Creator💡Works

Style Guide User Manual

What are Style Guides?

Style Guides are your personal instructions that tell Creator💡Works exactly how you want your repurposed content to sound and feel on each platform. Think of them as your writing DNA - they ensure every post sounds authentically like you, not like a generic AI.

Unlike our automatic style analysis (which learns from your past posts), Style Guides are your explicit instructions that take priority over everything else.

🎯 How Style Guides Work

  1. You write specific instructions for each platform (X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky, Audio)
  2. Our AI follows your instructions exactly when repurposing content
  3. Your Style Guides take highest priority over automatic style analysis
  4. Each platform can have completely different instructions to match that platform's culture

📝 Writing Effective Style Guides

✅ DO:

  • Be specific about tone, voice, and style preferences
  • Include examples of phrases you love vs. avoid
  • Mention your audience and what resonates with them
  • Set clear formatting preferences (hashtags, emojis, etc.)
  • Include content attribution preferences if you curate content

❌ DON'T:

  • Write vague instructions like "be engaging"
  • Make them too long (keep under 300 words per platform)
  • Contradict the platform's natural style (e.g., long posts for Twitter)
  • Include formatting that won't work on that platform

🐦 X/Twitter Style Guide Examples

For Thought Leaders:

  • Keep tweets under 250 characters for better engagement
  • Start with a hook: number, question, or contrarian take
  • Use 1-2 relevant hashtags maximum
  • End with a call-to-action: "Thoughts?" or "What's your experience?"
  • Avoid buzzwords like "leverage," "synergy," "disrupt"
  • Share personal lessons learned, not just industry facts
  • Use thread format for complex topics (number each tweet)

For Curated Content:

  • Always clarify when content is curated vs. original: "Great insight from [author]:"
  • Add your own perspective: "This resonates because..."
  • Credit the original source prominently
  • Explain why this matters to MY audience specifically
  • Don't make it sound like I wrote the original piece
  • Keep commentary concise but meaningful

For Tech/SaaS:

  • Focus on practical outcomes, not features
  • Include specific metrics when possible: "increased by 23%"
  • Avoid jargon - explain like talking to a smart non-technical friend
  • Share failures and lessons learned, not just wins
  • Use simple analogies for complex concepts
  • End with actionable advice

💼 LinkedIn Style Guide Examples

For Business Leaders:

  • Start with a personal story or specific example
  • Use short paragraphs (2-3 lines) for mobile readability
  • Include 3-5 industry-relevant hashtags
  • Always end with a thoughtful question
  • Share behind-the-scenes insights and decision-making process
  • Mention specific tools, strategies, or frameworks used
  • Use "we" language to show team collaboration

For Career Content:

  • Share real examples from my career journey
  • Include specific numbers: "improved retention by 40%"
  • Mention mistakes made and lessons learned
  • Provide actionable career advice
  • Use professional but warm tone - like mentoring a colleague
  • Tag relevant companies/people when appropriate (sparingly)
  • Focus on growth mindset and continuous learning

For Industry Analysis:

  • Lead with the key insight in first sentence
  • Support opinions with data or real examples
  • Acknowledge different perspectives: "On the other hand..."
  • Connect trends to practical business implications
  • Use bullet points for key takeaways
  • Include a forward-looking perspective
  • Invite industry discussion and debate

📘 Facebook Style Guide Examples

For Community Building:

  • Write like talking to friends - warm and conversational
  • Use 2-3 emojis per post for personality
  • Ask for personal experiences: "Has this happened to you?"
  • Share longer stories with beginning, middle, end
  • Include calls for community support or advice
  • Use "we" and "us" language to build belonging
  • Share behind-the-scenes and personal moments

For Local Business:

  • Highlight community connections and local partnerships
  • Share customer success stories (with permission)
  • Include location tags and local hashtags
  • Post photos of real customers and team members
  • Announce community events and involvement
  • Use local language and cultural references
  • Respond to comments like a neighbor, not a brand

🦋 Bluesky Style Guide Examples

For Tech Early Adopters:

  • Keep posts under 250 characters - brevity is key
  • Share unique insights, not obvious observations
  • Minimal hashtags (0-1 per post) - let discovery happen organically
  • Be authentic and slightly more experimental than LinkedIn
  • Include technical depth but explain clearly
  • Engage with trending tech topics thoughtfully
  • Show personality and humor when appropriate

For Creative Professionals:

  • Share work-in-progress and creative process insights
  • Use the platform's unique features (custom feeds, labels)
  • Be more experimental with format and style
  • Connect with other creators genuinely
  • Share honest challenges and breakthroughs
  • Less formal than LinkedIn but more thoughtful than Twitter
  • Build authentic relationships, not just audience

🎧 Audio Content Style Guide Examples

For Podcast Ideas:

  • Frame content as conversations, not lectures
  • Include multiple perspectives or guest possibilities
  • Suggest specific discussion questions or interview angles
  • Think in segments: intro hook, main content, actionable takeaway
  • Consider what would make listeners think "I need to share this"
  • Include time estimates: "5-minute segment" or "deep dive topic"
  • Mention relevant sound bites or quotable moments

For Video/Short Content:

  • Lead with the payoff: what will viewers learn in 60 seconds?
  • Include hook suggestions for first 3 seconds
  • Think visual: what would be interesting to watch?
  • Suggest clear beginning, middle, end structure
  • Include call-to-action ideas for engagement
  • Consider platform-specific formats (TikTok vs YouTube Shorts)
  • Focus on entertainment value alongside education

🎨 Advanced Tips

Platform-Specific Customization:

  • Twitter: Optimize for retweets and quick engagement
  • LinkedIn: Focus on professional value and industry discussion
  • Facebook: Build community and encourage personal sharing
  • Bluesky: Experiment with new formats and authentic connection
  • Audio: Think conversation and storytelling

Content Type Considerations:

  • Curated Content: Always include attribution and your unique perspective
  • Original Insights: Let your expertise shine through
  • Educational Content: Make it actionable and memorable
  • Personal Stories: Connect to broader professional lessons

Audience-Specific Instructions:

  • B2B Audience: Focus on ROI, efficiency, and business outcomes
  • Creative Professionals: Emphasize process, inspiration, and authenticity
  • Technical Audience: Include depth but maintain accessibility
  • General Business: Balance expertise with relatable communication

📊 Testing Your Style Guides

  1. Start with one platform and test thoroughly before expanding
  2. Send a variety of content types to see how the Style Guide performs
  3. Review generated content - does it sound like you?
  4. Refine based on results - Style Guides are living documents
  5. Check engagement patterns - authentic voice typically drives better engagement

🔄 Updating Your Style Guides

  • Seasonal updates: Adjust tone for holidays, industry events, etc.
  • Platform evolution: Update as social platforms change their algorithms
  • Audience growth: Refine as your audience matures or shifts
  • Brand evolution: Update as your personal or business brand evolves
  • Performance insights: Modify based on what content performs best

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long should my Style Guide be?
A: Aim for 100-300 words per platform. Long enough to be specific, short enough to be actionable.

Q: Can I use the same Style Guide for all platforms?
A: You can, but platform-specific guides usually perform better since each platform has different audiences and norms.

Q: What if I don't know my style yet?
A: Start simple with basic preferences (formal vs casual, use of emojis, hashtag preferences) and build from there.

Q: Will this override the automatic style analysis?
A: Yes! Your Style Guides take highest priority. The automatic analysis serves as backup context.

Q: How often should I update my Style Guides?
A: Review quarterly, or whenever you notice the generated content doesn't feel quite right anymore.

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Choose your primary platform and write one detailed Style Guide
  2. Test with a few pieces of content and refine based on results
  3. Expand to other platforms once you're happy with the first one
  4. Keep a document with phrases you love/hate to reference when updating
  5. Review and refine regularly as your voice and audience evolve

Remember: Great Style Guides are specific, authentic, and actionable. They're your secret weapon for content that sounds unmistakably like you.