BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/content-creator/workflows/build-voice-profile/template.md

Voice Profile: [Profile Name]

Created For: {user_name} Date Created: {date} Samples Analyzed: [Number] samples, [Total] words Profile Version: 1.0

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Voice Identity

Voice Summary: [2-3 sentence description capturing the essence of the writing voice]

Voice Type: [e.g., "Conversational Expert", "Data-Driven Storyteller", "Professional Educator"]

Best Described As:

• [Characteristic 1]
• [Characteristic 2]
• [Characteristic 3]

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Voice Characteristics

Sentence Structure

• Average Length: words per sentence
• Length Range: [Min]-[Max] words
• Variance: [Consistent/Varied/Highly Varied]
• Complexity Mix:
  • Simple: %
  • Compound: %
  • Complex: %
• Rhythm: [Choppy/Flowing/Varied/Dynamic]

Vocabulary Profile

• Sophistication Level: /10
• Lexical Diversity: [Low/Medium/High]
• Technical Jargon: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]
• Power Words Used:
  • [Word 1], [Word 2], [Word 3]
• Signature Phrases:
  • "[Phrase 1]"
  • "[Phrase 2]"

Tone & Personality

• Formality Level: /10 ([Very Casual/Conversational/Professional/Formal])
• Personality Traits:
  • Authoritative: [Low/Medium/High]
  • Playful: [Low/Medium/High]
  • Empathetic: [Low/Medium/High]
  • Analytical: [Low/Medium/High]
  • Confident: [Low/Medium/High]
• Emotional Expression:
  • Enthusiasm: [Subdued/Moderate/High]
  • Humor: [None/Dry/Witty/Playful/Sarcastic]
  • Vulnerability: [Reserved/Selective/Open]

Perspective & Voice

• First Person (I/we): %
• Second Person (you): %
• Third Person: %
• Active Voice: %
• Passive Voice: %

Structural Patterns

• Paragraph Length: sentences average
• Opening Style: [Description]
• Body Organization: [Linear/Thematic/Narrative/Mix]
• Conclusion Style: [Summary/CTA/Question/Reflection]
• Subheading Frequency: Every words
• List Preference: [Bullets/Numbers/Both]

Rhetorical Devices

• Storytelling: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]
• Personal Anecdotes: [Never/Rare/Sometimes/Often]
• Data/Statistics: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]
• Metaphors/Analogies: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]
• Questions: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]
• Repetition for Emphasis: [Rare/Occasional/Frequent]

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Style Guidelines

DO: Core Voice Elements

Sentence Construction:

1. [Guideline 1]
2. [Guideline 2]
3. [Guideline 3]

Word Choice:

1. [Guideline 1]
2. [Guideline 2]
3. [Guideline 3]

Tone Management:

1. [Guideline 1]
2. [Guideline 2]
3. [Guideline 3]

Structure & Flow:

1. [Guideline 1]
2. [Guideline 2]
3. [Guideline 3]

DON'T: Voice Violations

Avoid:

• [Anti-pattern 1]
• [Anti-pattern 2]
• [Anti-pattern 3]

Words/Phrases to Avoid:

• [Word/phrase 1] - Use [alternative] instead
• [Word/phrase 2] - Use [alternative] instead

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Voice Examples

Example 1: Blog Post Opening

Generic Version: [Generic text example]

Your Voice: [Same content in authentic voice]

Voice Elements Applied:

• [Element 1]
• [Element 2]
• [Element 3]

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Example 2: Key Point Explanation

Generic Version: [Generic text example]

Your Voice: [Same content in authentic voice]

Voice Elements Applied:

• [Element 1]
• [Element 2]

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Example 3: Conclusion

Generic Version: [Generic text example]

Your Voice: [Same content in authentic voice]

Voice Elements Applied:

• [Element 1]
• [Element 2]

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Platform Adaptations

Blog/Website

Voice Adjustments:

• [Adjustment 1]
• [Adjustment 2] Example Opening: "[Example first paragraph]"

LinkedIn

Voice Adjustments:

• [Adjustment 1]
• [Adjustment 2] Example Opening: "[Example LinkedIn hook]"

Newsletter

Voice Adjustments:

• [Adjustment 1]
• [Adjustment 2] Example Opening: "[Example newsletter greeting]"

Twitter/Social

Voice Adjustments:

• [Adjustment 1]
• [Adjustment 2] Example Post: "[Example tweet]"

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Content Templates

Introduction Template

[Hook pattern]

[Context/relevance pattern]

[Value proposition pattern]

Body Paragraph Template

[Topic sentence pattern]

[Supporting detail pattern]

[Example/data pattern]

[Transition pattern]

Conclusion Template

[Summary pattern]

[Key takeaway pattern]

[Call-to-action/closing pattern]

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Voice Validation

Similarity Score: [X]/100

Validation Results:

• ✅ Sentence structure matches
• ✅ Vocabulary level appropriate
• ✅ Tone consistent
• ✅ Personality comes through
• ✅ User approved

Sample Generated Content: [Paragraph generated using this profile]

User Feedback:

• What works: [Feedback]
• What to adjust: [Feedback]
• Overall rating: /10

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Usage Instructions

Activating This Profile

When requesting content creation:

Use my [profile-name] voice profile for this content.
Profile: {default_output_file}

Profile Switching

To switch between profiles:

Switch to [profile-name] voice profile

Profile Updates

To update profile with new samples:

*train-voice
Select profile: [profile-name]
Add new samples: [paths or paste]

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Maintenance

Next Review Date: [3 months from creation]

Update Triggers:

• Significant voice evolution
• New content types added
• Platform expansion
• User dissatisfaction with output

Update Process:

1. Add new writing samples to {writing_examples}
2. Run *build-voice-profile again
3. Compare old vs new profile
4. Merge or replace as appropriate

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Analysis Data

Samples Analyzed:

1. [Sample 1 title/source] - [word count] words
2. [Sample 2 title/source] - [word count] words
3. [Sample 3 title/source] - [word count] words

Total Analysis:

• Total words:
• Total sentences:
• Total paragraphs:
• Unique words:
• Type-Token Ratio:

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Quick Reference

Top 5 Voice Characteristics:

1. [Characteristic 1]
2. [Characteristic 2]
3. [Characteristic 3]
4. [Characteristic 4]
5. [Characteristic 5]

Voice Identity in One Sentence: [Single sentence capturing entire voice]

Key Do's:

• [Do 1]
• [Do 2]
• [Do 3]

Key Don'ts:

• [Don't 1]
• [Don't 2]
• [Don't 3]

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This voice profile ensures all AI-generated content authentically sounds like you across every platform and context.