad creative testing platforms, or teams that already enforce a strict brand voice guide with legal review.
When should I use this skill?
You are writing or restructuring a marketing or landing page and need headline formulas, section types, and page templates rather than freeform fluff.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get agent-drafted page copy organized by formula and template—ready to paste into your site builder and iterate with real visitor feedback.
- Headline options by formula type
- Section-by-section landing page draft
- Page layout chosen from a named structure template
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Landing validation is where solo builders first need full-funnel page structure—hero, problem, benefits, proof—before they scale distribution. The landing subphase is the canonical shelf because the skill’s core artifacts are headline formulas and landing page section templates.
Where it fits
Draft a compact validation page with problem and benefits sections before turning on waitlist ads.
Pick a product-launch page template and proof-focused headlines for a Product Hunt or newsletter debut.
Refresh homepage differentiation lines using audience-focused formulas after repositioning.
How it compares
Template and formula reference for page copy—not a keyword research or technical SEO audit skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is copywriting for?
Solo builders and small dev-tool teams who write their own landing pages and need structured headline and section patterns.
When should I use copywriting?
At validate/landing while testing demand; at launch/distribution for launch and enterprise page variants; at grow/content when refreshing homepage or campaign narratives.
Is copywriting safe to install?
It is prose guidance only; review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page and never paste customer PII into prompts when generating testimonials.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Copywriting
# Copy Frameworks Reference Headline formulas, page section types, and structural templates. ## Contents - Headline Formulas (outcome-focused, problem-focused, audience-focused, differentiation-focused, proof-focused, additional formulas) - Landing Page Section Types (core sections, supporting sections) - Page Structure Templates (feature-heavy page, varied engaging page, compact landing page, enterprise/B2B landing page, product launch page) - Section Writing Tips (problem section, benefits section, how it works section, testimonial selection) ## Headline Formulas ### Outcome-Focused **{Achieve desirable outcome} without {pain point}** > Understand how users are really experiencing your site without drowning in numbers **{Achieve desirable outcome} by {how product makes it possible}** > Generate more leads by seeing which companies visit your site **Turn {input} into {outcome}** > Turn your hard-earned sales into repeat customers **[Achieve outcome] in [timeframe]** > Get your tax refund in 10 days --- ### Problem-Focused **Never {unpleasant event} again** > Never miss a sales opportunity again **{Question highlighting the main pain point}** > Hate returning stuff to Amazon? **Stop [pain]. Start [pleasure].** > Stop chasing invoices. Start getting paid on time. --- ### Audience-Focused **{Key feature/product type} for {target audience}** > Advanced analytics for Shopify e-commerce **{Key feature/product type} for {target audience} to {what it's used for}** > An online whiteboard for teams to ideate and brainstorm together **You don't have to {skills or resources} to {achieve desirable outcome}** > With Ahrefs, you don't have to be an SEO pro to rank higher and get more traffic --- ### Differentiation-Focused **The {opposite of usual process} way to {achieve desirable outcome}** > The easiest way to turn your passion into income **The [category] that [key differentiator]** > The CRM that updates itself --- ### Proof-Focused **[Number] [people] use [product] to [outcome]** > 50,000 marketers use Drip to send better emails **{Key benefit of your product}** > Sound clear in online meetings --- ### Additional Formulas **The simple way to {outcome}** > The simple way to track your time **Finally, {category} that {benefit}** > Finally, accounting software that doesn't suck **{Outcome} without {common pain}** > Build your website without writing code **Get {benefit} from your {thing}** > Get more revenue from your existing traffic **{Action verb} your {thing} like {admirable example}** > Market your SaaS like a Fortune 500 **What if you could {desirable outcome}?** > What if you could close deals 30% faster? **Everything you need to {outcome}** > Everything you need to launch your course **The {adjective} {category} built for {audience}** > The lightweight CRM built for startups --- ## Landing Page Section Types ### Core Sections **Hero (Above the Fold)** - Headline + subheadline - Primary CTA - Supporting visual (product screenshot, hero image) - Optional: Social proof bar **Social Proof Bar** - Customer logos (recognizable > many) - Key metric ("10,000+ teams") - Star rating with review count - Short testimonial snippet **Problem/Pain Section** - Articulate their problem better than they can - Create recognition ("that's exactly my situation") - Hint at cost of not solving it **Solution/Benefits Section** - Bridge from problem to your solution - 3-5 key benefits (not 10) - Each: headline + explanation + proof if available **How It Works** - 3-4 numbered steps - Reduces perceived complexity - Each step: action + outcome **Final CTA Section** - Recap value proposition - Repeat primary CTA - Risk reversal (guarantee, free trial) --- ### Supporting Sections **Testimonials** - Full quotes with names, roles, companies - Photos when possible - Specific results over vague praise - Formats: quote cards, video, tweet embeds **Case Studies** - Problem → Solution → Results - Specific metrics and