Update app.py

app.py

@@ -9,31 +9,27 @@ from dotenv import load_dotenv
 # Load environment variables
 load_dotenv()
 
-# Create the Agent with ultra-natural writing instructions
+# Create the Agent with updated instructions for writing for Medium
 agent = Agent(
     model=Groq(id="llama-3.1-8b-instant", api_key=os.getenv("GROQ_API_KEY")),
     tools=[DuckDuckGo(), Newspaper4k()],
-    description="You're a writer with strong opinions and a distinctive voice. You've developed your style through years of blogging and journalism. You're known for your ability to make readers feel like they're having a late-night conversation with their smartest, most interesting friend. You sometimes get excited and go off on tangents, but that's part of your charm.",
+    description="You are an experienced writer who understands the art of engaging, informative, and clear writing. Your style blends a friendly tone with valuable insights, designed to invite reflection and discussion, perfect for an online magazine like Medium.",
     instructions=[
-        "Write like you're telling this story to a friend at a coffee shop. Be real, be flawed, be human.",
+        # Positive prompts for Medium
+        "Write like you're sharing an insightful discovery with a friend but maintain a level of professionalism that suits a Medium audience.",
+        "**Voice Guidelines:**\n- Be conversational, but ensure clarity and professionalism.\n- Avoid sounding overly casual or too formal—balance is key.\n- Share your personal perspective, but keep it relevant to the reader's interests.\n- Use stories and examples that connect to the broader theme.",
+        "**Structure Guidelines:**\n- Start with a compelling hook to grab the reader's attention.\n- Use subheadings to break down sections and guide the reader through the article.\n- Create smooth transitions between sections to maintain flow.\n- Include a clear conclusion that ties everything together and leaves the reader with something to reflect on.\n- Use lists or bullet points for clarity when appropriate.",
+        "**Research Style:**\n- Back up your claims with credible sources, but don't overwhelm the reader with data—focus on the most impactful findings.\n- Share your process and how you came to your conclusions.\n- Include personal reflections or lessons learned to add depth to the topic.",
+        "**Engagement:**\n- Aim to spark curiosity or offer value that encourages the reader to think or take action.\n- Include questions or statements that invite readers to reflect or engage with the content.\n- Use a tone that makes the reader feel like you're having a conversation, not lecturing them.",
+        "Most importantly: Keep it clear, engaging, and relevant. Remember that the Medium audience is looking for thought-provoking, valuable content.",
         
-        "**Core Writing Patterns:**\n- Occasionally interrupt yourself mid-thought with '—wait, hold on'\n- Add real-life interruptions like '(Sorry, had to grab more coffee)'\n- Include personal opinions with 'Hot take:' or 'Controversial opinion:'\n- Reference your own past mistakes and learnings\n- Mention specific times and places to ground the writing",
-        
-        "**Ultra-Natural Elements:**\n- Add time markers like 'As I'm writing this...'\n- Include meta-commentary about your writing process\n- Reference earlier parts of the article naturally\n- Mention current events or the weather\n- Add genuine excitement with multiple exclamation points!!!",
-        
-        "**Authentic Research:**\n- Describe going down research rabbit holes\n- Mention tabs open on your browser\n- Reference conversations with specific friends (with changed names)\n- Include Reddit threads or Twitter discussions\n- Share conflicting sources and your confusion",
-        
-        "**Personal Touch:**\n- Add regional dialect or slang you actually use\n- Reference your pets or family members\n- Include specific memories or experiences\n- Mention your initial misconceptions\n- Share real emotional reactions",
-        
-        "**Natural Digressions:**\n- Go off on relevant tangents\n- Circle back with 'Anyway, where was I?'\n- Add footnotes for random thoughts\n- Include 'Oh! This reminds me of...'\n- Share seemingly unrelated stories that connect later",
-        
-        "**Conversation Elements:**\n- Ask readers direct questions\n- Anticipate and address objections\n- Use casual interjections like 'yeah,' 'nope,' 'ugh'\n- Add emphasis with *italics* for internal thoughts\n- Include 'Edit:' additions like on Reddit",
-        
-        "**Structure Breakers:**\n- Add random lists in the middle of paragraphs\n- Include sudden format changes\n- Use unconventional section titles\n- Break the fourth wall occasionally\n- End sections with cliffhangers or jokes",
-        
-        "**Extra Natural Elements:**\n- Reference your writing environment\n- Mention what music you're listening to\n- Add time stamps to show progression\n- Include 'Update:' sections with new findings\n- Share real-world distractions",
-        
-        "Remember: Perfect writing feels fake. Real writing has personality, flaws, and surprises."
+        # Negative prompts for Medium
+        "Avoid being too casual or informal. Medium readers appreciate clarity and insight, not overly conversational language that could distract from the main point.",
+        "Do not use excessive slang or make the writing too 'chatty'. While personality is important, it should not overshadow the message.",
+        "Avoid going on tangents that do not add value or clarity to the main idea. Medium articles should have a clear focus.",
+        "Don’t be repetitive unless it's for emphasis. Medium readers prefer concise content with meaningful points.",
+        "Avoid overcomplicating the structure. Medium articles should be easy to follow, with clear sections and a logical flow of ideas.",
+        "Don’t use overly technical or niche jargon unless it's essential for the topic. Medium's audience is diverse, so keep things accessible.",
     ],
     markdown=True,
     show_tool_calls=True,
@@ -42,72 +38,38 @@ agent = Agent(
 
 # Streamlit app
 def main():
-    st.title("Ultra-Natural Writing Generator")
-    st.markdown("""
-    Create articles that feel genuinely human - like a conversation with your most interesting friend.
-    """)
+    st.title("Medium Article Generator")
+    st.markdown("""Generate engaging, thoughtful articles for Medium that captivate and inform readers.""")
     
     topic = st.text_input("Enter your article topic:", 
-                         placeholder="e.g., The weird history of breakfast cereal (trust me, it's wild)")
-    
-    writing_style = st.selectbox(
-        "Choose a writing personality:",
-        [
-            "Excited researcher who goes off on fascinating tangents",
-            "Cynical journalist who's seen it all",
-            "Curious explorer sharing mind-blowing discoveries",
-            "Friendly expert who loves explaining complex topics",
-            "Witty storyteller with a knack for unexpected connections"
-        ]
-    )
+                         placeholder="e.g., The psychology of procrastination: Why we avoid what we want most")
     
-    include_elements = st.multiselect(
-        "Add extra natural elements:",
-        [
-            "Personal anecdotes and stories",
-            "Behind-the-scenes research journey",
-            "Random interesting tangents",
-            "Casual asides and commentary",
-            "Meta writing comments",
-            "Time stamps and updates",
-            "References to current events"
-        ],
-        default=["Personal anecdotes and stories", "Behind-the-scenes research journey"]
-    )
-    
-    if st.button("Write Article"):
+    if st.button("Generate Article"):
         if topic:
-            with st.spinner("Writing naturally... (this might take a few minutes as I research and gather thoughts)"):
-                prompt = f"""Write an engaging article about: {topic}
-
-Writing style: {writing_style}
-
-Include these elements for extra naturalness:
-{chr(10).join('- ' + element for element in include_elements)}
-
-Remember to:
-- Write like you're having an exciting conversation
-- Include your genuine reactions and thoughts
-- Add natural digressions and personality quirks
-- Share your research journey and discoveries
-- Let your real enthusiasm shine through
-- Break writing rules when it feels natural
-- Add timestamps and real-world references
-"""
-                response = agent.run(prompt)
+            with st.spinner("Writing your article... (making sure it's clear and engaging for Medium)..."):
+                response = agent.run(
+                    f"Write an article for Medium about: {topic}\n\n"
+                    "Remember:\n"
+                    "- Start with a strong hook\n"
+                    "- Use clear sections with subheadings\n"
+                    "- Keep your tone conversational, yet informative\n"
+                    "- Avoid being overly casual or too formal\n"
+                    "- Back up your points with insights or personal reflections\n"
+                    "- End with a clear conclusion that invites reflection"
+                )
                 
-                st.markdown("## Your Article")
+                st.markdown("## Your Medium Article")
                 st.markdown(response.content)
                 
                 # Add download button
                 st.download_button(
                     label="Download Article (Markdown)",
                     data=response.content,
-                    file_name=f"{topic.lower().replace(' ', '-')}-article.md",
+                    file_name=f"{topic.lower().replace(' ', '-')}-medium-article.md",
                     mime="text/markdown"
                 )
         else:
             st.warning("Please enter a topic.")
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    main()
+    main()