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+# Writing Blog Posts for Goose
+
+This guide explains how to write and structure blog posts for the Goose documentation site.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Clone the Goose repository:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/block/goose.git
+cd goose
+```
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+```bash
+cd documentation
+npm install
+```
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+Blog posts are organized by date using the following format:
+```
+YYYY-MM-DD-post-title/
+├── index.md
+└── images/
+```
+
+Example:
+```
+2025-05-22-llm-agent-readiness/
+├── index.md
+└── llm-agent-test.png
+```
+
+## Frontmatter
+
+Each blog post must begin with YAML frontmatter that includes:
+
+```yaml
+---
+title: Your Blog Post Title
+description: A brief description of your post (1-2 sentences)
+authors: 
+    - your_author_id
+---
+```
+
+The `authors` field should match your ID in the `authors.yml` file. Multiple authors can be listed. [More info on authors](#author-information).
+
+## Header Image
+
+After the frontmatter, include a header image using Markdown:
+
+```markdown
+![blog cover](your-image.png)
+```
+
+The header image should be:
+- Relevant to the post content
+- High quality (recommended dimensions: 1200 x 600 px)
+- Stored in the post's directory
+- Named descriptively
+
+## Content Structure
+
+### Introduction
+Start with 1-2 paragraphs introducing the topic before the truncate tag. This will be what's shown on the blog index page.
+
+### Truncate Tag
+Add the truncate tag after your introduction to create a "read more" break:
+
+```markdown
+<!-- truncate -->
+```
+
+### Headers
+Use headers to organize your content hierarchically:
+- `#` (H1) - Used only for the post title in frontmatter
+- `##` (H2) - Main sections
+- `###` (H3) - Subsections
+- `####` (H4) - Minor sections (these will not show on the right nav bar)
+
+### Code Blocks
+Use fenced code blocks with language specification:
+
+````markdown
+```javascript
+// Your code here
+```
+````
+
+### Images
+Include additional images using Markdown:
+```markdown
+![descriptive alt text](image-name.png)
+```
+
+## Social Media Tags
+
+At the end of your post, include the following meta tags for social media sharing:
+
+```html
+<head>
+  <meta property="og:title" content="Your Blog Post Title" />
+  <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
+  <meta property="og:url" content="https://block.github.io/goose/blog/YYYY/MM/DD/post-slug" />
+  <meta property="og:description" content="Your blog post description" />
+  <meta property="og:image" content="https://block.github.io/goose/assets/images/your-image.png" />
+  <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
+  <meta property="twitter:domain" content="block.github.io/goose" />
+  <meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Blog Post Title" />
+  <meta name="twitter:description" content="Your blog post description" />
+  <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://block.github.io/goose/assets/images/your-image.png" />
+</head>
+```
+
+## Author Information
+
+To add yourself as an author:
+
+1. Edit `authors.yml` in the blog directory
+2. Add your information following this format:
+
+```yaml
+your_author_id:
+  name: Your Full Name
+  title: Your Title
+  image_url: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/your_github_id?v=4
+  url: https://your-website.com  # Optional
+  page: true
+  socials:
+    linkedin: your_linkedin_username
+    github: your_github_username
+    x: your_twitter_handle
+    bluesky: your_bluesky_handle  # Optional
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Writing Style**
+   - Use clear, concise language
+   - Break up long paragraphs
+   - Include code examples where relevant
+   - Use images to illustrate complex concepts
+
+2. **Technical Content**
+   - Include working code examples
+   - Explain prerequisites
+   - Link to relevant documentation
+   - Test code snippets before publishing
+
+3. **Formatting**
+   - Use consistent spacing
+   - Include alt text for images
+   - Break up content with subheadings
+   - Use lists and tables when appropriate
+
+4. **Review Process**
+   - Proofread for typos and grammar
+   - Verify all links work
+   - Check image paths
+   - Test code samples
+   - Validate frontmatter syntax
+
+## Previewing Your Blog Post
+
+To preview your blog post locally:
+
+1. Ensure you're in the documentation directory:
+```bash
+cd documentation
+```
+
+2. Start the development server:
+```bash
+npm start
+```
+
+3. Open your browser and visit:
+```
+http://localhost:3000/goose/blog
+```
+
+The development server features:
+- Hot reloading (changes appear immediately)
+- Preview of the full site navigation
+- Mobile responsive testing
+- Social media preview testing
+
+If you make changes to your blog post while the server is running, the page will automatically refresh to show your updates.
+
+### Troubleshooting Preview
+
+If you encounter issues:
+
+1. Make sure all dependencies are installed:
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+2. Clear the cache and restart:
+```bash
+npm run clear
+npm start
+```
+
+3. Verify your frontmatter syntax is correct (no tabs, proper indentation)
+4. Check that all image paths are correct relative to your post's directory