diff --git a/templates/blog_series_outline.yml b/templates/blog_series_outline.yml
index 4c0d054..062c0a4 100644
--- a/templates/blog_series_outline.yml
+++ b/templates/blog_series_outline.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: blog_series_outline
-description: "Plan a blog series — generate a numbered multi-post outline with title, brief, and keywords per post."
+description: "Plan a blog series -- generate a numbered multi-post outline with title, brief, and keywords per post."
 debug: true
 rag_exclude: [business_plan, charter]
 system: agent_prompt
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ steps:
         Cluster B: [Name]
           ...
 
-      Stop here — the numbered outline comes in the next step.
+      Stop here -- the numbered outline comes in the next step.
 
   - type: think
     model: power
@@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ steps:
       Using the cluster plan above, write the COMPLETE numbered outline.
 
       For each post, output exactly this format on ONE LINE:
-        N. [Post Title] — [2-3 sentence brief covering what the post does]. Keywords: [kw1, kw2, kw3]
+        N. [Post Title] -- [2-3 sentence brief covering what the post does]. Keywords: [kw1, kw2, kw3]
 
       Rules:
-        - Titles must be specific and curiosity-driven (not "Introduction to X" — instead "Why X breaks and how to fix it")
+        - Titles must be specific and curiosity-driven (not "Introduction to X" -- instead "Why X breaks and how to fix it")
         - Briefs must be 2-3 sentences describing the actual content (not the title restated)
         - 3 keywords per post: 1 primary, 2 supporting (naturally integrated, not stuffed)
         - Number sequentially from 1 to N
-        - Posts should build logically — early posts don't assume knowledge from later posts
+        - Posts should build logically -- early posts don't assume knowledge from later posts
         - Vary post types: how-to, analysis, checklist, case study, opinion, beginner explainer
         - At least 2 posts should be "highly shareable" (strong opinion, surprising finding, or practical quick-win)
 
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ steps:
         Full format:
           "[Post Title]
 
-          [Full brief from the outline — 2-3 sentences describing what the post covers]
+          [Full brief from the outline -- 2-3 sentences describing what the post covers]
 
           Keywords: [comma-separated keywords from the outline]"
       - depends_on: "" (all posts can be written in parallel)
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ adjudication:
       description: "All posts have title, brief, and keywords in the correct format"
     variety:
       weight: 30
-      description: "Posts cover different angles, formats, and difficulty levels — no redundancy"
+      description: "Posts cover different angles, formats, and difficulty levels -- no redundancy"
     progression:
       weight: 20
       description: "Series builds logically; posts don't assume knowledge the series hasn't covered"