Plans Instagram carousel posts with slide-by-slide copy, design notes, and caption with hashtags. Use when you need educational or storytelling carousel content for Instagram.
Use this skill when you need to:
DO NOT use this skill for single Instagram posts, Reels scripts, Stories content, or Instagram ad creative. This is for carousel posts only.
EVERY SLIDE MUST EARN THE SWIPE — IF A SLIDE DOES NOT ADD VALUE OR CREATE CURIOSITY, THE READER STOPS.
| Input | What to Ask | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Topic | "What is this carousel teaching or sharing?" |
| No default — must be provided |
| Carousel type | "Educational, storytelling, listicle, before/after, or myth-busting?" | Educational |
| Target audience | "Who is this for? Be specific." | Solopreneurs and small business owners |
| Slide count | "How many slides? (5-10)" | 7 slides |
| Brand colors | "What are your brand colors for design notes?" | Use bold, high-contrast colors |
| CTA | "What should people do? Save, share, comment, visit link in bio?" | Save this post |
GATE: Confirm brief before proceeding.
**Cover:** [Hook text — what makes someone swipe?]
**Slide 2:** [Context / why this matters]
**Slide 3:** [Point 1]
**Slide 4:** [Point 2]
**Slide 5:** [Point 3]
**Slide 6:** [Point 4]
**CTA Slide:** [Action to take]
GATE: Wait for approval before writing full slide content.
For each slide, deliver:
Cover Slide
Body Slides
CTA Slide
Write a caption that complements (not repeats) the carousel content:
## Caption Structure
**Hook line** (first line people see — must earn the "more" click)
[2-3 sentences expanding on the topic with a personal angle]
[Call to action — question or instruction]
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**Hashtag block** (30 hashtags organized by category)
Niche (10): #[specific to topic]
Industry (10): #[broader industry tags]
Growth (10): #[community and discovery tags]
| Element | Rule |
|---|---|
| Slide dimensions | 1080x1350px (4:5 ratio — takes up max feed space) |
| Font size | Headlines: 40-60pt equivalent. Supporting text: 24-32pt |
| Text per slide | Under 50 words |
| Hashtags | Up to 30 in caption, organized by category |
| Alt text | Write alt text for accessibility |
## Quality Checklist
- [ ] Cover slide would stop a scroll (test: would YOU swipe?)
- [ ] Every slide has under 50 words of text
- [ ] One clear point per slide
- [ ] Design notes are specific enough for a designer to execute
- [ ] CTA slide has a single clear action
- [ ] Caption hook earns the "more" click
- [ ] Caption does not repeat slide content verbatim
- [ ] 20-30 relevant hashtags included
- [ ] Alt text provided for accessibility
- [ ] Carousel tells a complete story from slide 1 to final slide
Write descriptive alt text for each slide for accessibility.
Slide 1 (Cover): "5 email mistakes killing your open rate"
Design: Bold white text on dark gradient, envelope icon with red X
Slide 2: "Your subject line has 3 seconds to earn the open"
Supporting: "Here are the mistakes making people scroll past yours"
Design: Stat callout with stopwatch icon
Slide 3: "Mistake 1: Being vague"
Supporting: "'Newsletter #47' tells the reader nothing. Lead with the benefit."
Design: Bad example crossed out, good example highlighted
Slide 4: "Mistake 2: ALL CAPS SHOUTING"
Supporting: "Caps trigger spam filters AND annoy readers. Use sentence case."
Design: Side-by-side comparison
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Slide 7 (CTA): "Save this for your next email send"
Supporting: "@yourbrand — follow for more email tips"
Design: Clean, brand colors, follow button visual