Before diving into specific prompts, keep these principles in mind:
Be conversational and polite with AI tools
Think of them as smart but literal-minded collaborators
Don't hesitate to iterate and refine your requests
Keep a "lab notebook" to save successful prompts and outputs
Email & Communications Prompts
For First Drafts
You are an expert on [topic/field]. We would appreciate your help drafting an email about [specific topic]. This email needs to [describe goal]. The audience is [describe audience]. Please aim for approximately [X] words.
For Multiple Audiences
We need to communicate the same message to different audiences. Here is our core message:
[paste message]
Please adapt this for:
1. [Audience 1 description]
2. [Audience 2 description]
Key considerations for each audience: [list any special requirements]
For Different Formats
We have the following email text:
[paste text]
Please create versions suitable for:
- Digital displays (30 words max)
- Social media posts
- Newsletter blurb
Editorial & Style Review Prompts
For Style Guide Compliance
Please review this text for compliance with [style guide name] guidelines, particularly focusing on:
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Formatting
- [Other specific elements]
Please provide specific suggestions for any needed corrections.
For Tone Analysis
Please analyze the tone of this piece and suggest adjustments to make it more:
[choose relevant goals: approachable/professional/casual/formal]
Please highlight specific phrases that could be adjusted and suggest alternatives.
Audience Testing Prompts
Simulated Reader Feedback
You are a [describe specific audience member, e.g., "3L law student"]. You've just received this communication:
[paste content]
Please respond with:
1. Your initial reaction
2. Any questions you have after reading
3. Anything that would make you hesitant to [take desired action]
4. Suggestions for making this more compelling for people like you
Focus Group Simulation
Please play the role of 5 different [describe audience members] reviewing this content. For each persona:
1. Provide their brief background
2. Their main takeaway from the content
3. Their specific concerns or questions
4. What would make them more likely to engage
Multi-Channel Campaign Prompts
Campaign Planning
We are planning a [type] campaign with the following components:
- Direct mail piece
- Follow-up email series
- [Other components]
Our goal is to [describe objective]. Our audience is [describe audience].
Please provide:
1. Suggested timeline for each component
2. Key messages for each piece
3. How to maintain consistency while optimizing for each channel
Creating Supporting Materials
We have this main content piece:
[paste content]
Please create supporting materials including:
1. Email subject lines (5 options)
2. Social media posts (3 versions)
3. Short blurb for digital displays
4. Key talking points for team members
Maintain consistent messaging while adapting for each format.
Research & Analysis Prompts
Content Analysis
Please analyze these [X] documents and identify:
1. Common themes
2. Key differences in approach
3. Most effective elements from each
4. Suggestions for combining the best elements
Documents:
[paste documents]
Best Practices Research
What are the current best practices for [specific topic] in [industry/field]?
Please focus on:
1. Recent trends
2. Proven strategies
3. Common pitfalls to avoid
4. Examples of successful implementation
Include citations where possible.
Tips for Better Results
Always start by clearly stating the role you want the AI to play
Provide context about your audience and goals
Be specific about format requirements
Ask for explanations when you want to understand the reasoning
Don't hesitate to ask for revisions or refinements
Save successful prompts for future use
Remember: These prompts are starting points. Modify them based on your specific needs and learn from what works best in your context.
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