# scott-adams

> Claude/Codex skill by [@surendranb](https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/index.md) · 50 stars · Updated 2026-09-02

Use when the user wants to simplify prose, prune extra words, craft high-curiosity opening hooks, write punchy short sentences, and structure ideas for maximum human brain comprehension based on Scott Adams' famous business writing method.

Tags: agent-skills, ai-agents, claude-code-plugin, codex, gemini-cli-extension, skills, writing

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills /tmp/writing-skills && ln -s /tmp/writing-skills/skills/scott-adams ~/.claude/skills/scott-adams
```

## From README

Scott Adams' Business Writing Method Simplicity is persuasion. Prune unnecessary words, hook readers instantly, and write short sentences matched to how human brains process ideas. The core rule Simplicity equals persuasion. Cut extra words, write a high-curiosity opening hook, keep sentences short, and put the actor before the action. Workflow: craft a high-curiosity hook → prune all filler and adverbs → write short sentences (one thought per sentence) → order subject before action. Mechanics Prune extra words. Delete filler words (e.g., "very", "really", "quite"). If removing a word doesn't change the meaning, delete it. Humor equals precise word choice. Use specific, punchy verbs and nouns instead of generic verbs modified by adverbs (e.g., "swill" instead of "drink a lot"). The curiosity hook. The first sentence creates an information gap: the reader knows something valuable is coming but cannot see it, so they must read on to close the gap.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/writing-skills/skills/scott-adams/
- GitHub: https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills
- Author: [@surendranb](https://omgskills.com/library/surendranb/index.md)

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