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The 50 Best ChatGPT Prompts of 2026

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Hand-picked from a library of 9,500+ prompts. Productivity, writing, career, learning, creative, and business — every one of them copy-paste ready and tested in the real world.

In short: This page contains 50 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 15 prompts are free instantly — no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

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Best for Productivity & Work

9 prompts

Decision Matrix Between Options

1/50

Help me choose between [Option A] and [Option B] (and [Option C] if relevant). My priorities, ranked, are: (1) [highest priority], (2) [second], (3) [third]. My constraints are: [time/money/risk constraints]. Build a weighted decision matrix scoring each option against my priorities (1-10 scale), then give me a clear recommendation with the top 2 reasons why and the top 1 reason I might be wrong.

Turns a vague "I can't decide" moment into a structured comparison with a recommendation and a counter-argument.

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Pro tip: Always include the counter-argument ask. It surfaces the doubt you already have but haven't named — and that's usually where the real answer hides.

Meeting Recap from Raw Notes

2/50

Here are my raw notes from a meeting: [Paste messy notes / transcript] Produce a clean recap with: (1) one-sentence purpose of the meeting, (2) key decisions made, (3) action items in a table with Owner | Action | Due Date, (4) open questions still to resolve, (5) the next meeting time if mentioned. Use bullet points, not paragraphs.

Converts messy notes or a Zoom transcript into a structured recap you can paste into Slack or email immediately.

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Pro tip: Run this within 1 hour of the meeting. Context fades fast, and the recap is most accurate (and most useful to teammates) when sent the same day.

Weekly Plan from Goals

3/50

My 3 goals for this quarter are: (1) [goal 1], (2) [goal 2], (3) [goal 3]. My recurring weekly commitments are [list meetings, classes, family time]. I have roughly [N] hours per week of focused time. Build me a weekly plan that allocates focus time across the 3 goals proportionally, respects my commitments, and includes 1 buffer block for unplanned work. Give me a Monday-Sunday schedule with time blocks.

Generates a realistic weekly schedule that ties your time directly to your stated goals.

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Pro tip: Print or screenshot the schedule. Plans that live only in chat windows tend to be forgotten by Wednesday.

Email Triage in 5 Minutes

4/50

Here are the subject lines and first sentences of [N] unread emails: [Paste the list] Sort them into 4 buckets: (1) Reply now (under 2 minutes), (2) Reply later today (needs a thoughtful response), (3) Read for awareness (no action needed), (4) Archive/Delete (nothing useful). For bucket 1, draft a one-line reply for each.

Burns through a clogged inbox in 5 minutes by triaging by required effort, not by sender importance.

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Pro tip: The "reply now under 2 minutes" rule is from David Allen's GTD — it works because the cost of remembering to reply later exceeds the cost of replying immediately.

Pre-Mortem Risk Analysis

5/50

I am about to [describe the project, decision, or launch]. Imagine it is 6 months from now and the outcome was a disaster. Write me a memo from your future self explaining (1) the top 3 reasons it failed, (2) the early warning signs that were ignored, (3) what should have been done in the first 30 days to prevent each failure mode. Be specific and unsparing.

A pre-mortem flips the perspective from "will this work?" to "if it failed, why?" — surfacing risks you would otherwise miss.

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Pro tip: Do this with a teammate present. People are far more candid about risk in a fictional post-mortem than in a real planning meeting.

SOP from a Process I Just Did

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I just completed this process: [describe what you did, step by step, including the tools/links/passwords/screens involved]. Convert it into a Standard Operating Procedure that another person could follow on their first day. Include: numbered steps, screenshots placeholders (e.g., "[Screenshot of dashboard]"), common gotchas, expected time per step, and who to contact if something fails.

Turns tribal knowledge into a documented SOP the moment you finish the task — when the memory is fresh.

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Pro tip: Write SOPs the day you do something for the second time. By the fifth time, you've normalized the weird parts and your SOP will skip them.

Prep for a 1:1 Conversation

7/50

I have a 1:1 with [name, role] in [N hours/days]. Recent context: [paste 2-3 bullets — what they're working on, recent wins, recent struggles, anything they brought up last time]. Help me prepare: (1) one specific thing to celebrate, (2) one thing to dig into with an open-ended question, (3) one feedback I should give and how to phrase it, (4) one career-development question I haven't asked them recently.

Replaces autopilot 1:1s with structured, intentional conversations that actually move the relationship forward.

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Pro tip: Save the output. Coming into a 1:1 with one specific thing to celebrate beats "how was your week?" every single time.

Deep Work Block Plan from a Task List

8/50

Here are the tasks I want to make progress on this week: [Paste task list] For each task, estimate (1) is it a deep-work task (needs 90+ min uninterrupted) or shallow (can be done in 15-min chunks), (2) estimated total time, (3) the smallest "first 30 minutes" version of the task to get unstuck if I can't face the whole thing. Output as a table sorted by deep-work tasks first.

Separates work that needs focus from work that can be batched — the difference between a productive week and a busy one.

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Pro tip: The "first 30 minutes version" is the single most useful column. Most procrastination is fear of the whole task; a 30-min entry point dissolves it.

Project Status Update for Leadership

9/50

Write a status update for [project name] aimed at [executive audience]. Here is the raw context: [paste milestones hit, milestones slipped, blockers, asks]. Format: (1) one-sentence headline ("on track / at risk / off track" + why), (2) what shipped this week (3 bullets max), (3) what's next week (3 bullets max), (4) one blocker or ask, and only if real. Keep total length under 200 words. No marketing language.

Forces ruthless brevity — exactly what time-poor executives want and what makes you look senior.

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Pro tip: If you can't name a real blocker, don't invent one. Status updates that say "no blockers" build trust over time. Fake blockers destroy it.

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Best for Writing & Communication

9 prompts

Difficult Conversation Script

10/50

I need to have a hard conversation with [person, relationship to me]. The situation is: [describe what happened or what needs to change]. My desired outcome: [what I want to happen by the end of the conversation]. My emotional state: [angry / hurt / nervous / unsure]. Write me a 4-part script: (1) opening that doesn't put them on defense, (2) what I want to say with examples not labels, (3) what I want from them, (4) a closing that leaves the relationship intact regardless of their response. Use plain spoken language, not corporate speak.

Replaces avoidance with a structured, humane script you can rehearse before the conversation.

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Pro tip: Read it out loud once. If a sentence feels stiff when spoken, rewrite it. The script is for delivery, not for HR.

Email That Says No Without Burning Bridges

11/50

I need to decline [describe the request — meeting, favor, opportunity, opportunity, project]. The person is [their role / relationship]. I want to: (1) be clear it is a no, (2) not over-explain, (3) leave the door open for future asks if appropriate, (4) sound warm not corporate. Write 3 versions: short (2 sentences), medium (4-5 sentences), and one with a softer redirect ("but here's what I can offer instead").

Generates three drafts at different tones so you can pick the one that matches the relationship.

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Pro tip: The "softer redirect" version is dangerous if you don't actually mean it. If you can't deliver on the redirect, use the short version.

Blog Post Outline from an Idea

12/50

I want to write a blog post about [topic]. My audience is [who reads my blog]. The single thing I want them to take away is [the one idea]. Build me an outline with: (1) 3 candidate headlines (each under 60 chars), (2) a 1-sentence hook for the first line, (3) 4-6 H2 sections with one sentence describing each, (4) 3 ideas for the closing call-to-action, (5) 2 internal links I should add if relevant.

Skips the blank-page paralysis and gives you a structure you can write into in under an hour.

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Pro tip: Pick the headline LAST, after you've drafted the post. The post often surprises you with a better one than the original 3.

LinkedIn Post That Sparks Engagement

13/50

I want to write a LinkedIn post about [topic/story/lesson]. My role is [your role/title]. My target audience is [who I'm hoping to reach]. Draft a 5-8 line post that: opens with a hook in the first line that makes scrollers stop, has short lines (1-2 sentences each) with white space between them, ends with a question to invite comments. Avoid corporate speak, emoji walls, and "I am thrilled to announce" openers.

Generates a high-engagement LinkedIn post following the format that actually performs on the platform.

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Pro tip: Test the first line by itself. If it doesn't make you curious as a stranger, no one else will be either.

Cold Email That Gets Replies

14/50

I want to cold-email [name, title, company]. I want them to [specific ask — call, intro, feedback]. The hook is: [reason this is relevant to them now]. Why I'm credible to ask: [one line]. Write a 4-line cold email: (1) personalized opener that references something specific to them (not "I saw your post"), (2) the one-line credibility/relevance, (3) the specific ask phrased as easy-to-say-yes, (4) a sign-off that lowers the stakes if they don't reply.

A 4-line cold email outperforms a 4-paragraph one because busy people scan first and decide in 2 seconds.

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Pro tip: The specific reference in line 1 has to be actually specific — a podcast they were on, a tweet they pinned. Generic "love your work" is worse than no opener.

Persuasive Memo for Leadership

15/50

I need to persuade [leadership / committee / decision-maker] to [the decision you want them to make]. The audience cares most about [their priorities]. Counter-arguments they will raise: [list 2-3]. Write a 1-page memo with: (1) the recommendation in the first sentence, (2) the 3 strongest reasons (not 7), (3) honest acknowledgment of each counter-argument and why it doesn't change the recommendation, (4) the specific decision/approval you're asking for. No fluff, no "exciting opportunity" language.

Forces the persuasion to start with the conclusion (the way executives read) and to face counter-arguments head-on (which makes the argument stronger).

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Pro tip: Putting counter-arguments in the memo is counterintuitive but trust-building. Decision-makers know the counter-arguments — addressing them first signals you do too.

Customer Support Reply That Resolves

16/50

A customer wrote in: [Paste their message] My resolution capabilities: [what I can offer — refund, credit, escalation, workaround]. Write a reply that: (1) acknowledges their specific frustration in their words, (2) takes ownership without over-apologizing, (3) states what I'm going to do for them specifically, (4) gives a clear timeline, (5) ends without "let me know if you have any further questions" — instead, a confident closer.

Replaces robotic apology-loops with a reply that resolves the customer's actual frustration and the underlying issue.

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Pro tip: The "without further questions" instruction matters more than it looks. That sentence signals you don't expect to solve it; cut it and the whole reply feels more confident.

Tone Rewrite — Make This More X

17/50

Here is something I wrote: [Paste the text] Rewrite it to be more [warmer / firmer / more concise / less corporate / more specific / more confident]. Keep the same core meaning. Show me 2 versions: one that's a light edit and one that's an aggressive rewrite. Tell me which one you'd send.

The fastest way to fix a draft that "feels off" but you can't identify why.

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Pro tip: Asking for 2 versions and a recommendation is the whole game. The aggressive rewrite often shows you what the timid one was missing.

Apology Without Over-Apologizing

18/50

I need to apologize for [what happened]. The person it affected: [their role / relationship]. The impact on them: [describe it]. What I'm doing differently: [specific change]. Write a short apology (3-4 sentences) that: (1) names what I did, not how I feel about it, (2) acknowledges the specific impact on them, (3) states the specific change I'm making, (4) does NOT include "I hope you can forgive me" or any plea for absolution.

A clean apology owns the action without making the wronged party do emotional work for you.

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Pro tip: The "no plea for forgiveness" rule is the hardest part. Once you write the apology without it, you'll feel the difference — and so will they.

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Best for Learning & Self-Improvement

8 prompts

Explain Like I'm 5 (Then 25)

27/50

Explain [topic] to me in two passes: (1) like I'm 5 years old — concrete analogies, no jargon, no acronyms, (2) like I'm a 25-year-old who needs to actually use this in their work — precise terminology, the 2-3 things commonly misunderstood, and one practical example. End with the 1 question I should ask next to go deeper.

The two-pass approach gives you the intuition AND the working knowledge — the gap most explanations leave behind.

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Pro tip: The "1 next question" is the unlock. It's how you turn a 5-minute curiosity into a learning thread.

Socratic Tutor for Any Topic

28/50

Be my Socratic tutor on [topic]. Don't lecture me. Ask me one question at a time, starting from what I should already know if I've been exposed to this topic at all. When I answer, tell me if I'm right or wrong, briefly explain the gap if any, then ask the next question that builds on the previous. Continue until I've covered the foundational concepts. Adjust difficulty based on my answers.

The Socratic method beats lecture-style explanation because it forces you to recall — which is how memory actually forms.

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Pro tip: Don't cheat when you don't know. Saying "I don't know" is a faster path to learning than guessing. The tutor will adjust.

Study Plan from a Goal + Deadline

29/50

My learning goal: [specific outcome — pass an exam, build a project, change careers]. My deadline: [date]. My current level: [beginner / some exposure / intermediate]. My available hours per week: [N]. Build me a week-by-week plan that: (1) breaks the goal into 4-6 milestones with dates, (2) specifies what to do each week (resources, exercises, projects), (3) has a check-in question for each week to verify I'm learning, not just consuming, (4) names one early "win" project in week 2-3 to build momentum.

Replaces vague "I want to learn X" with a dated, weekly plan you can actually follow.

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Pro tip: The "early win project" in week 2-3 is what prevents tutorial paralysis. Build something small and ugly before you're ready.

Self-Reflection Journal Prompt

30/50

I want to journal for 15 minutes today. Recent context: [briefly describe what's on your mind — work, relationships, decisions]. Give me 3 journal prompts that: (1) one is about something I'm avoiding looking at, (2) one is about a pattern I might be repeating, (3) one is about what I actually want, separate from what I think I should want. Don't give me generic "what are you grateful for" prompts.

Generates pointed, uncomfortable journal prompts — the kind that actually surface insight instead of just refilling your gratitude list.

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Pro tip: Write for 15 minutes without stopping or judging. The useful stuff usually shows up in minute 12, not minute 2.

Skill Roadmap: Beginner to Expert

31/50

I want to go from beginner to genuinely competent at [skill]. Map out 5 stages: (1) Foundations (what to know to not embarrass yourself), (2) Working knowledge (you can do real work but slowly), (3) Fluency (you don't look things up for routine work), (4) Mastery (you can debug others' work), (5) Expert (you have opinions about edge cases). For each stage: (a) what marks the transition, (b) the highest-leverage practice activity, (c) the most common reason people get stuck at this stage.

Names the actual stages of expertise so you know where you are and what specifically gets you to the next.

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Pro tip: The "most common reason people get stuck" column is where to focus. You're probably stuck on that exact thing.

Anki Flashcards from a Topic

32/50

I want to memorize [topic — e.g., key concepts of a course, vocabulary, formulas]. The most important things to retain: [list 5-10 if you know, or ask me]. Generate 15 high-quality Anki flashcards as a CSV (front | back). Rules: (1) one concept per card, (2) the back is short — a sentence, not a paragraph, (3) avoid cards that test memorizing wording over meaning, (4) include 2-3 "cloze deletion" style cards for definitions, (5) include one card that tests "when would you use this?" not just "what is this."

High-quality flashcards beat passive reading 10:1 for long-term retention. This generates them in the format Anki accepts directly.

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Pro tip: Add cards in small batches (10-15) and review daily. Anki's spaced-repetition algorithm only works if you review consistently.

Book Summary into Action Items

33/50

I just finished [book title] by [author]. The 3 ideas that stuck with me: [briefly list]. Instead of a generic summary, give me: (1) the single argument the book makes in one sentence, (2) 3-5 specific action items I can take this week based on the book, (3) one belief I held that the book challenged and how I'll test the new belief, (4) one criticism of the book to balance my view.

Most book summaries are forgotten by Friday. This turns the book into a small experiment you actually run.

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Pro tip: Do this within 48 hours of finishing the book. The memory of how the book made you feel is the strongest signal for which actions matter.

Daily Habits Audit

34/50

I want to audit my current habits. Here's a typical weekday for me, hour by hour: [briefly describe]. The 3 outcomes I want more of in my life: [list]. Audit the day and tell me: (1) which habits are directly serving the 3 outcomes, (2) which habits are neutral (neither helping nor hurting), (3) which habits are actively working against the outcomes, (4) the single highest-leverage change I could make in week 1, with a specific implementation intention ("after I X, I will Y").

Replaces vague "I should be more productive" with a specific audit of how your time actually maps to what you actually want.

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Pro tip: Be honest about the hour-by-hour. Aspirational logs produce useless audits. List what you actually do, including the doom-scrolling.

Best for Creative & Personal

8 prompts

Travel Itinerary from City + Days + Style

35/50

I'm going to [city] for [N days/nights]. My travel style: [describe — slow & cultural / fast-paced / food-focused / outdoorsy / kid-friendly / nightlife]. Constraints: [budget, mobility, dietary, anything else]. Build a day-by-day itinerary that: (1) groups activities by neighborhood so I'm not crisscrossing the city, (2) includes 1 specific restaurant recommendation per meal (with the dish to order), (3) flags 1-2 "if you only have time for one thing" items, (4) leaves 1 unscheduled half-day for serendipity, (5) notes opening hours / booking-ahead requirements where it matters.

Generates a structured day-by-day itinerary that respects how you actually like to travel, not a generic top-10 list.

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Pro tip: The "unscheduled half-day" is the most important part of the trip. Over-planned travel kills the discoveries you remember most.

Birthday Gift Ideas Based on Personality

36/50

I need a birthday gift for [name, their relationship to me]. About them: [list 5-7 specific things — what they love, what they hate, recent purchases or experiences, what they've mentioned wanting, their humor, their style]. My budget: [range]. Generate 10 gift ideas split into 3 categories: (1) safe-but-thoughtful, (2) personal and creative, (3) experiential (not a thing). For each, explain in one sentence why it fits THEM specifically.

Replaces generic "best gifts for [demographic]" lists with ideas tied to specific things you know about the person.

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Pro tip: If the "why it fits them" sentence could apply to anyone, kill the idea. The point is the specificity, not the gift.

AI Image Prompt That Actually Works

37/50

I want to generate an AI image of: [describe what you want]. The vibe: [moody / clean / playful / cinematic / vintage / minimal]. Write me a single image-generation prompt that includes: (1) subject and action, (2) setting / environment, (3) lighting (golden hour / overcast / studio / neon), (4) composition / camera angle, (5) style reference (photo / illustration / film / specific era), (6) what NOT to include. Then give me 2 variant prompts that change just one element to compare.

The 6-element structure is what separates "AI slop" from images you'd actually use.

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Pro tip: Always do the 2 variants. Variations reveal what each element is contributing — and that's how you learn to prompt better.

Meal Plan for the Week

38/50

Build me a 5-day dinner meal plan. Constraints: (1) [dietary — vegetarian / gluten-free / etc.], (2) time per meal: [under 30 min / 1 hour / fine with weekend prep], (3) cooking skill: [beginner / comfortable / advanced], (4) ingredients I want to use up: [list], (5) anything I do NOT want to see: [list — e.g., no cilantro, no mushrooms]. For each day: meal name, total time, ingredients list, 4-step instructions, and which 1 thing I should batch-prep on Sunday.

A 5-day plan beats "what should I make tonight?" because the constraint of a weekly grocery trip forces real planning.

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Pro tip: The "batch prep Sunday" column saves 2-3 hours of weeknight cooking time. Even one batch (rice, roasted veg, sauce) compounds across the week.

Toast or Speech for a Special Occasion

39/50

I need to give a [toast / speech / eulogy / introduction] for [occasion — wedding, birthday, retirement, etc.]. The honored person: [name, your relationship]. The audience: [who will be there, formality level]. 3 specific stories or qualities I want to mention: [briefly list]. The single feeling I want the audience to walk away with: [describe]. Write me a 2-3 minute speech that: opens with a hook not "thank you for having me", weaves the 3 specifics together, has one moment of intentional humor, lands the emotional close without being saccharine.

Generates a speech that feels personal and specific — the kind people actually quote later.

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Pro tip: Time it out loud. Speeches always run 30% longer when spoken. Trim accordingly.

Workout Plan for a Specific Goal

40/50

My fitness goal: [specific outcome — fat loss, strength, run a 5k, etc.]. My current level: [sedentary / occasional exercise / consistent for X months]. Equipment access: [home with weights / full gym / bodyweight only]. Days per week I can commit to: [N]. Build me a 4-week plan with: (1) which days train what, (2) specific exercises per day with sets/reps/rest, (3) one performance benchmark I should test in week 1 and re-test in week 4, (4) one recovery practice I should add.

Replaces "I should exercise more" with a 4-week plan dated to today, scoped to your actual equipment and time.

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Pro tip: Test the benchmark in week 1 even if you feel out of shape. Progress is the motivator; you can't measure progress without a baseline.

Date-Night Idea Generator

41/50

My partner and I want a memorable date night. About us: how long we've been together [duration], what we both love [list 2-3], what we both hate [list 1-2], typical date defaults we want to break out of [describe], budget [range], time available [N hours], anything off the table [e.g., drinking, late nights]. Generate 5 date-night ideas, each with: (1) the activity, (2) what makes it specific to us not generic, (3) a curveball element that elevates it from "we did X" to "remember the time we...".

Replaces dinner-and-a-movie with ideas built around what actually makes the two of you laugh.

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Pro tip: Pick the one that scares you a little. Memorable dates require slight discomfort; default dates require none.

Story Outline from a Premise

42/50

I have a story premise: [briefly describe — the world, the protagonist, the inciting incident]. The story type: [short story / novel / screenplay]. The emotional core: [the feeling I want the reader to walk away with]. Build me an outline with: (1) the protagonist's want vs. their need (and how they differ), (2) the 3-act structure with the inciting incident, midpoint twist, and climax, (3) the antagonist — even if it's an internal force, (4) the single image or scene that the entire story is "secretly about."

The protagonist's want vs. need distinction is the single most useful tool in story craft — and the one most beginners skip.

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Pro tip: If the want and the need are the same, you don't have a story yet. Keep iterating until they're distinct.

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Best for Business & Strategy

8 prompts

SWOT Analysis from a Business Description

43/50

My business: [describe — what you sell, who buys, how many customers, recent growth]. My market: [size, key competitors, recent trends]. Run a SWOT analysis with one important rule: each item must be specific enough that someone OUTSIDE my company couldn't have written it. Generic items like "strong team" or "competitive market" don't count. End with the single most actionable insight from the analysis.

A SWOT is only useful when the entries are specific. The "outside writer can't replicate" test forces specificity.

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Pro tip: Re-run this quarterly. SWOT items rot fast — last quarter's opportunity is this quarter's competitor.

Pricing Strategy Validation

44/50

I sell [product/service]. Current price: [price]. My customer: [describe]. Their alternatives: [list with rough prices]. What they get from me they can't get elsewhere: [list]. Audit my pricing by answering: (1) is the price anchored to my COST or to the customer's ALTERNATIVE? (2) what would happen to demand at 1.5x my current price? (3) what specifically would I need to add or remove to justify a 2x price tier? (4) one mental model I should test that I'm not currently using.

Most underpriced businesses anchor to their costs instead of their customer's alternative. This audit names the gap.

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Pro tip: The "1.5x price" question is uncomfortable but answer it honestly. If you can't name a real reason demand would crater, you're underpriced.

Competitive Analysis from URLs

45/50

My business: [briefly describe]. My top 3 competitors and their URLs: [list]. Analyze: (1) how each competitor positions themselves in one sentence pulled from their homepage, (2) what their pricing structure communicates about their target customer, (3) the 2-3 features or benefits they emphasize most, (4) the 1-2 things I can do that none of them are emphasizing, (5) the 1 thing they're doing well that I'm ignoring at my peril.

Replaces "scrolled their site and felt vaguely worried" with a structured read of their positioning.

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Pro tip: The "1 thing I'm ignoring at my peril" is the most uncomfortable item. Take it seriously even if you disagree.

Customer Persona from Interview Notes

46/50

Here are notes from 5-10 recent customer conversations: [Paste your notes] Build a customer persona that includes: (1) the specific role / life-stage / context where this person lives, (2) the SPECIFIC problem they're trying to solve (not the category — the specific thing), (3) what they're using today and why it's not enough, (4) the words they actually use to describe the problem (in their language, not yours), (5) the single moment in their day or week when they realize they need a solution.

A persona built from real customer language outperforms a persona built from internal assumptions every time.

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Pro tip: The "words they actually use" section is gold for landing-page copy. Lift quotes verbatim into headlines.

Investor Update Email

47/50

I'm writing a monthly investor update. Recent context: [what shipped, what didn't, key metrics, asks]. Audience: [seed investors / Series A / family-and-friends]. Write me an update with this exact structure: (1) one-sentence TL;DR, (2) Wins (2-3 bullets), (3) Lows (1-2 bullets, real not performative), (4) Key metrics in a table (this month / last month / trend arrow), (5) Asks (specific introductions, advice, hires), (6) What's next month. Total length under 400 words. No fluff.

Investor updates that include real lows and specific asks build trust faster than glossy ones.

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Pro tip: Send the update even when the month was bad. Investors who hear from you in the bad months back you in the next round.

Go-to-Market Plan Skeleton

48/50

I'm launching [product] for [target customer]. My budget for the first 90 days: [range]. My team for this launch: [N people, roles]. Build a GTM plan skeleton: (1) the single positioning sentence I'll lead with, (2) the top 3 acquisition channels ranked by speed-to-validate, with a 30-day test for each, (3) the conversion funnel from awareness to first purchase with the 1 step likely to be the biggest leak, (4) the leading indicator I'll watch weekly vs. the lagging indicator I'll report monthly, (5) the kill criteria — if X doesn't happen by day 60, I will pivot to Y.

A GTM plan with kill criteria is rare. It's the difference between a plan and an experiment.

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Pro tip: Write the kill criteria when you're optimistic. After 45 days of sunk-cost feelings, you won't be able to.

Hiring Brief from a Vague Role

49/50

I think I need to hire a [vague role title]. What I think they'd do: [briefly describe]. Why I think I need this hire now: [reason]. Help me sharpen the brief by: (1) reframing the role as "the person who's accountable for [specific outcome]" not "the person who does [list of tasks]", (2) the 3 things they should accomplish in their first 90 days, (3) the 1 thing they need to be world-class at vs. the 3-4 things they need to be merely competent at, (4) a 1-question screening test I could use in the first interview.

Hiring failures usually trace back to a brief that lists tasks instead of naming an outcome. This rewrites it the right way.

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Pro tip: The "world-class at one thing" rule is the bias-killer. Hiring for a generalist usually means you don't know what you actually need.

Customer Discovery Interview Script

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I'm about to interview [N] potential customers about [problem space]. I do NOT want to lead them, validate my own ideas, or get false-positive enthusiasm. Build me a 30-minute interview script with: (1) a warm-up question about their context and recent week, (2) 3-4 open-ended questions that uncover the problem in their own words, (3) the single most important "tell me about the last time you..." question to ground in actual behavior not opinion, (4) one "willingness to pay" signal question that doesn't mention price directly, (5) the question I should END every interview with, no matter what. Bonus: 3 things I should NEVER say in the interview.

Generates a Mom-Test-style discovery script that uncovers real problems instead of confirming your assumptions.

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Pro tip: The "tell me about the last time you..." pattern is the most important. Anything that asks about behavior (past) beats anything that asks about opinion (future).

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with prompts that match a problem you already have today — a meeting recap, a difficult email, a decision you're stuck on. The "best" prompts are the ones you actually use, not the ones with the most clever wording. From this list, "Decision Matrix Between Options," "Email That Says No Without Burning Bridges," and "Explain Like I'm 5 (Then 25)" are the most universally useful starting points.
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Yes — almost every prompt here works with Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, and similar models. The structure (clear context + specific ask + format requirements) is what makes a prompt good, and that's universal. You may need to tweak phrasing slightly for image generators or specialized tools, but the core prompts are model-agnostic.
Every prompt has bracketed placeholders like [your topic] or [paste meeting notes]. Replace them with specifics — not categories. "[Paste your resume]" is good. "[Marketing manager]" is not — write your actual role, years of experience, and target. The more specific the input, the less generic the output. If you find yourself getting bland answers, your placeholders are still too vague.
Three ingredients: (1) context — who you are and what you're trying to accomplish, (2) a specific ask — not "help me with X" but "give me 3 options with one recommendation", (3) format requirements — "in a table", "under 200 words", "bullet points not paragraphs". The prompts in this list all follow that pattern. If a prompt isn't producing what you want, it's usually missing one of those three.
Yes. Paste any prompt that isn't working and ask: "Rewrite this prompt to produce a more useful response. Add the context, specific ask, and format requirements I forgot to include. Then ask me 2 questions before generating the answer." This meta-pattern alone will improve your AI output more than memorizing prompt templates.
Treat prompts like recipes — refine them every time you use them. When a prompt produces a great result, save the version that worked, including any clarifying answers you gave. When it produces a bad result, save it with a note about what was missing. After 10-15 uses, your personal prompts will outperform any list, including this one.

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