cw-transition
Generate 3 context-aware transition options between sections. Invoke with /cw-transition or /cw-transition [from section X to section Y].
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/everyinc/compound-writing --skill cw-transition- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cw-transition automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Transition
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]
---
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]
FAQ
What does the cw-transition skill do?
Generate 3 context-aware transition options between sections. Invoke with /cw-transition or /cw-transition [from section X to section Y].
How do I install cw-transition?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/everyinc/compound-writing --skill cw-transition in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cw-transition/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cw-transition/ (project).
Which AI agents can use cw-transition?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is cw-transition safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains cw-transition?
It is published by everyinc in everyinc/compound-writing. It has 210 recorded installs.
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