ChatGPT prompts for content creation

These content creation prompts cover the writing workflow: planning, drafting long-form pieces, editing and rewriting, and adapting content for different platforms.

Introduction: Write a 100-word introduction for a blog post on [topic] for [audience]. Lead with the main takeaway, frame the reader’s problem and its stakes, and preview what the article will help them do. Use [keywords] naturally. Match the tone and structure of this example, not the wording: [Insert example]

Video outlining: Create an eight-to-10-minute YouTube tutorial outline on [topic] for [audience]. Include a hook, step-by-step sections with timestamps and visual cues, and a final CTA to [action]. Optimize the title and structure for [keywords or search intent]. Use: [Insert additional information]. Style reference: [Insert example]

Content calendar: Create a three-month content calendar with [number] blog ideas for [audience], using [keywords] to support [goal]. Mix formats where they fit the search intent and avoid overlapping topics. For each entry, include: [insert the fields you want, e.g., working title, target keyword, format, funnel stage]

Email newsletters: Write five approximately 300-word newsletter emails for [audience] on [topic]. Give each a distinct angle, subject line, practical takeaway, and CTA to [action]. Base every claim on the source material provided: [Insert information]

Discussion questions: Generate [number] open-ended discussion questions about [topic] that encourage readers to share experiences and opinions. Present them as a numbered list. Style example: [Insert example]

Podcast script: Write a [duration]-minute podcast script on [topic] for [audience]. Include an opening hook, structured segments, transitions, and a closing CTA. Base all claims on the source material provided: [insert source material or context]

Whitepaper: Write a whitepaper on [topic] for [audience], under [number of words]. Cover [required sections or questions] using only this information: [Insert additional information]. Flag claims that need verification.

Interview summary: Summarize this interview in [number] words or fewer. Capture the main insights, distinctive viewpoints, and actionable takeaways. Preserve speaker attribution and add nothing beyond the transcript: [Paste interview]

Article summaries for social sharing: Summarize the three most important takeaways from this blog post as concise, LinkedIn-ready bullets. Base them only on the article: [Insert blog post copy]

Editing for flow and concision: Edit this text for flow and concision while preserving its meaning, voice, and factual claims: [Paste text]

Revision for brand voice: Rewrite this excerpt in our [describe brand voice] voice while preserving its meaning and factual claims: [Insert excerpt]

Subtopic ideation: Suggest three to five non-overlapping subtopics for a content hub on [main topic] for [audience]. For each, state the specific question or need it addresses.

Blog-to-video ideation: Review the blog post below and suggest [number] video concepts based on it for [brand or channel] targeting [audience]. For each concept, identify the section or idea from the post it draws on, the format (tutorial, explainer, demo, talking-head), and the specific hook. Draw each concept from a different section of the post: [paste blog post]

Video script: Write a [duration] video script on [topic] for [platform] and [audience]. Include an immediate hook, section-by-section narration with visual cues, and a final CTA to [action]. Use: [Insert source material or context]

Content brief for a writer: Create a content brief for a [format] on [topic] for [audience], targeting [primary keyword or search intent]. Include the angle, recommended structure, key points, and word count.

Case study interview questions: Write [number] customer case study interview questions about [product or use case]. Cover the prior problem, decision, implementation, measurable outcomes, and lessons. Phrase the questions to elicit specific, quotable answers.

Content repurposing plan: Create a plan to repurpose this [pillar asset] into [number] distinct pieces for [channels]. For each, specify the angle, format, and publishing channel. [Paste asset]

Ebook outline: Create an ebook outline on [topic] for [audience]. Include the chapter structure, the specific point each chapter makes, and the takeaway for the reader.

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