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# Copy Validator - Hook-Story-Offer Scorecard
## Overview
Ruthlessly assess sales copy against Russell Brunson's Hook-Story-Offer framework combined with classic direct response principles. Score objectively, expose weak points, provide rewrites.
**Brunson's Core Principle:** "The hook grabs them, the story connects them, the offer converts them."
## When This Activates
- "validate my copy"
- "rate my copy" / "rate my headline"
- "is my copy good"
- "why isn't my copy converting"
- Checking copy before publishing
- Landing page, email, or ad copy feedback
## The Framework: Hook-Story-Offer Scorecard
```
HOOK (Stop + Engage) → STORY (Connect + Believe) → OFFER (Desire + Act)
```
**Scoring Dimensions (6 total):**
| Dimension | Weight | What It Measures |
|-----------|--------|------------------|
| Hook Power | 2x | Does the headline stop and engage? |
| Story Resonance | 1.5x | Does the story create emotional connection? |
| Proof Stacking | 1.5x | Is there enough evidence to believe? |
| Offer Presentation | 2x | Is the offer clear and desirable? |
| Urgency/Scarcity | 1x | Is there a reason to act NOW? |
| CTA Strength | 1x | Is the call-to-action compelling and clear? |
**Max Score:** 100 points
## Quick Workflow
1. **Gather copy** - Type, goal, audience, full text
2. **Score Hook** (0-10) - Stops scroll? Specific promise? Tension?
3. **Score Story** (0-10) - Origin story? Relatability? Transformation?
4. **Score Proof** (0-10) - Testimonials? Social proof? Belie