Blog Post Outline
/blog-outline
Claude Code creates detailed blog post outlines that go beyond a simple heading list. Each section includes the key points to cover, the angle to take, and a word count target so writers know exactly what's expected before they start writing.
What this skill does
Build a complete H2/H3 heading hierarchy matched to the topic's search intent
Assign key points and supporting details to each section so writers have clear direction
Set word count targets per section based on the overall article length goal
Flag sections that need data, examples, or expert quotes to strengthen credibility
How to use it
Share your topic and goal
Describe the article topic, target keyword, audience knowledge level, and the total word count you're aiming for.
Run /blog-outline
Claude Code generates a structured outline with headings, key points per section, and word count allocations.
Write from the outline
Use the outline as your writing blueprint. Each section has enough detail to write without stopping to plan mid-draft.
Example prompts
$Create an outline for a 2,000-word blog post on 'how to reduce customer churn for SaaS'. Target: founders and customer success managers.
$Write a blog outline for 'Facebook ads for beginners' targeting small business owners. Aim for 1,800 words. Keep it practical.
$Generate an outline for a pillar post on 'content marketing strategy'. We want this to rank for head terms. Target 3,500 words.
Who it's for
Bloggers and content creators who want to plan before writing to avoid mid-draft restructuring
Content managers reviewing outlines before assigning articles to writers
SEO writers producing multiple articles per week who need a fast planning process
Frequently asked questions
How detailed should I make the outline before writing?
The more detail in the outline, the less rewriting later. Claude Code's outlines include key points per section by default. For longer articles (3,000+ words), you can ask for even more granular point-by-point breakdowns per H2.
Can I get multiple outline options for the same topic?
Yes. Ask Claude Code for 2 or 3 structural approaches, for example a listicle format, a guide format, and a comparison format. Each will have a different content architecture suited to different reader intents.
How does this connect to keyword research?
Feed Claude Code your keyword research data alongside the topic and it will structure the outline to hit semantic coverage gaps. Primary keywords map to H2s and supporting terms map to H3s within relevant sections.
Skills that pair well
Get the full toolkit
All 50 skills included free with every Command Center kit