Prompts for Writing & Content
Your Writing Toolkit
These aren't generic "write me an article" prompts. These are battle-tested prompts that produce output you can actually use — with minimal editing. Each one applies the techniques we've covered: role, context, format, and constraints. Modify them for your specific situation.
Blog Post Drafting
Write a [WORD COUNT]-word blog post about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [TONE — conversational/professional/witty]. Structure it with a hook opening (no clichés), 3-4 subheadings that guide the reader through a logical progression, and a closing that includes a specific, actionable takeaway. Use concrete examples, not abstract advice. Avoid these overused phrases: "in today's world," "it's no secret that," "at the end of the day."
[A structured, cliché-free blog post with concrete examples and a strong opening — publishable with minor edits]
Why this works: The anti-cliché list, structure guidance, and "concrete examples not abstract advice" instruction produce writing that sounds human and specific rather than generic AI content.
Email Sequences
Create a 3-email sequence for [PURPOSE — e.g., onboarding new customers]. Email 1: Sent immediately after [TRIGGER]. Goal: [GOAL]. Email 2: Sent [DAYS] later. Goal: [GOAL]. Email 3: Sent [DAYS] later. Goal: [GOAL]. For each email, provide: subject line (under 50 chars), preview text (under 90 chars), body (under 150 words), and CTA button text. Tone: [TONE]. Brand: [BRAND DESCRIPTION].
[Three cohesive emails that build on each other, each with all the specified elements — ready for your email tool]
Why this works: Specifying all the elements (subject, preview, body, CTA) for each email means you get complete, send-ready content. The sequence structure ensures the emails tell a coherent story across the series.
Social Media Batch
Create 7 social media posts for [PLATFORM] for the upcoming week. Topic theme: [THEME]. Mix of: 2 educational/tip posts, 2 engagement/question posts, 2 promotional posts, 1 personal/behind-the-scenes post. Each post should: be under [WORD/CHAR LIMIT], include a hook in the first line, end with a CTA or question. Include hashtag suggestions (3-5 per post). Never use: [BANNED PHRASES/EMOJIS].
[Seven varied, platform-optimized posts with hooks, CTAs, and hashtags — a full week of content in one prompt]
Why this works: The mix specification (2 educational, 2 engagement, etc.) prevents monotony. Platform-specific limits ensure the posts actually work. The hook + CTA structure maximizes engagement.
Content Editing & Improvement
Review this draft and provide: 1. **Strengths** — 2-3 things that work well (be specific) 2. **Weak spots** — 2-3 areas that need improvement (explain WHY they're weak) 3. **Revised version** — Rewrite the piece addressing the weak spots while preserving the strengths 4. **One tip** — The single most impactful thing I could do to improve my writing based on what you see [paste draft]
[Constructive, specific feedback followed by an improved version and a personalized writing tip]
Why this works: Asking for both strengths and weaknesses gives balanced feedback. The "explain WHY" instruction teaches you the principle, not just the fix. The rewrite shows you the improvement in action.
The bracket method
Notice how these prompts use [BRACKETS] for variables. Save these prompts as templates and just swap the bracketed parts each time. It takes 30 seconds to customize and saves 30 minutes of writing from scratch.
Quick Check
What makes the blog post prompt produce better-than-average AI content?
Key Takeaway
Save these writing prompts as templates with [BRACKETS] for variables. The key to great AI writing: ban clichés, demand concrete examples, specify format for every element, and always include tone + audience.