Good prompts get good results. Here are 50 templates you can copy, customize, and use immediately.
Writing and Content
1. Blog Post Outline
Create an outline for a blog post about [topic].
Target audience: [describe audience]
Tone: [casual/professional/educational]
Include: Introduction, 5-7 main sections, conclusion
2. Email Draft
Write an email to [recipient type].
Purpose: [what you want to achieve]
Context: [relevant background]
Tone: [formal/casual/urgent]
Length: [short/medium/detailed]
3. Social Media Post
Write a [platform] post about [topic].
Goal: [engagement/information/promotion]
Include: [hashtags/emoji/call-to-action]
Character limit: [number]
Brand voice: [describe]
4. Product Description
Write a product description for [product].
Target customer: [describe]
Key features to highlight: [list 3-5]
Tone: [aspirational/practical/luxury]
Length: [number] words
5. Rewrite for Clarity
Rewrite this text to be clearer and more concise:
[paste text]
Maintain the core message but simplify the language.
Professional Communication
6. Meeting Request
Draft an email requesting a meeting.
With: [person/role]
Purpose: [reason]
Suggested times: [options]
Duration needed: [time]
My context: [brief background]
7. Status Update
Write a project status update.
Project: [name]
Progress since last update: [list]
Blockers: [any issues]
Next steps: [planned actions]
Audience: [stakeholders]
8. Feedback Delivery
Help me give constructive feedback.
Situation: [what happened]
Impact: [why it matters]
Desired change: [what should happen]
Tone: [supportive but direct]
9. Decline Request Gracefully
Help me decline [request type].
Reason: [why declining]
Relationship: [context with requestor]
Alternative to offer: [if any]
Tone: [apologetic/firm/grateful]
10. Follow-Up Email
Write a follow-up email.
Original context: [what it's about]
Days since last contact: [number]
Goal: [what you want]
Tone: [persistent but respectful]
Analysis and Research
11. Summarize Document
Summarize this document in [number] bullet points:
[paste document]
Focus on: [key aspects to capture]
Audience: [who will read summary]
12. Compare Options
Compare these options: [list options]
Criteria: [factors that matter]
Context: [my situation]
Format: Table with pros/cons
Recommend: [yes/no - whether to give recommendation]
13. Extract Key Points
From this text, extract:
1. Main arguments
2. Key facts/statistics
3. Conclusions
4. Potential weaknesses
[paste text]
14. Research Summary
Summarize what I need to know about [topic].
My purpose: [why I need to know]
My background: [relevant knowledge level]
Format: [bullet points/paragraphs]
Focus on: [specific aspects]
15. SWOT Analysis
Create a SWOT analysis for [subject].
Context: [relevant background]
Industry: [if applicable]
Focus areas: [specific concerns]
Problem Solving
16. Break Down Problem
I'm facing this problem: [describe]
Help me:
1. Identify root causes
2. List possible solutions
3. Evaluate tradeoffs
4. Recommend next steps
17. Devil’s Advocate
Here's my plan: [describe]
Play devil's advocate:
- What could go wrong?
- What am I not seeing?
- What assumptions might be wrong?
- What would critics say?
18. Decision Framework
Help me decide between [options].
My priorities: [rank what matters]
Constraints: [limitations]
Timeline: [when I need to decide]
Risk tolerance: [low/medium/high]
19. Brainstorm Solutions
I need ideas for [goal].
Constraints: [limitations]
Already considered: [options rejected]
Give me 10 ideas ranging from safe to creative.
20. Root Cause Analysis
This problem keeps happening: [describe]
What I've tried: [past solutions]
Help me identify the underlying cause, not just symptoms.
Learning and Explanation
21. Explain Concept
Explain [concept] to me.
My background: [relevant knowledge]
Purpose: [why I need to understand]
Style: [analogies/examples/technical]
Depth: [overview/detailed]
22. Study Guide
Create a study guide for [topic].
Exam/purpose: [context]
Time available: [how long to study]
Format: [flashcards/outline/practice questions]
23. ELI5 (Explain Like I’m 5)
Explain [complex topic] in the simplest possible terms.
Use analogies and everyday examples.
Avoid jargon completely.
24. Compare and Contrast
Explain the difference between [A] and [B].
Context: [why I'm comparing]
Focus on: [specific aspects]
Level: [beginner/intermediate/expert]
25. Quiz Me
Quiz me on [topic].
Difficulty: [easy/medium/hard]
Format: [multiple choice/short answer/both]
Number of questions: [number]
Give feedback after each answer.
Business and Strategy
26. Business Pitch
Help me pitch [idea/product].
Audience: [who]
Time limit: [duration]
Key points to hit: [list]
Their likely concerns: [anticipated objections]
27. Competitor Analysis
Analyze [competitor].
My business: [context]
Focus on: [product/pricing/positioning/weakness]
Format: [bullets/narrative]
28. Meeting Agenda
Create an agenda for a meeting about [topic].
Attendees: [who]
Duration: [time]
Goal: [desired outcome]
Must cover: [required topics]
29. Executive Summary
Write an executive summary for [document type].
Key findings: [list main points]
Audience: [decision makers]
Length: [word count]
Action requested: [what you want them to do]
30. OKR Creation
Help me create OKRs for [team/project].
Time period: [quarter/year]
Company goals: [relevant context]
Resources available: [constraints]
Personal and Career
31. Resume Bullet Point
Improve this resume bullet point:
[original bullet]
Highlight: [specific achievement/skill]
Quantify if possible.
32. Cover Letter
Write a cover letter for [position].
My background: [relevant experience]
Why this company: [specific reasons]
Tone: [enthusiastic/professional/confident]
33. Interview Prep
Help me prepare for an interview for [role].
Company: [name/type]
Likely questions: [areas of focus]
My weaknesses to address: [concerns]
34. Salary Negotiation
Help me negotiate salary for [position].
Offered: [amount]
Market rate: [if known]
My leverage: [experience/skills/alternatives]
35. Networking Message
Write a networking message to [person type].
How we're connected: [context]
Purpose: [what I want]
Tone: [genuine, not transactional]
Creative and Fun
36. Story Prompt
Start a story with:
Setting: [where/when]
Genre: [type]
Main character: [description]
Conflict: [challenge]
Write the first 3 paragraphs.
37. Gift Ideas
Suggest gift ideas for [person].
Their interests: [list]
Budget: [range]
Occasion: [reason]
Preferences: [practical/experiential/etc]
38. Travel Planning
Help me plan a trip to [destination].
Duration: [days]
Budget: [range]
Interests: [what I enjoy]
Must-see: [priorities]
Travel style: [adventurous/relaxed/cultural]
39. Meal Planning
Plan meals for [number] days.
Dietary needs: [restrictions]
Cooking skill: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]
Time available: [per meal]
Number of people: [serving size]
40. Event Planning
Help me plan [event type].
Number of guests: [size]
Budget: [amount]
Date: [when]
Venue ideas: [constraints]
Must-haves: [non-negotiables]
Technical and Coding
41. Code Review
Review this code:
[paste code]
Check for:
- Bugs
- Performance issues
- Best practices
- Readability
42. Explain Code
Explain what this code does:
[paste code]
Level of detail: [high-level/line-by-line]
My experience: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]
43. Debug Help
This code isn't working:
[paste code]
Expected behavior: [what should happen]
Actual behavior: [what happens]
Error message: [if any]
44. Write Function
Write a [language] function that:
Purpose: [what it should do]
Inputs: [parameters]
Outputs: [return value]
Edge cases: [special situations]
45. API Integration
Help me integrate with [API name].
Purpose: [what I'm building]
Language: [which language]
Specific endpoint: [if known]
Example I need: [type of request]
Meta-Prompts
46. Improve My Prompt
I'm trying to get AI to [goal].
Here's my current prompt: [paste]
What's missing or unclear?
How would you improve it?
47. Role Assignment
You are a [expert type] with [X] years of experience in [field].
Approach this like you're advising a colleague.
Be specific and actionable.
48. Output Format
[Your request]
Format your response as:
- [Specify: bullets/table/numbered list/JSON]
- [Length: brief/detailed]
- [Include: specific elements]
49. Iteration Request
That's good, but:
- Make it more [specific quality]
- Less [quality to reduce]
- Add [missing element]
- Remove [unnecessary element]
50. Context Setting
Context:
- I am a [your role]
- Working on [project type]
- For [audience/client]
- Goal is [objective]
With this context, help me [specific request].
How to Use These Templates
- Copy the template
- Fill in the [brackets]
- Delete any irrelevant lines
- Add specific details
- Iterate on the result
Better prompts = better results. Use these as starting points, then customize for your specific needs.
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