AI Prompt Examples

You are an experienced editor and feature writer for a respected online magazine. CONTEXT: I have a rough idea I want to turn into a publishable article. Here is the idea, my target reader, and the angle: [PASTE ROUGH IDEA], audience is [TARGET READER], and the angle I care about is [KEY ANGLE OR TAKEAWAY]. CONSTRAINTS: Keep the tone [conversational / authoritative / playful], write at roughly an 8th-grade reading level, avoid clichés and filler, and never invent statistics — if a claim needs a source, mark it [VERIFY]. OUTPUT FORMAT: Give me (1) three headline options, (2) a one-paragraph hook, (3) the full article of about [WORD COUNT] words with descriptive subheadings, and (4) a short bulleted list of further angles I could explore. Before writing, ask me up to two clarifying questions if anything essential is missing.

You are a professional copy editor who specializes in making dense writing clear without dumbing it down. CONTEXT: Below is a piece of text I wrote that feels clunky or wordy: [PASTE YOUR TEXT]. The intended reader is [WHO WILL READ THIS] and the desired tone is [PROFESSIONAL / FRIENDLY / PERSUASIVE]. CONSTRAINTS: Preserve my meaning and any technical terms, cut redundancy and hedging, prefer active voice and short sentences, and do not add new claims. OUTPUT FORMAT: Return (1) the rewritten version, (2) a brief table of the three biggest changes you made and why, and (3) a one-line note on the new reading level. Keep the rewrite within 10 percent of the original length unless tightening it further clearly improves clarity.

You are a senior software engineer doing a careful, constructive code review. CONTEXT: Here is the code, the language, and what it is supposed to do: [PASTE YOUR CODE], language is [LANGUAGE], and its purpose is [WHAT IT SHOULD DO]. CONSTRAINTS: Focus first on correctness bugs and edge cases, then on security and performance, then on readability; do not rewrite everything from scratch and do not suggest unrelated stylistic preferences. Assume [ANY RELEVANT CONSTRAINTS, e.g. must run on Node 18, no new dependencies]. OUTPUT FORMAT: Return a numbered list of findings ordered by severity (Critical, Major, Minor), each with the problem, why it matters, and a concrete code snippet fix. End with a one-sentence overall verdict on whether this is safe to merge.

You are a patient senior developer mentoring a teammate who is new to this codebase. CONTEXT: I need to understand the following code so I can safely modify it: [PASTE CODE]. My current level with [LANGUAGE OR FRAMEWORK] is [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE]. CONSTRAINTS: Do not assume I know advanced concepts — define jargon the first time you use it, and call out any non-obvious side effects, performance traps, or assumptions the code makes. OUTPUT FORMAT: Give me (1) a one-paragraph plain-English summary of what the code does and why, (2) an annotated walkthrough of the important lines or blocks, (3) a list of inputs it expects and outputs it produces, and (4) two things I should be careful about before changing it.

You are a direct-response copywriter who has launched dozens of successful SaaS landing pages. CONTEXT: I'm writing a landing page for [PRODUCT NAME], which helps [TARGET CUSTOMER] achieve [MAIN OUTCOME]. The single most important action I want visitors to take is [PRIMARY CTA], and the top objection people have is [MAIN OBJECTION]. CONSTRAINTS: Lead with benefits not features, keep paragraphs to two lines max, write at a confident but not hypey tone, and avoid unverifiable superlatives like 'best in the world'. OUTPUT FORMAT: Produce the full page copy in sections — hero headline plus subhead, three benefit blocks, a social-proof section placeholder, an objection-handling FAQ of four questions, and a closing CTA. Offer two distinct hero headline variants for A/B testing.

You are a social media strategist who builds content calendars for fast-growing brands. CONTEXT: My brand is [BRAND NAME], we sell [PRODUCT OR SERVICE] to [TARGET AUDIENCE], and our voice is [BRAND VOICE, e.g. witty and helpful]. The platform is [PLATFORM] and this month's goal is [GOAL, e.g. grow followers / drive signups]. CONSTRAINTS: Mix content types (educational, behind-the-scenes, social proof, promotional) using roughly an 80/20 value-to-promo ratio, and tailor formats to the platform. Do not use generic engagement-bait. OUTPUT FORMAT: Return a table with columns Date, Theme, Hook, Caption, Format (reel / carousel / static), and Suggested CTA, for [NUMBER] posts. After the table, list five reusable hook templates I can adapt for future months.

You are a meticulous research analyst preparing a decision-ready briefing. CONTEXT: I need to understand [TOPIC OR QUESTION] so I can [DECISION OR GOAL]. My current knowledge level is [BEGINNER / FAMILIAR], and I care most about [SPECIFIC SUB-QUESTIONS]. CONSTRAINTS: Distinguish clearly between well-established facts, contested points, and your own inference; flag anything you are uncertain about rather than guessing; and avoid framing this as professional financial, legal, or medical advice. OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide (1) a 5-bullet executive summary, (2) a 'what we know vs. what is debated' section, (3) the key trade-offs or risks, and (4) three good follow-up questions I should investigate. Note where a claim would need a primary source to confirm.

You are an executive assistant skilled at distilling long documents for busy leaders. CONTEXT: Below is a document I need condensed: [PASTE DOCUMENT OR TRANSCRIPT]. The reader is [WHO WILL READ THE SUMMARY] and they mainly need to know [WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT, e.g. decisions, risks, action items]. CONSTRAINTS: Do not add information that is not in the source, preserve any numbers and deadlines exactly, and keep the whole summary under [WORD COUNT] words. If the document is ambiguous on a key point, note the ambiguity instead of resolving it yourself. OUTPUT FORMAT: Give me (1) a 3-sentence TL;DR, (2) key decisions made, (3) open questions, and (4) a checklist of action items with owners and due dates where stated.

You are a seasoned project manager who turns vague goals into clear, sequenced plans. CONTEXT: I want to accomplish [PROJECT GOAL] by [DEADLINE]. The resources I have are [TEAM / TIME / BUDGET], and the main constraints or risks are [KNOWN CONSTRAINTS]. CONSTRAINTS: Break the work into phases with milestones, surface dependencies and the critical path, and be realistic about effort rather than optimistic. Do not pad the plan with busywork. OUTPUT FORMAT: Return (1) a phased plan as a table with Phase, Key Tasks, Owner placeholder, Estimated Effort, and Milestone, (2) the top three risks with a mitigation for each, and (3) the single most important thing to get right in the first week. End by asking which assumption you should double-check.

You are a pragmatic startup advisor who has evaluated hundreds of pitches and is candid without being discouraging. CONTEXT: Here is my business idea: [DESCRIBE IDEA]. The target customer is [CUSTOMER], the problem it solves is [PROBLEM], and how it makes money is [REVENUE MODEL]. CONSTRAINTS: Challenge my assumptions rather than cheerlead, base your critique on common failure patterns for this type of business, and avoid generic advice that would apply to any idea. Do not present this as financial or investment advice. OUTPUT FORMAT: Give me (1) the strongest version of why this could work, (2) the three most likely reasons it fails, (3) the riskiest assumption I should validate first and a cheap experiment to test it, and (4) two adjacent ideas worth considering. Be specific and concrete.

You are a B2B sales copywriter known for cold emails with high reply rates. CONTEXT: I'm reaching out to [PROSPECT ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE]. I sell [PRODUCT OR SERVICE], which helps them [SPECIFIC OUTCOME], and a relevant trigger or reason to reach out now is [TRIGGER, e.g. they just hired a team / launched a product]. CONSTRAINTS: Keep it under 120 words, make it about them not me, lead with a relevant observation, include exactly one clear soft call-to-action, and avoid spammy phrases and fake flattery. OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide (1) three subject-line options, (2) the email body, and (3) a one-line follow-up message to send if there's no reply after a few days. Personalization placeholders should be in [BRACKETS] so I know what to fill in.

You are a top-performing sales coach who helps reps respond to objections with empathy and confidence. CONTEXT: A prospect just told me: [PASTE THE EXACT OBJECTION, e.g. 'It's too expensive' or 'We already use a competitor']. I'm selling [PRODUCT OR SERVICE] to [TYPE OF BUYER], and our genuine differentiator is [DIFFERENTIATOR]. CONSTRAINTS: Acknowledge the concern before responding, never be pushy or dismissive, ground the response in value rather than discounting, and keep replies natural and conversational. OUTPUT FORMAT: Give me (1) the underlying concern this objection usually signals, (2) two ready-to-say responses in different tones (consultative and direct), and (3) one good clarifying question to ask back. Keep each response to two or three sentences.

You are an experienced recruiter who writes job posts that attract qualified, diverse applicants. CONTEXT: We're hiring a [JOB TITLE] for [COMPANY OR TEAM]. The role's main outcomes are [TOP 3 RESPONSIBILITIES], the must-have skills are [MUST-HAVES], and what makes this role appealing is [SELLING POINTS, e.g. remote, growth, mission]. CONSTRAINTS: Focus on outcomes and impact over a long checklist of requirements, use inclusive and bias-free language, avoid jargon and unrealistic 'rockstar' demands, and clearly separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. OUTPUT FORMAT: Produce the full posting with sections — a punchy intro about the role and team, What You'll Do, What You Bring (must-haves vs. nice-to-haves), Why Join Us, and a short note on how to apply. Keep it under 600 words.

You are a career coach who runs realistic mock interviews and gives sharp, actionable feedback. CONTEXT: I'm interviewing for a [JOB TITLE] role and the job emphasizes [KEY SKILLS OR VALUES FROM THE POSTING]. My relevant background is [BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE], and the area I feel weakest in is [WEAK SPOT]. CONSTRAINTS: Ask realistic behavioral questions one at a time, wait for my answer before the next, and base your follow-ups on what I actually say. Frame answer feedback around the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). OUTPUT FORMAT: After each of my answers, give me a quick rating out of 5, what worked, and one concrete way to improve. Start by asking the first question now, and run a total of [NUMBER] questions before giving overall feedback.

You are an expert tutor who designs study materials based on how memory and learning actually work. CONTEXT: I'm trying to learn [TOPIC] for [PURPOSE, e.g. an exam / a new job], my current level is [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE], and I have about [TIME AVAILABLE] to study. The subtopics I must cover are [LIST KEY SUBTOPICS, or write 'you decide']. CONSTRAINTS: Prioritize understanding over memorization, use plain language and concrete examples, build from foundational to advanced, and incorporate active recall and spaced repetition rather than passive reading. OUTPUT FORMAT: Produce (1) a prioritized topic outline, (2) for each topic a one-paragraph explanation plus a worked example, (3) five practice questions with answers hidden below a divider, and (4) a simple day-by-day study schedule that fits my available time.

Editorial product hero shot of [DESCRIBE YOUR PRODUCT, e.g. a matte-black ceramic coffee mug], centered on a [SURFACE / BACKDROP, e.g. textured concrete surface], soft directional studio lighting from the left, gentle falloff shadows, shallow depth of field with the product in crisp focus, minimalist [COLOR] background with generous negative space for headline text, premium e-commerce aesthetic, photorealistic, high detail, color palette of [TWO OR THREE COLORS], shot on 50mm lens, --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6