column-editorial

Writes argumentative columns and op-eds with contrarian theses, steelmanned counter-arguments, and tiered evidence.

3|2|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yoodaddy0311/artibot --skill column-editorial-yoodaddy0311
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Skill: column-editorial
Source: https://github.com/Yoodaddy0311/artibot/tree/main/plugins/artibot-cowork/skills/column-editorial
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yoodaddy0311/artibot --skill column-editorial-yoodaddy0311

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Opinion pieces often read as neutral surveys or unsupported assertions. This Skill structures columns, editorials, and op-eds around a committed contrarian thesis, a fair steelman of the opposing view, and layered evidence so the argument earns reader trust. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Contrarian Thesis Framing: Five thesis forms (industry-contrarian, sub-segment, reframing, under-stated, timeline-reversal) with a ten-second reader rule for openings. - Four-Stage Body Structure: Thesis, Steelman, Counter, and Implications stages with word budgets and a steelman quality checklist. - Evidence Layering: A five-tier evidence hierarchy from first-party data down to anecdote, plus Korean column length ranges (title, lead, body, close). - Use Case: A B2B marketer needs a signed newsletter column arguing that AI code review harms junior engineers. The Skill produces a draft package with opening beats, body outline, evidence ledger, and a reconsideration-style closing. ## Quick Start Write a 1,200-word op-ed arguing that remote work improves deep-focus engineering output, including a steelman of the office-first position and an evidence ledger.

Frequently Asked Questions about column-editorial

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write an op-ed with a strong contrarian thesis?▼

Choose one of five thesis forms such as industry-contrarian or reframing, then open with stakes, credibility, and a preview within 100-150 words. The thesis must commit to a claim the reader would dispute, not a neutral summary.

What is a steelman argument in opinion writing?▼

A steelman presents the strongest version of the opposing view, naming a real person or institution that holds it. The Skill requires a dedicated steelman stage of 250-400 words before the counter-argument, with checks for sourcing, proportion, and charity.

How should evidence be weighted in a column or editorial?▼

Evidence is ranked in five tiers: first-party data highest, then named datasets, expert quotes, historical precedent, and anecdote. The counter-argument stage should carry at least one tier 1 or tier 2 citation to read as publishable argument.

What length should a Korean column or 사설 be?▼

Korean column defaults are a 25-35 character title, a 200-300 character lead, a 1,500-2,500 character body with 3-5 subsection headers, and a 100-150 character close. English equivalents run 900-1,400 words for newsletters and up to 2,000 for magazine op-eds.

When should I avoid writing a piece as a column?▼

Avoid the column format when the content is a survey, listicle, or feature report, since a column must commit to one argument. Theses like "it depends" or "both sides have a point" are abstentions and signal the piece is not a column.