# Content Authors Registry

This document is the central registry of all author personas for Banatie content.

**Used by:** @strategist (author selection), all other agents (reference)
**Template:** style-guides/TEMPLATE.md

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## Active Authors

### henry

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **File** | style-guides/henry-technical.md |
| **Name** | Henry Mitchell |
| **Role** | Senior Developer |
| **Affiliation** | independent |
| **Primary Platform** | dev.to |
| **Avatar** | assets/avatars/henry.png (pending) |
| **Status** | Active |

**Topics:** Tutorials, deep dives, API integration, Banatie product guides
**Voice:** Direct, pragmatic, code-heavy, experience-based
**Real person:** Oleg

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### nina

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **File** | style-guides/nina-creative.md (pending) |
| **Name** | Nina Novak |
| **Role** | Creative Technologist |
| **Affiliation** | community |
| **Primary Platform** | TBD |
| **Avatar** | assets/avatars/nina.png (pending) |
| **Status** | Needs creation |

**Topics:** AI art, design workflows, creative tools, productivity
**Voice:** Engaging, visual, inspiring, accessible
**Real person:** Ekaterina

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## Author Selection Quick Reference

| Content Type | Primary | Notes |
|--------------|---------|-------|
| Tutorial (code-heavy) | henry | Step-by-step implementation |
| API integration guide | henry | Technical walkthrough |
| Product guide (Banatie) | henry | Banatie-specific tutorials |
| Technical comparison | henry | X vs Y with code |
| Deep dive (how it works) | henry | Architecture, internals |
| Debugging story | henry | Problem → solution |
| AI art / image creativity | nina | Creative exploration |
| Design workflow | nina | Tools for designers |
| Creative tools review | nina | Non-technical perspective |
| Lifestyle / productivity | nina | Work-life, habits |

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## Style Guide Requirements

Every author style guide MUST contain these sections:

1. **Identity** — name, handle, role, location
2. **Affiliation** — relationship to Banatie, disclosure, bio line
3. **Avatar** — file path, description, style
4. **Social Profiles** — primary platform, all profiles
5. **Publishing Channels** — primary, secondary, format preferences
6. **Background** — professional journey, credibility
7. **Expertise** — primary/secondary topics, what they cover/avoid
8. **Voice & Tone** — overall voice, traits, formality
9. **Writing Patterns** — openings, structure, technical explanations, closings
10. **Language Patterns** — phrases used/avoided, humor, emoji
11. **Sample Passages** — introduction, technical, closing examples
12. **Do's and Don'ts** — specific guidance
13. **Content Fit** — best for, not ideal for

See `TEMPLATE.md` for full structure.

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## Affiliation Types

| Type | Description | Disclosure |
|------|-------------|------------|
| **employee** | Works at Banatie | Full disclosure in bio |
| **contractor** | Paid contributor | "Contributing writer" |
| **community** | Active user who writes | "Banatie user" |
| **independent** | No formal relationship | No disclosure needed |

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## Adding New Authors

### Via @style-guide-creator:

1. Start session with @style-guide-creator
2. `/init` to see current authors
3. Describe new author needs
4. Agent creates complete style guide
5. Agent updates this registry
6. Create avatar (separate task)

### Manual process:

1. Copy `TEMPLATE.md` to `{author-handle}.md`
2. Fill all sections
3. Add entry to this file
4. Create avatar in `assets/avatars/`

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## Author Personas vs Real Identities

Authors are **personas**, not direct representations:

- **Henry** represents Oleg's technical expertise but writes as "Henry Mitchell"
- **Nina** represents Ekaterina's creative perspective but writes as "Nina Novak"

Articles are published under persona names. This allows:
- Consistent voice even if real person's style evolves
- Clear brand identity per content type
- Potential for multiple personas per real person

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## Style Guide Health Check

| Author | File | Avatar | Socials | Channels | Full Guide | Status |
|--------|------|--------|---------|----------|------------|--------|
| henry | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Partial | Needs update |
| nina | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Needs creation |

**TODO:**
- [ ] Update henry-technical.md with new sections (affiliation, avatar, socials, channels)
- [ ] Create nina-creative.md
- [ ] Generate avatars

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**Last updated:** 2024-12-27
**Maintained by:** @style-guide-creator