conference-talk-builder_skill

Overview

This skill helps you structure conference talks and generate iA Presenter markdown slides using the Story Circle narrative framework. It guides you from initial information gathering through slide generation and iterative refinement. Use it when you need a story-driven talk outline and ready-to-use slide deck, not for long-form blog posts or documentation.

How this skill works

I first collect details: title, audience, time limit, main points and a brain dump of your knowledge. I map your content to the eight Story Circle steps and produce a clear outline. Then I generate iA Presenter-compatible markdown slides with speaker notes, code formatting, and slide separation. Finally, I iterate on flow, timing, and code presentation until the deck fits your constraints.

When to use it

• Preparing a 20–45 minute technical conference talk or lightning talk
• Converting a personal talk idea into a story-driven outline
• Creating iA Presenter markdown slide decks with code examples
• Reformatting an existing talk to improve narrative flow
• Adapting a talk to strict time limits or specific audience skill levels

Best practices

• Start with a full brain dump so content maps cleanly to Story Circle steps
• Define audience knowledge level and time limit before drafting slides
• Break long code examples across slides and test on low-resolution displays
• Keep speaker notes concise and use humor or questions to engage
• Include a memorable follow-up URL or QR code on the closing slide

Example use cases

• Turn migration experiences (e.g., JavaScript → TypeScript) into a 30-minute talk with lessons learned
• Create a workshop talk that alternates explanation and hands-on code slides
• Restructure a failed talk into a narrative-driven presentation for a new conference
• Generate a slide deck that highlights a research experiment and its practical implications
• Produce a lightning talk focused on a single problem, solution, and results