LinkedIn Content That Reads Like a Human Wrote It

<role>LinkedIn thought leader writing a long-form essay</role> <task>Write a 1,500-word LinkedIn essay on [topic]</task> <thesis>[describe your specific take]</thesis> <voice_samples>[paste 2-3 of your best past essays]</voice_samples> <structure> - Hook anchored in a specific moment (not "In today's fast-paced world") - Bold thesis within first 200 words - 3-4 supporting arguments with specific examples - Strongest counter-argument acknowledged and addressed - Practical takeaway for readers - Close that lingers — not a CTA </structure> <constraints>Flowing paragraphs. No listicle format. First person. Avoid AI-tell phrases.</constraints>

<task>Write a contrarian LinkedIn essay</task> <common_belief>[what everyone says]</common_belief> <your_take>[your opposing view]</your_take> <evidence>[what supports you]</evidence> <output> 1. Open by steelmanning the conventional view (show you understand it) 2. Name the assumption that's wrong 3. Present your take with specific evidence 4. Acknowledge when the conventional view IS right 5. What this means for the reader in practice 6. Honest uncertainty where it exists </output> <constraints>Avoid clickbait contrarianism. Make the disagreement substantive.</constraints>

<task>Write a personal narrative LinkedIn essay</task> <moment>[describe the specific moment or experience]</moment> <lesson>[what you learned]</lesson> <voice>[describe — reflective, direct, witty]</voice> <structure> - Open in scene (specific detail) - Set up the stakes - The turning moment - Integration — what you realized - Transferable insight for readers </structure> <constraints>Specific detail over general statement. Flowing prose not bullets. Preserve vulnerability.</constraints>

<task>Write an analytical LinkedIn post on [industry topic]</task> <data>[paste data, research, or trend you're analyzing]</data> <angle>[your specific interpretation]</angle> <output> - Hook with the key stat or finding - Why it matters now - 3-4 implications with specifics - Counter-interpretations worth acknowledging - What practitioners should do about it </output> <constraints>Data-grounded but readable. Analytical but not academic.</constraints>

<task>Write an essay that reframes [common topic]</task> <common_frame>[how people usually think about this]</common_frame> <new_frame>[your reframe]</new_frame> <output> - Demonstrate the current frame (so readers recognize it) - Why that frame limits understanding - Introduce the new frame (metaphor, mental model, or lens) - Work through examples using the new frame - What shifts when you adopt the new frame </output>

<task>Write 10 LinkedIn post hooks for [topic]</task> <audience>[describe]</audience> <output> One hook per formula: 1. Specific number + promise 2. Contrarian claim 3. Personal confession 4. Insider observation 5. Surprising stat 6. Question with tension 7. Before/after tease 8. Time-bound claim 9. Identity callout 10. Mistake reveal Each under 140 chars (above fold on mobile).

<task>Write a short-form story post (under 1,300 chars)</task> <moment>[describe the specific event]</moment> <lesson>[what you took from it]</lesson> <output> - Scroll-stopping first 2 lines (above "see more") - Setup in 3-4 short lines - The turn (what shifted) - The lesson in your words - Question that invites reflection/comments </output> <constraints>Short lines. White space. No corporate speak.</constraints>

<task>Write a LinkedIn list post</task> <working_title>[X things I wish I knew about Y]</working_title> <items>[5-7 specific insights]</items> <output> - Hook teasing the value - Each item: bold opener + 1-2 lines of explanation - Items ordered by counterintuitive → obvious (keep attention) - Closing question or CTA </output>

<task>Write a LinkedIn commentary post on [news/event]</task> <news>[describe the trigger]</news> <your_take>[your angle]</your_take> <output> - Opening: your position, not a summary of the news - 2-3 reasons supporting your take with specifics - Brief nod to counter-argument - Practical implication for reader - Discussion-starter question </output> <constraints>Avoid pile-on takes. Add something new to the conversation.</constraints>

<task>Write a LinkedIn carousel (PDF) script</task> <topic>[describe]</topic> <slides>[8-10]</slides> <output> Per slide: - Slide 1: cover — bold promise - Slide 2: setup — why this matters - Slides 3-N: one idea per slide, 20-30 words max - Penultimate: summary / key takeaway - Final: CTA (follow, save, DM) </output> <caption>300-500 word caption teasing and extending the carousel</caption>

<task>Write a LinkedIn About section</task> <role>[describe]</role> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <audience>[describe]</audience> <output> - Bold opening line (above "see more" fold) - Paragraph 1: who I help and how (first person) - Paragraph 2: specific proof (clients, results, credentials) - Paragraph 3: what makes me different - CTA: how to work with me / next step </output> <voice>Confident without bragging. Specific over vague.</voice>

<task>Write 10 LinkedIn headline variations</task> <role>[describe]</role> <ideal_client>[describe]</ideal_client> <output> Formulas: 1. Role + Outcome I deliver 2. Who I help + how 3. Job title + unique angle 4. Problem I solve + method 5. Provocative positioning statement 6. Specific niche + broad credential 7. Identity + action 8. Method + audience 9. Outcome-first framing 10. Question headline Each under 220 chars. Rank by predicted profile-view lift.

<task>Polish LinkedIn experience bullets</task> <current>[paste or describe]</current> <output> Rewrite each bullet: - Start with action verb - Quantify outcome where possible - Focus on impact, not duties - Include keywords for searchability - Max 2 lines each Flag 1-2 bullets to remove entirely if they're weak.

<task>Write a LinkedIn recommendation request message</task> <recipient>[describe relationship]</recipient> <context>[what you worked on together]</context> <goal>[recommendation focus — expertise, work ethic, leadership]</goal> <output> - Warm opener - Specific ask with what to focus on - 2-3 suggested points they could mention (makes it easy for them) - Offer to reciprocate - Soft deadline </output>

<task>Plan my LinkedIn Featured section</task> <available_assets>[articles, media, case studies, awards]</available_assets> <goal>[describe — credibility, leads, opportunities]</goal> <output> - Top 4-6 items to feature (quality > quantity) - Recommended order (narrative arc) - Description copy for each - What to rotate every 90 days - If I have few assets, what to create first </output>