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name: sherazade
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Generate sequential social media content using the Sherazade method (cliffhanger-driven
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content series). Use when creating content calendars, video scripts, carousel sequences,
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thread series, or any multi-part content for social media growth. Triggers: content
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planning, social media strategy, video scripts, Instagram/TikTok/X series, content
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calendar, audience retention, follower growth strategy, sequential storytelling.
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---
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# Sherazade — Sequential Content Engine 🌙
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Like Scheherazade kept the king hooked for 1001 nights by never finishing the story,
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this skill creates content that makes people follow you for what comes next, not what
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they just saw.
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## Core principle
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People don't follow you because they liked one post. They follow because they want
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to see the next one. Stop creating isolated content. Create sequences.
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## The three pillars
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### 1. Sequence (cliffhangers)
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Never deliver the full solution in one piece. Split the topic, end each piece at
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peak tension, and promise the resolution in the next one.
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Cliffhanger patterns:
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- "But there's one step most people skip that ruins everything. That's the next video."
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- "Now you know X and Y. But without Z, none of it works. Part 3 tomorrow."
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- "This is the easy part. The hard part is what I'll show you next."
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- Open a loop at the start, close it at the end, open a new one.
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### 2. Repetition (signature format)
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Maintain a recognizable visual and structural format across all content. When someone
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lands on the profile, they should see a pattern and think "I want more of this."
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Repetition tactics:
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- Same framing, same split-screen style, same intro hook structure
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- Recurring segment names ("Part X of the [topic] series")
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- Consistent thumbnail/cover style
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- Same opening line pattern across the series
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### 3. Direct CTA (call to action)
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Every piece must include an explicit instruction. Don't assume people will follow,
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like, or save. Tell them to, and tie the CTA to the sequence.
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CTA patterns:
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- "Follow so you don't miss part 3 — it's the one that changes everything."
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- "Save this series. Part 2 drops tomorrow."
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- "If this was useful, the next one is where it gets really practical. Follow."
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## Content generation workflow
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When asked to create content using this skill:
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1. Ask for the niche/topic if not provided
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2. Ask for the platform (Instagram Reels, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube Shorts, carousel)
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3. Ask for the number of parts in the series (default: 3)
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4. Read references/platforms.md for platform-specific formatting rules
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5. Generate the series applying all three pillars
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## Output format per piece
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For each piece in the series, output:
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```
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PART [N] of [TOTAL] — [Series Name]
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HOOK: [Opening line — must grab attention in under 2 seconds]
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BODY:
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[Main content — teach one thing well, don't try to cover everything]
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CLIFFHANGER:
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[Transition to the next part — open a new loop]
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CTA:
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[Explicit instruction tied to the sequence]
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---
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PRODUCTION NOTES:
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- Visual style suggestion
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- Estimated duration (for video) or word count (for text)
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- Best posting time relative to the previous part
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```
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## Series architecture rules
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- Part 1: Hook the audience with a surprising claim or result. Deliver real value
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but leave the "how" incomplete. End with: "But this only works if you know [X]."
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- Middle parts: Each one closes the previous loop and opens a new one. Deliver
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progressively deeper value. The audience should feel they're building knowledge.
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- Final part: Close all open loops. Deliver the payoff. Make the CTA about the
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NEXT series, not just this one. The cycle never ends.
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## Anti-patterns to avoid
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- Clickbait without payoff: every cliffhanger must be resolved in the next part.
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Breaking promises kills trust faster than anything.
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- Too many parts: 3-5 is the sweet spot. Beyond 7, drop-off gets steep.
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- Identical CTAs: vary the CTA phrasing across the series. Same message, different
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words.
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- Front-loading all value in part 1: if part 1 gives everything, there's no reason
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to watch part 2.
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## Adapting to niches
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The skill works for any niche. When generating content, adapt the cliffhanger style:
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- Tech/dev: "But there's a config most people miss that breaks everything in production."
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- Finance: "This works until you hit the tax trap. Part 2 is how to avoid it."
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- Fitness: "This exercise alone won't fix it. The one that actually does is in part 2."
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- Marketing: "This gets you clicks. But clicks without [X] are worthless. Next video."
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- Legal: "Most people think this is enough. The court disagrees. Part 2."
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- Food: "This recipe is good. But the secret ingredient that makes it incredible is next."
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## References
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- Platform-specific formatting and limits: see [references/platforms.md](references/platforms.md)
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