Learn and extract writing style patterns from exemplar text for consistent
Extract and codify writing style from exemplar text for consistent application.
This skill combines two complementary methods:
Together, these create a comprehensive style profile that can guide content generation and editing.
style-learner:exemplar-collected - Source texts gatheredstyle-learner:features-extracted - Quantitative metrics computedstyle-learner:exemplars-selected - Representative passages identifiedstyle-learner:profile-generated - Style guide createdstyle-learner:validation-complete - Profile tested against new contentGather representative samples of the target style.
Minimum requirements:
## Exemplar Sources
| Source | Word Count | Type |
|--------|------------|------|
| README.md | 850 | Technical |
| blog-post-1.md | 1200 | Narrative |
| api-guide.md | 2100 | Reference |
Load: @modules/feature-extraction.md
| Metric | How to Measure | What It Indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Average word length | chars/word | Complexity level |
| Unique word ratio | unique/total | Vocabulary breadth |
| Jargon density | technical terms/100 words | Audience level |
| Contraction rate | contractions/sentences | Formality |
| Metric | How to Measure | What It Indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Average length | words/sentence | Complexity |
| Length variance | std dev of lengths | Natural variation |
| Question frequency | questions/100 sentences | Engagement style |
| Fragment usage | fragments/100 sentences | Stylistic punch |
| Metric | How to Measure | What It Indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Paragraph length | sentences/paragraph | Density |
| List ratio | bullet lines/total lines | Format preference |
| Header depth | max header level | Organization style |
| Code block frequency | code blocks/1000 words | Technical density |
| Metric | Normal Range | Style Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Em dash rate | 0-3/1000 words | Parenthetical style |
| Semicolon rate | 0-2/1000 words | Formal complexity |
| Exclamation rate | 0-1/1000 words | Enthusiasm level |
| Ellipsis rate | 0-1/1000 words | Trailing thought style |
Load: @modules/exemplar-reference.md
Select 3-5 passages (50-150 words each) that best represent the target style.
Selection criteria:
### Exemplar 1: [Label]
**Source**: [filename, lines X-Y]
**Demonstrates**: [what aspect of style]
> [Quoted passage]
**Key characteristics**:
- [Observation 1]
- [Observation 2]
Combine extracted features and exemplars into a usable style guide.
# Style Profile: [Name]
# Generated: [Date]
# Exemplar sources: [List]