Need to write something? This recipe makes it easy. Whether it is an email, a message, a note, a post, or anything else – just tell me what you are writing and who it is for. I will create a draft you can use as-is or tweak to make it your own. Like having a helpful friend who is good with words!
Recipe Name: RCP-BEG-003-WRITING-ASSISTANT-LITE – Writing Assistant Lite
RCP-BEG-003-WRITING-ASSISTANT-LITE
Need to write something? This recipe makes it easy. Whetherit is an email, a message, a note, a post, or anything else– just tell me what you are writing and who it is for. Iwill create a draft you can use as-is or tweak to make ityour own. Like having a helpful friend who is good withwords!
Requirements
How To Start
STEP 1: Trigger the Recipe
- Tell Julia (or any AI assistant) what you need to write.Describe the type of writing and who it is for.Examples: "Help me write a thank you email to my boss" "I need a birthday message for my friend" "Write a complaint letter to customer service" "Create a social media post about my new job"
STEP 2: Provide Optional Details
- You can specify additional details to improve the draft:– KEY POINTS: Specific things to include Example: "Mention I appreciated the extra time off"– TONE: How it should feel Options: professional, friendly, formal, casual, heartfelt, assertive– LENGTH: How long it should be Options: short (1-2 sentences), medium (1-3 paragraphs), long (comprehensive)If you skip these, the AI will choose based on context.
STEP 3: Review the Draft
- The AI will create your writing piece with appropriateformatting based on the type:– Emails: Subject line, greeting, body, sign-off– Letters: Date, greeting, body, closing, signature– Messages: Conversational format for the platform– Posts: Platform-appropriate with hashtags if relevant– Notes: Simple, direct format
STEP 4: Refine If Needed
- After seeing your draft, you can request changes:– Make it more or less formal– Make it shorter or longer– Adjust the tone– Add or change specific detailsOr simply copy and use as-is!
STEP 5: Learn and Improve
- PRO TIP: The more specific you are about key points andtone, the closer the draft will be to exactly what youneed. Include details like:– Who the audience is– What response you are hoping for– Any must-include information
When to Use This Recipe
USE THIS RECIPE WHEN:– User needs to write an email, letter, or message– User wants help with social media posts– User is stuck on how to word something– User needs a draft to edit and personalizeDO NOT USE WHEN:– User wants to learn about a topic (use RCP-BEG-004)– User needs general help, not writing (use RCP-BEG-002)– User is working on long-form content like articles– User needs technical documentation
Recipe FAQ
Q: Can I use this for longer writing like articles?
A: This recipe is optimized for shorter pieces. For longer
content, consider using Simple Task Helper with detailed
instructions, or explore advanced CRAFT recipes. Q: What if the tone is wrong?
A: Just tell the AI what you want changed! Say something
like “make it more casual” or “this needs to be more
formal” and it will revise. Q: Can I combine different tones?
A: Yes! You can say things like “professional but warm” or
“formal but not stiff” to get nuanced results. Q: What if I do not know what tone to use?
A: Leave the tone parameter blank. The AI will analyze your
context and choose something appropriate. You can always
adjust after seeing the draft. ———————————————————– TIPS FOR SUCCESS: – Include who the recipient is for better results
– Mention any relationship context (boss, friend, new
acquaintance)
– Specify if there is a specific outcome you want
– Use “key_points” for must-include information ———————————————————– RELATED RECIPES: – RCP-BEG-002: Simple Task Helper (for non-writing tasks)
– RCP-BEG-004: Question Answerer (to research before
writing)
A: This recipe is optimized for shorter pieces. For longer
content, consider using Simple Task Helper with detailed
instructions, or explore advanced CRAFT recipes. Q: What if the tone is wrong?
A: Just tell the AI what you want changed! Say something
like “make it more casual” or “this needs to be more
formal” and it will revise. Q: Can I combine different tones?
A: Yes! You can say things like “professional but warm” or
“formal but not stiff” to get nuanced results. Q: What if I do not know what tone to use?
A: Leave the tone parameter blank. The AI will analyze your
context and choose something appropriate. You can always
adjust after seeing the draft. ———————————————————– TIPS FOR SUCCESS: – Include who the recipient is for better results
– Mention any relationship context (boss, friend, new
acquaintance)
– Specify if there is a specific outcome you want
– Use “key_points” for must-include information ———————————————————– RELATED RECIPES: – RCP-BEG-002: Simple Task Helper (for non-writing tasks)
– RCP-BEG-004: Question Answerer (to research before
writing)
Actual Recipe Code
(Copy This Plaintext Code To Use)
# ===========================================================# START RECIPE-ID: RCP-BEG-003-WRITING-ASSISTANT-LITE-v2.00a# ===========================================================WRITING_ASSISTANT_LITE = Recipe( recipe_id="RCP-BEG-003-WRITING-ASSISTANT-LITE-v2.00a", title="Writing Assistant Lite – Easy Help for Any " "Writing Task", description=""" Need to write something? This recipe makes it easy. Whether it is an email, a message, a note, a post, or anything else – just tell me what you are writing and who it is for. I will create a draft you can use as-is or tweak to make it your own. Like having a helpful friend who is good with words! """, category="CAT-BEG", subcategory="SUBCAT-Writing", difficulty="easy", version="2.00a", companion_version="Foundations", parameters={ "what_to_write": { "type": "string", "required": True, "description": "What kind of writing do you " "need?", "examples": [ "Thank you email to my boss", "Birthday message for my friend", "Complaint letter to customer service", "Social media post about my new job" ], "beginner_tip": "Just describe it naturally – " "I will figure out the format!" }, "key_points": { "type": "string", "required": False, "description": "Any specific things you want " "to include?", "examples": [ "Mention I appreciated the extra time off", "Include that I will miss working together", "Note this is the third time it happened" ], "beginner_tip": "Optional but helpful – the " "more context, the better!" }, "tone": { "type": "string", "required": False, "default": "appropriate to context", "options": [ "professional", "friendly", "formal", "casual", "heartfelt", "assertive" ], "description": "How should the writing feel?", "beginner_tip": "If unsure, leave blank and I " "will pick based on context" }, "length": { "type": "string", "required": False, "default": "appropriate to type", "options": ["short", "medium", "long"], "description": "How long should it be?", "beginner_tip": "Short = 1-2 sentences, " "Medium = 1-3 paragraphs, Long = detailed" } }, prompt_template=""" # ===================================================== # WRITING ASSISTANT LITE # ===================================================== #H->AI::Context: (User needs writing help – create appropriate draft) #H->AI::Directive: (Produce clear, usable writing that matches context) # ——————————————————- # STEP 1: RECIPE INTRO # ——————————————————- Display intro: LET US WRITE THIS TOGETHER! You need: {what_to_write} Key points: {key_points if provided else "None specified – I will use my judgment"} Tone: {tone} Length: {length} # ——————————————————- # STEP 2: ANALYZE AND PREPARE # ——————————————————- Analyze the writing request: – Identify the format (email, letter, message, post) – Determine appropriate tone if not specified – Gauge appropriate length if not specified – Note any implicit audience expectations IF critical information is missing: #AI->H::Question: (Just need one quick detail: [specific question]) WAIT for response # ——————————————————- # STEP 3: LET ME HELP (Create the Writing) # ——————————————————- Display working: DRAFTING YOUR {format_type}… ===================================================== [Create the requested writing piece here: – For emails: Subject line, greeting, body, sign-off – For letters: Date, greeting, body, closing, signature – For messages: Conversational format for platform – For posts: Platform-appropriate with hashtags – For notes: Simple, direct format ] ===================================================== # ——————————————————- # STEP 4: CELEBRATION # ——————————————————- Display completion: HERE IS YOUR DRAFT! Feel free to use it as-is, or let me know if you would like me to: – Make it more or less formal – Make it shorter or longer – Adjust the tone – Add or change specific details Your writing is ready to copy and use! # ——————————————————- # STEP 5: WHAT YOU LEARNED # ——————————————————- IF user is new to this recipe: Display tip: PRO TIP: The more specific you are about your key points and tone, the closer the draft will be to exactly what you need. Next time, try including details like: – Who the audience is – What response you are hoping for – Any must-include information #AI->H::Status: (Writing Assistant Lite complete) """)# ===========================================================# END RECIPE-ID: RCP-BEG-003-WRITING-ASSISTANT-LITE# ===========================================================
