Purpose
Generate 3 transition options between sections, tailored to the piece type and content.
Invocation
/cw-transition [context]— Generate transitions for the specified sections/cw-transition— System asks "Which sections are you bridging?" then generates options
Transition Patterns
| Pattern | What It Does | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Logical bridge | Connects ideas through reasoning | Argumentative, logic-driven pieces |
| Story flow | Continues narrative momentum | Narrative or reflective pieces |
| Sudden shift | Deliberately jolts the reader | Tonal pivots, surprising turns |
Anti-Patterns (Always Avoid)
Never use these transitions:
- "Furthermore"
- "Additionally"
- "Moreover"
- "Another point"
- "In addition"
- "It is also worth noting"
- "On another note"
- Any formal academic connector
How to Generate
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Analyze the piece type — Is it argumentative? Narrative? Reflective? Mixed?
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Understand the sections — What's the ending idea of section A? What's the opening idea of section B?
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Select 3 approaches weighted toward patterns that fit the piece type.
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Generate one transition per approach — Each should be 1-2 sentences that bridge naturally.
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Present all three with the pattern labeled.
Output Format
## Transition Options
### Option 1: Logical Bridge
[1-2 sentence transition]
### Option 2: Story Flow
[1-2 sentence transition]
### Option 3: Sudden Shift
[1-2 sentence transition]
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Which feels right for this moment? Or want me to try something else?
Principles
- Invisible is ideal — The best transitions don't call attention to themselves
- Each section should answer the previous question — Create natural flow through implicit Q&A
- Vary your moves — Don't use the same transition pattern throughout
- Earn the shift — If you're making a sudden jump, the content should justify it
Context-Aware Weighting
Adjust which patterns to emphasize based on piece type:
| Piece Type | Primary Pattern | Secondary | Use Sparingly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argument/Analysis | Logical bridge | Story flow | Sudden shift |
| Personal essay | Story flow | Sudden shift | Logical bridge |
| How-to/Guide | Logical bridge | — | Sudden shift |
| Opinion/Take | Logical bridge | Sudden shift | Story flow |
| Profile/Narrative | Story flow | Sudden shift | Logical bridge |
Lessons
[Skill-specific lessons will be added here as they're captured]