Business Writing

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surendranb

business-writing

Write executive-grade business communication with BLUF (bottom line up front), active verbs, and zero buzzwords. Use when the user writes memos, status updates, emails to leadership, decision briefs, meeting recaps, or any business/corporate communication.

Overview

Publisher	surendranb
Repository	`writing-skills`
Skill name	`business-writing`
Stars	54
Forks	3
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by surendranb on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Business Writing AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills/tree/main/skills/business-writing
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills.git /tmp/writing-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/writing-skills/skills/business-writing .claude/skills/business-writing

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Business Writing in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Business Writing on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Business Writing is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Business Writing

Respect the reader's time. Verdict first, evidence after, decision-ready.

The core rule

BLUF — the bottom line is the first line. Executives read the first sentence; if it does not contain the answer, the rest may never be read. Every paragraph earns its place by carrying a fact, a decision, or a requested action.

Workflow: one sentence: the verdict or the ask → 2–4 supporting facts with numbers → one sentence: what you need or what happens next → delete everything else.

Mechanics

First sentence = verdict or ask. "Q3 revenue missed by 12% and we recommend extending the campaign." If the answer is a decision, say the decision.
One idea per paragraph, one decision per paragraph. If a paragraph contains two decisions, split it.
Numbers over adjectives. "12% below target, $84K short" not "significantly below expectations."
Active, concrete verbs. "We shipped", "I recommend", "The fix resolved". Never "it was determined that".
State the ask explicitly. "I need your approval by Friday." Never implied asks.
No buzzwords. Ban list: synergy, leverage (as verb), circle back, touch base, bandwidth, move the needle, low-hanging fruit, deep dive, going forward, best-in-class, robust, seamless, optimize (unspecified).
Short paragraphs, short sentences. 15–20 words average; paragraphs 2–4 sentences.
Options with recommendations. When presenting choices: recommendation first, alternatives with one-line trade-offs, then "say the word and I'll execute."

Verify

The first sentence contains the point (highlight it: can the rest be skimmed safely?)
Every number is attached to a unit or context ("12% of Q3 target")
No banned buzzwords (grep the draft)
One explicit ask, stated as a verb + deadline
No sentence over 25 words

Do not

Bury the verdict in context or "as we know" preamble
Use passive voice for decisions ("it was decided" → "we decided")
Deliver problems without a recommendation (every caveat comes with a path)

Example transformations

Before: "Following a review of the recent performance metrics, it appears that there may be some softness in our pipeline coverage going forward, and we are currently exploring potential options to address this, with several avenues under consideration at this time."

After: "Pipeline coverage is down 18% this quarter, which puts Q4 at risk. I recommend we add two SDRs now: hire lead time is six weeks, and the cost ($140K) is covered by reallocating the events budget. I need your sign-off by Friday to start interviews."

Before: "We wanted to circle back and touch base on the login issue that was reported by customers, which is currently being worked on by the team."

After: "Login failures are fixed and deployed (99.2% success now vs 91% before). Customers who reported the issue have been notified. No action needed from you."

Frequently asked questions

What does the Business Writing AI skill do?

Why use Business Writing on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Business Writing is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Business Writing in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills/tree/main/skills/business-writing. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Business Writing?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Business Writing?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Business Writing with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Business Writing AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by surendranb under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Business Writing

The core rule

Mechanics

Verify

Do not

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Frequently asked questions

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