{"slug":"toneprint-voice-analysis","title":"TonePrint: Voice Analysis & Rewriting System","tags":["voice","tone","brand","rewriting"],"agent_summary":"Two-mode voice system: ANALYZE (builds a 4-axis TonePrint from any writing sample) and REWRITE (applies a TonePrint to new content). Includes scoring axes, built-in profiles, and ECC voice schema.","trigger_phrases":["analyze writing style","match this voice","write like this author","tone analysis","voice modeling","rewrite in this tone","toneprint","brand voice analysis"],"runnable":true,"markdown":"\n# TonePrint: Voice Analysis & Rewriting System\n\nA TonePrint is a 4-axis writing style profile that captures HOW someone writes, not WHAT they write.\n\n## Two Modes\n\n| Mode | Trigger | Output |\n|------|---------|--------|\n| **Analyze** | User provides a writing sample | Full TonePrint report (voice profile) |\n| **Rewrite** | User provides content + a TonePrint | Rewritten content matching the target voice |\n\n---\n\n## MODE 1: ANALYZE\n\n### Minimum Input\n- 200 words recommended, 500+ ideal\n- Consistent samples matter (don't mix editorial voices)\n\n### 5 Analysis Dimensions\n\n1. **Writing Techniques and Strategies** — Sentence structure, engagement methods, vocabulary choices\n2. **Content Structure** — Organization, flow, visual elements (headers, bold, bullets)\n3. **Tone and Voice Attributes** — Formality spectrum, emotional tone, perspective (I/you/they)\n4. **Vocabulary and Language Use** — Complexity, jargon density, metaphor frequency\n5. **Unique Fingerprints** — 2-3 things that make the voice immediately recognizable\n\n### 4-Axis Tone Grid (Score 1-10 each)\n\n| Axis | Scale | Measures |\n|------|-------|---------|\n| **Feel** | Loose (1) → Tight (10) | Structure, formality, rule-following |\n| **Attitude** | Irreverent (1) → Professional (10) | Professionalism, seriousness |\n| **Engagement** | Passive (1) → Active (10) | Reader interaction, energy, direct address |\n| **Complexity** | Simple (1) → Sophisticated (10) | Vocabulary, sentence complexity, abstraction |\n\n### Output Includes\n- 4-axis scores with rationale\n- 5+ example sentences demonstrating specific techniques\n- AI modeling recommendations (specific instructions to replicate the voice)\n- Playful label (e.g., \"Velvet Sledgehammer\", \"Data-Driven Storyteller\")\n\n---\n\n## MODE 2: REWRITE\n\n### Required Inputs\n1. Content to rewrite\n2. Target TonePrint (from analysis, built-in profile, or described voice)\n\n### Rewrite Process\n1. Load target TonePrint (all 4 axis scores + qualitative attributes)\n2. Read source content completely; identify core meaning and key facts\n3. Apply ALL dimensions simultaneously: sentence patterns, vocabulary, engagement style, formatting, perspective\n4. Preserve all original meaning, facts, and data points\n5. Do NOT add or remove information\n\n---\n\n## Built-in Profiles\n\n| Profile | Label | Style |\n|---------|-------|-------|\n| `newscaster` | Crisp Communicator | Formal, authoritative, journalistic |\n| `backlinko` | SEO Strategist Sage | Professional, data-driven, engaging |\n\nUsage: \"Rewrite this in the newscaster voice\"\n\n---\n\n## ECC Voice Profile Schema\n\nUse when creating a reusable VOICE PROFILE for content engines:\n\n```markdown\n## VOICE PROFILE: [Name/Brand]\n\n### Rhythm\n- Average sentence length: [short/medium/varied]\n- Paragraph ceiling: [X sentences max]\n- Dominant types: [declarative/interrogative/imperative]\n\n### Compression\n- Information density: [high/medium]\n- Filler tolerance: none / low / moderate\n- Qualifier use: [never/rare/moderate]\n\n### Preferred Moves\n- [5-8 signature techniques]\n\n### Banned Moves\n- [5-8 phrases/patterns to avoid]\n\n### CTA Rules\n- [How CTAs are written]\n\n### Channel Notes\n- X/Twitter: [adaptations]\n- LinkedIn: [adaptations]\n- Newsletter: [adaptations]\n```\n\n---\n\n## Brand Guidelines Output (Extended Mode)\n\nWhen building brand guidelines (not a one-off profile), add:\n\n- **Formality Spectrum Rating** (1-10) with 3-5 quoted examples\n- **Vocabulary Preferences**: Use freely / Avoid / Signature phrases\n- **Sentence Structure Patterns**: Average length, dominant types, paragraph ceiling\n- **Do's and Don'ts** (8-12 each): Specific, actionable, backed by examples from analyzed sample\n\n#content-sop #voice #toneprint #brand\n","html":"

TonePrint: Voice Analysis & Rewriting System

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A TonePrint is a 4-axis writing style profile that captures HOW someone writes, not WHAT they write.

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Two Modes

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| Mode | Trigger | Output |\n|------|---------|--------|\n| Analyze | User provides a writing sample | Full TonePrint report (voice profile) |\n| Rewrite | User provides content + a TonePrint | Rewritten content matching the target voice |

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MODE 1: ANALYZE

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Minimum Input

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5 Analysis Dimensions

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  1. Writing Techniques and Strategies — Sentence structure, engagement methods, vocabulary choices
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  2. Content Structure — Organization, flow, visual elements (headers, bold, bullets)
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  3. Tone and Voice Attributes — Formality spectrum, emotional tone, perspective (I/you/they)
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  4. Vocabulary and Language Use — Complexity, jargon density, metaphor frequency
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  5. Unique Fingerprints — 2-3 things that make the voice immediately recognizable
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4-Axis Tone Grid (Score 1-10 each)

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| Axis | Scale | Measures |\n|------|-------|---------|\n| Feel | Loose (1) → Tight (10) | Structure, formality, rule-following |\n| Attitude | Irreverent (1) → Professional (10) | Professionalism, seriousness |\n| Engagement | Passive (1) → Active (10) | Reader interaction, energy, direct address |\n| Complexity | Simple (1) → Sophisticated (10) | Vocabulary, sentence complexity, abstraction |

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Output Includes

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MODE 2: REWRITE

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Required Inputs

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  1. Content to rewrite
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  2. Target TonePrint (from analysis, built-in profile, or described voice)
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Rewrite Process

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  1. Load target TonePrint (all 4 axis scores + qualitative attributes)
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  2. Read source content completely; identify core meaning and key facts
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  3. Apply ALL dimensions simultaneously: sentence patterns, vocabulary, engagement style, formatting, perspective
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  4. Preserve all original meaning, facts, and data points
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  5. Do NOT add or remove information
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Built-in Profiles

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| Profile | Label | Style |\n|---------|-------|-------|\n| newscaster | Crisp Communicator | Formal, authoritative, journalistic |\n| backlinko | SEO Strategist Sage | Professional, data-driven, engaging |

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Usage: \"Rewrite this in the newscaster voice\"

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ECC Voice Profile Schema

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Use when creating a reusable VOICE PROFILE for content engines:

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## VOICE PROFILE: [Name/Brand]\n\n### Rhythm\n- Average sentence length: [short/medium/varied]\n- Paragraph ceiling: [X sentences max]\n- Dominant types: [declarative/interrogative/imperative]\n\n### Compression\n- Information density: [high/medium]\n- Filler tolerance: none / low / moderate\n- Qualifier use: [never/rare/moderate]\n\n### Preferred Moves\n- [5-8 signature techniques]\n\n### Banned Moves\n- [5-8 phrases/patterns to avoid]\n\n### CTA Rules\n- [How CTAs are written]\n\n### Channel Notes\n- X/Twitter: [adaptations]\n- LinkedIn: [adaptations]\n- Newsletter: [adaptations]\n
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Brand Guidelines Output (Extended Mode)

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When building brand guidelines (not a one-off profile), add:

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#content-sop #voice #toneprint #brand

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