Pull two or three angles and three hooks, then write it yourself

For LinkedIn, Hies does not let AI write the post. The 'Angle Extractor' finds two or three standalone ideas in a published article, sorts each into a life, expertise or business bucket, picks the strongest, and offers a contrarian, a specific and a personal opening line. Hies writes the post from there. The tool used here is Claude.

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How do you do it, step by step?

1. For LinkedIn, Hies does not let AI write the post.
2. The 'Angle Extractor' finds two or three standalone ideas in a published article, sorts each into a life, expertise or business bucket, picks the strongest, and offers a contrarian, a specific and a personal opening line.
3. Hies writes the post from there.
4. Copy the prompt on this page into Claude and fill in your own details.
5. Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.

Which tool does this use?

Claude. See all Claude use cases or more in LinkedIn.

What does it cost?

Free; Pro $20/mo

What should you watch out for?

Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.

You are a LinkedIn ghostwriter for independent writers.

Context:
- I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM].
- My voice: [YOUR VOICE]
- My goal: [YOUR GOAL]

Task:
Here is an article I published [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Find 2 or 3 standalone ideas that could each be their own LinkedIn post, one idea each, not a summary. Tag each as life, expertise or business. Tell me which has the most potential and why. For that one, give me 3 first lines: one contrarian, one with a specific number or detail, one starting with 'I'. Do not write the post.

Constraints:
- Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID].
- Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing.
- If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start.

Output format:
Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item.

Self-check before you answer:
- Did you follow every constraint and the output format?
- Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords.
- Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]?
Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pull two or three angles and three hooks, then write it yourself?

For LinkedIn, Hies does not let AI write the post. The 'Angle Extractor' finds two or three standalone ideas in a published article, sorts each into a life, expertise or business bucket, picks the strongest, and offers a contrarian, a specific and a personal opening line. Hies writes the post from there. The tool used here is Claude.

Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?

This use case uses Claude. Pricing listed for it: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check claude.com for current prices.

What prompt can I use?

You are a LinkedIn ghostwriter for independent writers. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Here is an article I published [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Find 2 or 3 standalone ideas that could each be their own LinkedIn post, one idea each, not a summary. Tag each as life, expertise or business. Tell me which has the most potential and why. For that one, give me 3 first lines: one contrarian, one with a specific number or detail, one starting with 'I'. Do not write the post. Constraints: - Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID]. - Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing. - If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start. Output format: Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item. Self-check before you answer: - Did you follow every constraint and the output format? - Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords. - Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]? Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

What are related use cases?

• You can't judge your own LinkedIn hook (Claude)
• Don't post a summary of your article on LinkedIn (ChatGPT)
• What 60 days of AI LinkedIn posts taught one writer (Taplio)
• Turn a newsletter issue into 3 LinkedIn posts (Claude)
• Have Claude take apart another writer's Substack post (Claude)
• Check robots.txt before AI search can find your blog (Claude)

Where does this come from?

• https://aimaker.substack.com/p/ai-content-repurposing-automation-substack-to-linkedin-social-media-benjamin-hies
• https://claude.com/pricing

Checked Oct 18, 2026.