A good writing prompt for ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini gives the AI five things: a role (who it should write as), the task (what to write), the audience (who will read it), the details (facts, examples, your own opinions) and the format (length, structure, tone). The more real context you give, the less generic the result. Then treat the first answer as a draft: ask for changes, add your own experience and edit it by hand before you publish.
- Vague prompt in, vague text out. Specific prompt in, useful draft out.
- Feed the AI your own facts, stories and opinions. It cannot invent your experience.
- Ask for an outline first, then write section by section.
- Give a sample of your writing so it can copy your voice.
- Polish the final draft with the free AI Text Humanizer and your own edits.
Same tool, two very different articles
Two freelancers in Khulna both need a blog post about choosing a wedding photographer. The first types: “Write a blog post about wedding photography.” A few seconds later she gets 800 words that could belong to any website in any country, opening with something like “Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life.” Every reader has seen that sentence a hundred times.
The second spends three extra minutes. She explains that she is a wedding photographer in Khulna, that her clients are couples aged 24 to 32 on a mid-range budget, that the biggest mistake she sees is couples booking based on Instagram filters, and she pastes two paragraphs from her old posts so the AI can match her style. Her draft mentions monsoon weather, holud ceremonies and real pricing questions. It sounds like her.
Same AI. Same price. The difference was the prompt.
The 5-part prompt formula
| Part | What to include | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Who the AI should write as | “You are an experienced wedding photographer in Bangladesh.” |
| Task | Exactly what to produce | “Write a 1,000 word blog post on how to choose a wedding photographer.” |
| Audience | Who reads it and what they need | “For couples aged 24 to 32 planning a mid-budget wedding.” |
| Details | Facts, examples, opinions, keywords | “Include: check full galleries not just Instagram, ask about backup cameras, monsoon plans.” |
| Format | Structure, tone, length, things to avoid | “Friendly, simple English, short paragraphs, H2 headings, no clichés, end with 5 FAQs.” |
Prompt templates you can copy
Blog post outline
You are a [role]. Create an outline for a blog post titled “[title]” for [audience]. The reader wants to [goal]. Include an introduction that answers the main question in two sentences, 6 to 8 H2 sections, and 5 FAQs people actually search for. My key points are: [your points].
Section by section
Write the section “[H2 heading]” in about 200 words. Use this example from my experience: [story]. Keep sentences short and use simple English. Do not repeat points from earlier sections.
Match my voice
Here are two paragraphs I wrote: [paste]. Describe my writing style in 5 bullet points, then rewrite the draft below in that style: [paste draft].
Social media caption
Write 5 Facebook captions for [product] aimed at [audience]. Each under 40 words, each with a different hook: a question, a number, a mini story, a bold claim, a customer quote. Avoid hashtags in the first line.
Make it clearer
Edit this text for clarity. Keep my meaning and voice. Shorten long sentences, replace jargon with plain words, and list every change you made: [paste].
Tricks that improve results
- Ask questions first: “Before you write, ask me 5 questions that would help you make this specific.”
- Give a bad example: “Do not write like this: [generic paragraph].”
- Set limits: word counts, reading level, banned phrases.
- Iterate: “Make the introduction shorter and start with the story.” Small, specific follow-ups beat starting over.
- Request options: “Give me 10 headline options, then pick the best 3 and explain why.”
A simple workflow from prompt to published
- Brain dumpWrite your own notes, stories and opinions first, even messy bullet points.
- Outline with AIUse the outline prompt and adjust the structure until it fits your goal.
- Draft section by sectionShorter requests keep quality high and repetition low.
- Fact-checkVerify every claim and add sources.
- HumaniseAdd your voice, cut filler, vary sentences. Our 12 editing techniques help, and the AI Text Humanizer gives a quick first pass.
- Read aloudAnything that sounds stiff when spoken needs rewriting.
Will Google penalise AI-assisted content?
Google’s guidance focuses on whether content is helpful and original, not on whether a tool was used. Mass-producing thin pages to manipulate rankings is the problem. Read our breakdown of what Google says about AI content.
Try it now
Pick one prompt template above, fill it with your own details, and compare the result with a one-line prompt. Then run the final draft through the free AI Text Humanizer and do a last read-through yourself.
Sources
- OpenAI: Prompt engineering guide
- Google Search Central: Google Search’s guidance about AI-generated content
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good AI writing prompt?
A role, a clear task, the audience, specific details such as facts and examples, and the format you want, including tone and length.
How do I make AI write in my own style?
Paste two or three paragraphs you wrote, ask the AI to describe your style, then ask it to rewrite drafts in that style. Edit the result by hand.
Should I write a whole article with one prompt?
It is usually better to ask for an outline first and then write section by section. Shorter requests give more focused, less repetitive text.
Is AI-written content bad for SEO?
Google says it rewards helpful, original content regardless of how it is produced. Low-value pages made mainly to manipulate rankings can be treated as spam.
Do I need to fact-check AI writing?
Yes. AI tools can produce confident but wrong facts, numbers and quotes. Always verify before publishing.
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