Prompt Library

Ready-to-use prompts you can copy and paste into ChatGPT, Claude and similar tools. Below you will find templates by category and a guide to writing good prompts.

The 20 Most Popular Prompts

• Write an email to [recipient] about [purpose]. Tone: [formal/friendly]. Keep it under [word count] words and suggest a subject line.
• Summarise the text below in [number] bullet points, one sentence each. Do not add anything that is not in the text. [text]
• What is [topic]? Explain it as you would to someone who knows nothing about it, with an everyday analogy, in at most [word count] words. If you use a technical term, explain it in brackets.
• Correct the spelling, punctuation and grammar in the text below. Do not change the meaning or the tone. Under the corrected text, list the changes you made. [text]
• Strengthen the CV bullet points below for a [position] application. Start each with an action verb and include a measurable result where possible. Do not invent achievements; if there is no number, write [number]. [bullet points]
• Write a cover letter for the [position] role at [company]. My experience: [short experience]. Key requirement in the ad: [requirement]. At most 200 words, warm but professional. Leave a space for a sentence on why I am interested in the company.
• Run a practice interview with me for a [position] role. Ask me [number] questions one at a time, waiting for my answer each time. After each answer, briefly tell me one strength and one thing to improve.

Planning & Productivity

• Build my weekly plan. My tasks: [task list]. I can work at most [hours] hours a day. Deadlines: [dates]. Spread them across the days and leave a buffer.
• Break this job into small steps: [job description]. For each step give an estimated time and a likely pitfall, and number the steps in the order to do them.
• Set my priorities for today. My to-dos: [list]. Separate what is truly urgent from what only feels urgent, and rank the top 3 tasks.
• Create a 30-day plan for [goal]. I can spend [time] a day and my current level is [level]. Add a weekly checkpoint.
• Prepare a meeting agenda. Topic: [topic]. Length: [minutes] minutes. Attendees: [people]. For each item give the time and the expected outcome.
• Create a plan for a new habit. Habit: [habit]. My daily routine: [routine]. Start small and show the first two weeks day by day.
• Write 7 questions for a weekly review. What I did this week: [summary]. They should probe what worked, what slipped and what to change next week.

Business Writing

• Rewrite the following email in a more formal, professional tone, without making it unnecessarily long: [paste your email here]
• Draft a polite but direct email requesting a raise from my employer. Use these details: [position], [tenure], [reason for the raise].
• Write a short follow-up email to meeting attendees summarizing what was discussed. Topic: [topic]. Decisions made: [decisions].
• Write a polite but professional reply email to a customer complaint. Complaint topic: [complaint topic]. Solution I want to offer: [solution].
• Draft an invitation email for a business meeting. Meeting topic: [topic], date/time: [date], attendees: [attendees].
• Write a short follow-up email to send to attendees after a meeting, covering the decisions and owners. Meeting topic: [topic]. Decisions: [decisions].
• Rewrite the following harsh-sounding email in a more polite and professional tone while keeping its meaning: [email]

Editing, Summary & Translation

• Shorten this text by about 30%. Keep the meaning and my voice, and do not drop key information. Text: [text]
• Rewrite this text so it reads smoother and warmer. Do not change the information and simplify stiff phrasing. Text: [text]
• Give me candid but constructive feedback on my text. List what works, what to cut and what to develop under separate headings. Text: [text]
• Translate this text into [target language]. Tone: [formal/friendly]. Do not translate idioms literally; use the natural equivalent. Text: [text]
• Summarize the long text in three points: the main idea, the strongest evidence and the next step. Text: [text]
• Find the inconsistencies and gaps in this text. For each problem say where it is and how to fix it. Text: [text]
• Separate the facts in this text from the opinions. First list the verifiable information, then show the author's views in a separate list. Text: [text]

Learning & Study

• Explain this topic to me from scratch, assuming I know nothing, using everyday examples: [topic]
• Create 5 practice questions I can use to test myself on this topic, with an answer key: [topic]
• Turn these lecture notes into a short summary that highlights the most important points: [paste your notes here]
• Explain the following complex topic in simplified terms, as if explaining to a 10-year-old with no prior knowledge: [topic].
• Prepare 5 multiple-choice quiz questions with correct answers on the following topic (give 4 options and mark the correct one for each): [topic].
• Prepare a 4-week study plan for learning [topic], suited to [hours] hours of study per week. For each week give a goal and 3 questions to test myself.
• Teach me this topic like a tutor, first asking what I already know, step by step. After each step pause and ask whether I understood: [topic].
• Teach me a topic through 5 questions: [topic]. Ask the questions one at a time, wait for my answer and fill in what I missed after each reply.
• Explain this topic as if to a 16-year-old: [topic]. Use an everyday analogy and add 3 questions at the end so I can test myself.
• Prepare an exam study plan. Subject: [subject]. Exam date: [date]. I can study [time] a day. My weak topics: [topics]. Include review days in the plan.

Communication & Hard Conversations

• Help me prepare for a hard conversation. Situation: [situation]. The other person: [person]. What should I say, what should I avoid saying, and how do I stay calm?
• Rewrite the angry email I wrote. Keep the core of my message, remove the heat and use clear, respectful language. Email: [email]
• Interpret the feedback I received. Pull out both the stated and the implied meaning and suggest a constructive reply. Feedback: [text]
• Prepare me for a raise or promotion conversation. My role: [role]. My recent contributions: [contributions]. Write a strong opening line and answers to likely objections.
• Write a message that says no politely but clearly. Request: [request]. Tone: [formal/friendly]. Keep the relationship intact and offer an alternative if it fits.
• Write a sincere apology. What happened: [event]. The other person: [person]. Take responsibility without excuses and say what I will do to make it right.
• Write this message in two versions, one formal and one friendly. Message: [message]. The content should stay the same in both.

CV & Career

• Rewrite the following work experience for a CV, using strong action verbs and highlighting measurable results: [paste your experience here]
• Based on this job posting ([paste posting text]), which skills from my resume should I emphasize? My resume: [paste resume]
• Help me draft an honest but positively-framed answer to the common interview question 'what's your biggest weakness'. My weakness: [describe it].
• Draft a concise, effective 60-second answer to the interview question 'tell me about yourself.' My profession: [profession], experience: [experience].
• Write a short, compelling LinkedIn 'About' section based on the following: [position], [areas of expertise], [key achievement].
• Based on the job posting below, rework my CV experience bullets using the posting's keywords. Do not add experience I do not have: Posting: [posting] My bullets: [bullets]
• Generate 8 likely questions for a [position] interview and write short tips for each to help me prepare an answer with the STAR method.
• Help me prepare for an interview. Position: [position]. Industry: [industry]. Write 10 likely questions and say what my answer should cover for each.
• Write a 60-second answer to “tell me about yourself”. My experience: [experience]. The role I am applying for: [role]. Use a warm, concise voice.
• Draft an honest but reassuring answer to “what are your weaknesses?”. My real weakness: [weakness]. Explain how I am working on it.
• Write a thank-you email after an interview. Position: [position]. Interviewer: [name]. One thing I remember from our talk: [point]. Keep it short and warm.
• Write my LinkedIn summary. Profession: [profession]. Notable achievements: [achievements]. Make the first line catch attention and do not add any claim that is not true.

Decisions & Problem Solving

• Compare these two options: [option A] and [option B]. My priorities: [criteria]. First ask me clarifying questions, then list pros, cons and blind spots I may have missed.
• Run a pre-mortem on my plan. Plan: [plan]. Assume it has failed after launch, list the reasons in order of likelihood and suggest a safeguard for each.
• Build a weighted decision table. Options: [options]. Criteria: [criteria]. Give each criterion an importance score from 1 to 5 and calculate the totals.
• Write the strongest arguments against my idea. Idea: [idea]. What evidence might be misleading me and which assumption is weakest?
• Find the root cause of the problem. Problem: [problem]. Ask “why?” up to 5 times, building each answer on the previous one, and end with a concrete fix.
• Come up with 10 different approaches to this topic: [topic]. Describe each in one sentence, then pick the three most original and say why.
• Show me the cost of doing nothing. Situation: [situation]. Describe what could happen over the next month, six months and year, and the smallest way to take a first step.

Everyday Life & Shopping

• Suggest a meal from what I have at home. Ingredients: [ingredients]. Time: at most [minutes] minutes. Write the recipe step by step.
• Prepare a weekly meal plan and a shopping list. Number of people: [number]. My preferences: [preferences]. Group the list by store aisle.
• I am thinking of buying a [product]. My budget: [budget]. Which features should I check before buying and which mistakes should I avoid? Suggest criteria for a comparison table.
• Suggest gift ideas. Person: [person]. Interests: [interests]. Budget: [budget]. Say in one sentence why each idea fits.
• Create a weekly cleaning routine for my home. Type of home: [type]. Time I can spend per week: [hours] hours. Spread the chores across the days.
• Write a weekly workout plan for a beginner. My goal: [goal]. [days] days a week, equipment: [equipment]. End the plan with a note reminding me to check with a professional that it suits my health.
• Suggest categories for a monthly budget sheet. My monthly income items: [items]. My fixed expenses: [expenses]. Explain how to lay out the sheet and what to track.

Content Creation

• Suggest 5 different blog post titles on this topic, each designed to spark curiosity: [topic]
• Condense the following long text into 3 sentences without losing the main ideas: [paste text here]
• Write two different promotional texts for this product, each targeting a different audience (e.g. students vs. professionals): [product description]
• Suggest 8 different, attention-grabbing blog post titles about the following topic: [topic].
• Write a 150-160 character, search-engine-optimized meta description for the following page/article: [page topic and content summary].
• Create an outline of H2 headings for a blog post about [topic]. Under each heading note the points to cover in one sentence.
• Make the following paragraph smoother and shorter without changing its meaning; remove unnecessary repetition: [paragraph]

Social Media

• Suggest 5 different Instagram caption options for this topic, each in a different tone (funny, informative, inspiring): [topic]
• Write a short LinkedIn post introducing this product/service, without sounding overly salesy: [product/service description]
• Suggest 10 relevant hashtags for this topic, mixing both popular and niche ones: [topic]
• Write a short, attention-grabbing Instagram caption promoting the following product/service. Product: [product name]. Key feature: [feature].
• Suggest 3 different social media announcement texts for a new product launch (one formal, one casual, one playful in tone). Product: [product name and summary].
• Create a 7-day social media content calendar about [topic]. For each day give the content type (video, image, text) and a one-sentence idea.
• Rewrite this post draft so the first sentence grabs attention and add a friendly question at the end: [draft]

Marketing

• Write a short, attention-grabbing Instagram post for the following product. Product: [product name]. Key feature: [feature].
• Write an attention-grabbing subject line for an email newsletter about [product/service], plus 3 alternatives.
• Write a social media ad copy targeting the following audience: [target audience]. Product: [product]. Tone: [friendly/professional].
• Generate 5 different call-to-action options for a campaign. Campaign topic: [topic].
• Tighten and clarify the following customer review for use as a permitted, genuine testimonial, without changing its meaning: [review text]
• Write 3 different value propositions for [product/service] aimed at [target audience]. Each should be one sentence and highlight a different benefit.
• As a small business with a budget of [budget], prepare a simple 30-day marketing plan for [goal]. List the weekly steps and 3 metrics I should track.

SEO & Blog Writing

• Prepare a blog post outline. Topic: [topic]. Target reader: [reader]. Write the title, 5-7 subheadings and the points to cover in each section.
• List 15 questions readers might ask about this topic: [topic]. Group them by intent: learning, comparing, buying.
• Write a meta title and meta description. Page topic: [topic]. Main keyword: [keyword]. The title should be at most 60 characters and the description at most 155, and both should encourage clicks.
• Write an FAQ section for this article. Topic: [topic]. Give 5 questions with clear 2-3 sentence answers. Do not invent data or sources.
• Write a product page description. Product: [product]. Features: [features]. Keyword: [keyword]. Lead with benefits, put technical details second and avoid exaggerated claims.
• Write 10 title alternatives. Topic: [topic]. Five should be informative, five curiosity-driven, and none longer than 65 characters.
• Update my old blog post. Post: [text]. Flag outdated information, suggest sections to add and rewrite the introduction.

E-Commerce

• Write a persuasive, SEO-friendly product description using these features. Product: [product name]. Features: [feature list].
• Write a polite, solution-focused reply to a customer's return request. Order number: [number]. Return reason: [reason].
• Generate 5 different title options, each from a different angle, for this product: [product name].
• Write a short, friendly abandoned-cart reminder email to send to a customer. Product: [product name].
• Generate 5 frequently asked questions and short answers for this product: [product name and description].
• Write a short, clear and reassuring text explaining shipping and returns for the following product. Shipping time: [time]. Return window: [time].
• Review these product reviews and summarise the 3 things customers praise most and the 3 they complain about most: [reviews]

Summarizing

• Summarize the following text into 3 sentences without losing the main points: [paste your text here]
• Turn the following long report into a bullet-point summary a manager could read in 1 minute: [report text]
• From the following meeting notes, list only the decisions made and who is responsible for each: [meeting notes]
• Summarize the following text as if explaining it to someone completely unfamiliar with the topic: [text]
• From the following article, pull out 3 attention-grabbing insights that could be shared on social media: [article text]
• Summarise the following article in 5 bullet points, one sentence each, and state the article's main claim at the end: [article]
• Read the following email thread. Write the current status, pending items and the action expected from me under separate headings: [email thread]

Data Analysis

• Explain the 3 most notable trends in the following data, in plain language: [data or table]
• Prepare a checklist of questions I should ask when interpreting this sales data: [data summary].
• Turn the following numbers into 3 short, striking sentences for use in a presentation: [numbers and context]
• Suggest questions that would help me assess whether there's an inconsistency or outlier in this dataset: [data summary].
• Write how I'd explain the following A/B test result to a business partner without using statistical jargon: [test results].
• Looking at the following data table, describe 3 notable trends and a possible explanation for each. State clearly where you are unsure: [data]
• Suggest 5 beginner-level spreadsheet formulas I can use for [data area] and explain each with an example.

Coding

• Explain the following code line by line, as if teaching a beginner: [paste your code here]
• There's a bug in this function but I can't find it. Review the code and list possible issues: [paste your code here]
• Suggest improvements to make this code more readable and performant, without changing its logic: [paste your code here]
• Review the following code snippet, list possible bugs and improvement points, then suggest a cleaner version: [paste your code here]
• Explain the following error message and list its likely causes in plain language: [paste error message]. Language/framework I'm using: [language/framework].
• Look at the following error message and code. Explain the likely cause and show the corrected code: Error: [error] Code: [code]
• Write unit tests for the following function. Cover normal cases, boundary values and invalid input: [function]
• Write a SQL query that does this. Tables and columns: [schema]. Desired result: [result]. Explain the query line by line.
• Write a regular expression for this pattern. Should match: [examples]. Should not match: [examples]. Explain each part of the expression.

Images & Design

• Write a detailed prompt for an AI image tool. Subject: [subject]. Specify style, lighting, composition, color palette and camera angle separately.
• Write an image prompt for a product photo. Product: [product]. Background: [background]. Use a clean, e-commerce-ready style and do not add text or a logo.
• Suggest 5 logo directions for a brand. Brand: [brand]. Industry: [industry]. Personality: [personality]. For each direction describe the color, shape language and typeface.
• Write 3 ideas for a YouTube thumbnail. Video topic: [topic]. For each idea state the main subject, the short overlay text and the color scheme.
• Write a layout plan for a social media visual. Platform: [platform]. Message: [message]. Explain where the headline, image area and caption should sit.
• Suggest a visual for a presentation slide. Slide topic: [topic]. The idea I want to get across: [idea]. Give two visual options and a shooting or drawing brief for each.
• Improve this image prompt: [prompt]. Make vague words concrete, add the missing style and lighting details and write a “avoid these” line for unwanted elements.

Presentation Prep

• Outline an 8-slide presentation for the following topic; suggest a title and 2-3 bullet points per slide. Topic: [topic].
• Write an engaging, 30-second opening line for a presentation. Topic: [topic]. Audience: [audience].
• Simplify the following complex technical topic so it can be explained to a non-technical executive board: [topic description].
• Anticipate 5 tough questions that might come up after a presentation, with short possible answers. Presentation topic: [topic].
• Rewrite the following slide text, shortening it to something that can actually be read on a slide: [slide text]
• Draft an outline of slide titles for a [duration]-minute presentation on [topic]. Write a one-sentence key message for each slide.
• Shorten this presentation script so it does not bore the audience and make the opening line more engaging: [script]

Travel Planning

• Create a 3-day itinerary for [city], with a morning, afternoon, and evening suggestion each day. Budget: [budget]. Interest: [interest].
• Create a practical pre-trip checklist for visiting [city] (documents, clothing, apps, etc.).
• Suggest 5 types of non-touristy, locally popular food spots in [city] (by type/neighborhood, not specific names).
• I'm traveling to [city] for work — suggest a [number of days]-day plan that balances work with a bit of sightseeing.
• Suggest a short report format for summarizing post-trip expenses, broken down by category (transport, lodging, food).
• Suggest a day-by-day plan for a [number]-day trip to [city] within a [budget] budget that keeps walking distances in mind. Remind me to verify opening hours and prices from current sources.
• Write a checklist of documents, health and insurance matters to check before travelling to [country]. Mark what I should verify with official sources.

For Teachers

• Prepare a 40-minute lesson plan on [topic] for [grade level]. Include the learning goal, a warm-up, the main activity, an assessment question and homework.
• Write a 10-question test on [topic] for [grade level]: 6 multiple choice, 2 fill-in-the-blank, 2 open-ended. Give the answer key separately.
• Simplify this topic for students who struggle: [topic]. Give two everyday examples and end each step with a short question that checks understanding.
• Create a four-level rubric for [assignment/project]. Criteria: [criteria]. Describe each level in a sentence a student can understand.
• Write a kind, clear talking script for a parent meeting about [student situation]. Start with strengths, then the area to improve and the support expected from the parent.
• Suggest 5 short classroom activities for [topic]. For each give the materials needed, the time and a classroom-management point to watch.
• Write feedback on this student's text: [text]. Start with one strength, then give the two most important improvements with concrete examples; keep the tone encouraging.

YouTube & Video

• Suggest 10 titles for a YouTube video about [topic]. They should spark curiosity without being misleading, each under 60 characters.
• Write a script for a [length]-minute video on [topic]. Give the first-15-seconds hook, main sections, transitions and closing call to action under separate headings.
• Write a YouTube description for this video. Summary: [summary]. Explain the main topic in the first two sentences and add a timestamp list and relevant keywords naturally.
• Give thumbnail ideas for a video on [topic]. What should be in the image, which 3-4 word text should appear and how should the colors and composition work?
• My channel is about [niche]. Come up with 12 video ideas for next month; for each give the target viewer and the question the viewer wants answered.
• Write three different openings for the first 30 seconds of this video: [video topic]. One starts with a question, one with a surprising fact, one with a short story.
• Turn this long script into a 45-second short video (Shorts/Reels). Script: [script]. Tell a single idea with fast pacing and a call to action at the end.

Startup & Small Business

• Prepare a business model summary for [business idea]: customer, problem solved, revenue source, main costs and top 3 risks under separate headings.
• Define my target customer for [product/service]. Give age range, needs, objections and where they spend time, then suggest 5 channels to reach them.
• Outline a pricing strategy for [product/service]. My cost: [cost], competitor prices: [prices]. Compare three price options with pros and cons.
• Write a 60-second pitch for an investor. Company: [company], problem: [problem], solution: [solution], target market: [market]. Avoid exaggerated claims.
• Design a low-cost validation experiment I can run this week for [business idea]. State what I am testing, the success criterion and the time needed.
• Prepare a simple monthly cash-flow template for my small business. Income: [income], fixed costs: [costs]. Which items should I track?
• Build a framework to analyse my competitors. Competitors: [competitors]. Put price, product, strengths, weaknesses and one point where I can stand apart into a table.

Petitions & Official Letters

• Write a short, formal petition to [institution] about [subject]. State the event with its date and my request in one clear sentence. My details: [name, address].
• Write a freedom-of-information request. Institution: [institution]. Information I want: [information]. Keep it short and respectful with numbered questions.
• Fix this complaint letter and bring it to a formal tone: [text]. Remove emotional wording, list the facts in order and state my request clearly at the end.
• Write a leave request to my employer for [leave type]. Dates: [dates]. Keep it respectful, give the reason briefly and include contact information.
• Write a formal refund request to a seller. Order no: [no], problem: [problem]. State my request (refund/exchange/repair) and a reasonable time frame.
• Prepare a written notice to my landlord about [subject] as a tenant. Give the facts with dates, my expectation and a reasonable time to respond; keep the tone calm.
• Simplify this official letter: [letter]. Keep the meaning, split long sentences and put what the reader must do at the very beginning.

HR & Recruiting

• Write a job posting for [position]. Company: [company], responsibilities: [responsibilities], required qualifications: [qualifications]. Avoid discriminatory wording such as gender or age.
• Prepare structured interview questions for [position]: 4 behavioral, 3 technical, 2 culture fit. For each question list the signs of a good answer.
• Create a 5-criterion scoring sheet for screening applications for [position]. Add definitions for scores 1 to 5 for each criterion.
• Prepare a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for a new hire. Position: [position]. For each period give goals, things to learn and manager check-ins.
• Write a kind, clear rejection email to a candidate. Candidate: [name], position: [position]. Thank them, state the decision clearly and, if true, say they may apply again later.
• Prepare a constructive feedback plan for a performance review about [employee situation]. Write concrete examples, expectations and support steps separately.
• Prepare an 8-question exit interview form for departing employees. Questions should not be accusatory and cover management, role, growth and workload.

Creative Writing

• Write 5 different opening lines for a [genre] story. Character: [character], setting: [setting]. Each should start in a different tone.
• Create a detailed character profile for [character description]: what they want, what they fear, a hidden side, how they speak and how they change through the story.
• Write a three-act plot outline for a [genre] story. Core idea: [idea]. Mark the turning point and the main conflict in each act.
• Improve the dialogue in this scene: [scene]. Characters should sound natural, with what they do not say sitting under the scene; remove needless explanation.
• Make this paragraph more vivid: [paragraph]. Use the five senses instead of abstract adjectives, without changing meaning or plot.
• Write a 100-word micro story on the theme of [theme]. It should have a beginning, middle and end, with a surprising but consistent final line.
• Give me 10 short writing exercises to get past writer's block. Each should take 10 minutes and include a constraint (such as a required word or sentence length).