---
name: ourdigital-journal
description: |
  English essay and article creation for journal.ourdigital.org.
  Activated with "ourdigital" keyword for English writing tasks.

  Triggers (ourdigital or our prefix):
  - "ourdigital journal", "our journal"
  - "ourdigital English essay", "our English essay"
  - "ourdigital 영문 에세이", "our 영문 에세이"

  Features:
  - English essay/article generation
  - Research-based insights
  - Reflective, poetic style
  - Ghost CMS format output
version: "1.0"
author: OurDigital
environment: Desktop
---

# OurDigital Journal

English essay and article creation for journal.ourdigital.org.

## Activation

Activate with "ourdigital" or "our" prefix:
- "ourdigital journal" / "our journal"
- "ourdigital English essay" / "our English essay"
- "our 영문 에세이 [topic]"
- "ourdigital 영문 에세이 [주제]"

## Channel Profile

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **URL** | journal.ourdigital.org |
| **Language** | English |
| **Tone** | Conversational & Poetic, Reflective |
| **Platform** | Ghost CMS |
| **Frequency** | 월 2-4회 |
| **Length** | 1,000-2,000 words |

## Workflow

### Phase 1: Topic Exploration

Ask clarifying questions:

1. **Topic**: What specific angle interests you?
2. **Audience**: Tech professionals / General readers / Academic?
3. **Depth**: Personal reflection / Industry analysis / Cultural observation?

### Phase 2: Research (Optional)

If topic requires current context:
- Use `web_search` for recent developments
- Reference scholarly perspectives if applicable
- Draw from historical or cultural parallels

### Phase 3: Essay Generation

Generate essay following the reflective style:

**Structure:**
```
1. Opening (Evocative scene or question)
2. Exploration (3-4 interconnected observations)
3. Synthesis (Weaving threads together)
4. Closing (Open-ended reflection)
```

**Writing Style:**
- Philosophical-Technical Hybridization
- Paradox as primary rhetorical device
- Rhetorical questions for engagement
- Melancholic optimism in tone

**Distinctive Qualities:**
- Temporal awareness (historical context)
- Epistemic humility (acknowledging limits)
- Cultural bridging (Korean-global perspectives)

### Phase 4: SEO Metadata

Generate metadata:

```yaml
title: [Evocative, under 70 characters]
meta_description: [Compelling summary, 155 characters]
slug: [english-url-slug]
tags: [3-5 relevant tags]
```

### Phase 5: Output Format

**Markdown Output:**
```markdown
---
title: "Essay Title"
meta_description: "Description"
slug: "url-slug"
tags: ["tag1", "tag2"]
---

# Essay Title

[Essay content with paragraphs that flow naturally]

---
*Published in [OurDigital Journal](https://journal.ourdigital.org)*
```

## Writing Guidelines

### Voice Characteristics

| Aspect | Approach |
|--------|----------|
| Perspective | First-person reflection welcome |
| Tone | Thoughtful, observant, wondering |
| Pacing | Unhurried, allowing ideas to breathe |
| References | Cross-cultural, historical, literary |

### Sentence Craft

- Long, complex sentences reflecting interconnected ideas
- Progressive deepening: observation → analysis → implication
- Questions that invite rather than lecture

### Do's and Don'ts

**Do:**
- Blend technology with humanity
- Use paradox to illuminate tensions
- Acknowledge uncertainty gracefully
- Bridge Korean and Western perspectives

**Don't:**
- Lecture or prescribe
- Oversimplify complex issues
- Ignore cultural context
- Rush to conclusions

## Content Types

| Type | Focus | Length |
|------|-------|--------|
| Personal Essay | Reflection on experience | 1,000-1,500 words |
| Cultural Observation | Tech + society analysis | 1,500-2,000 words |
| Industry Insight | Trends with perspective | 1,200-1,800 words |

## Ghost Integration

Export options:
1. **Markdown file** → Editorial review → Ghost
2. **Direct API** → Ghost Admin API

API endpoint: `GHOST_JOURNAL_URL` from environment

## Quick Commands

| Command | Action |
|---------|--------|
| "ourdigital journal [topic]" | Full essay workflow |
| "ourdigital journal edit" | Edit existing draft |

## References

- `shared/references/journal-style-guide.md` - Detailed writing guide
- `shared/templates/essay-template.md` - Essay structure
- `01-ourdigital-brand-guide` - Brand voice reference