The biggest mistake people make with AI is typing from scratch every time. These prompts are templates — copy them, fill in the brackets, and get a usable first draft in under 30 seconds. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, or any major AI assistant.
How to use these: Replace anything in [brackets] with your specific information. The more context you give, the better the output. These are starting points — always review and edit before sending.
Email Writing (10 Prompts)
Cold Outreach
Write a cold outreach email to [prospect name/role] at [company]. I'm [your name] from [your company]. We help [target customer type] achieve [specific outcome]. Keep it under 100 words, focus on their potential problem ([problem]), and end with one specific ask. Tone: direct, not salesy.
Follow-Up After No Response
Write a follow-up email to [name] who hasn't responded to my previous email sent [X days ago] about [topic]. Keep it brief (under 50 words), acknowledge they're busy, restate the value in one sentence, and make it easy to say yes or no.
Proposal Cover Email
Write a cover email for a proposal I'm sending to [client name] for [project description]. Budget is approximately $[amount]. Highlight [key benefit 1] and [key benefit 2]. End with clear next steps. Professional but warm tone.
Difficult Client Email
Help me write a professional response to a client who is upset about [specific issue]. I want to: acknowledge their frustration without admitting fault, explain [what happened], offer [solution/next step], and preserve the relationship. Keep it calm and constructive.
Price Increase Notice
Write an email announcing a [X]% price increase effective [date] for [service/product]. My customers are [describe them]. Frame it around [value delivered / investment in quality / market conditions]. Give at least [X] days notice. Tone: confident, not apologetic.
Referral Request
Write a short email asking [client name] for a referral. They've been a customer for [time period] and [specific positive outcome you've delivered]. Make it easy — suggest they forward to someone or reply with a name. Keep it under 75 words.
Onboarding Welcome
Write a welcome email for new customers of [product/service]. Include: a warm welcome, what they can expect in the first [time period], one thing to do right now ([action]), and who to contact with questions. Tone: enthusiastic but not over-the-top.
Partnership Proposal
Draft a partnership proposal email to [company/person]. I want to explore [type of partnership]. The mutual benefit would be [what's in it for them] and [what's in it for me]. Keep it concise and end with a proposed 20-minute call.
Complaint Response
Write a response to this customer complaint: "[paste complaint]". Acknowledge the issue, apologize appropriately without excessive groveling, explain [what happened or what you're doing], and offer [resolution]. Close with confidence, not desperation.
Re-engagement
Write a re-engagement email to customers who haven't purchased in [X months]. My business is [describe]. Offer [incentive if any]. Remind them of [key value]. Include a clear CTA. Subject line should create curiosity, not guilt.
Marketing Copy (10 Prompts)
Homepage Hero
Write homepage hero copy for [business name]. We help [target customer] achieve [outcome] without [common pain/obstacle]. Include: headline (under 10 words), subheadline (1-2 sentences), and 3 bullet points of key benefits. Target customer: [describe]. Tone: [confident/warm/direct].
Product Description
Write a product description for [product name], priced at $[price]. It helps [target customer] do [job to be done]. Key features: [list 3-5]. Main objection to address: [objection]. Include a clear call to action. Length: 100-150 words.
Social Media Bio
Write a [platform] bio for [name/brand]. I/we help [who] achieve [what]. Include [one credibility signal]. End with a CTA to [action]. Character limit: [X]. Tone: [professional/casual/bold].
Ad Copy (3 Variations)
Write 3 variations of ad copy for [product/service] targeting [audience] on [platform]. Each variation should lead with a different hook: (1) pain-focused, (2) aspiration-focused, (3) curiosity/question-focused. Include headline + 2-3 sentences + CTA. Keep within [platform] character limits.
Newsletter Subject Lines
Generate 10 email subject line options for a newsletter issue about [topic]. Mix: curiosity gaps, specific numbers, questions, bold statements, and "how to" formats. Audience: [describe]. Avoid clickbait — these should deliver on their promise.
Landing Page
Write landing page copy for [offer name] — a [type of product] priced at $[price]. Target customer: [describe]. Main problem solved: [problem]. Key benefits: [list]. Objections to address: [list]. Include: hero section, benefits section, social proof placeholder, FAQ (3 questions), and CTA. Conversion-focused, not fluffy.
Case Study
Write a case study based on these notes: Customer: [name/type]. Problem before working with us: [problem]. What we did: [solution]. Results: [specific outcomes with numbers if possible]. Format as: situation → problem → solution → results → quote placeholder. Length: 250-350 words.
Testimonial Request
Write an email asking [client name] for a testimonial for [product/service]. Make it easy by suggesting they answer 3 questions: (1) What was your situation before? (2) What specifically helped? (3) What would you tell someone considering this? Keep the ask email under 100 words.
Content Repurposing
Take this [blog post/newsletter/transcript] and repurpose it into: (1) 3 LinkedIn posts, (2) 5 tweets/X posts, (3) 1 Instagram caption, (4) 1 short email. Each should stand alone and feel native to the platform. [Paste content]
About Page
Write an About page for [name/company]. Include: what we do and who we help, why we started (the real story in 2-3 sentences), what makes us different, and a human moment that builds trust. Length: 200-300 words. Tone: honest, not corporate.
Operations & Internal (10 Prompts)
SOP Creation
Create a standard operating procedure for [process name]. Steps involved: [describe the process as you currently do it]. Format as numbered steps with sub-bullets where needed. Include: purpose, who's responsible, tools needed, and common mistakes to avoid.
Job Description
Write a job description for [role title] at [company type/size]. Responsibilities: [list]. Required skills: [list]. Nice to have: [list]. Compensation: [range or "competitive"]. Culture note: [1-2 sentences about your team]. Tone: straightforward, not corporate fluff.
Meeting Agenda
Create a [X]-minute meeting agenda for [meeting type] with [attendees/team]. Goal of the meeting: [outcome]. Topics to cover: [list]. Include time allocations for each section and a decision/action item section at the end.
Performance Review
Help me write a performance review for [employee role] who has [describe performance — strengths and areas to improve]. The review should be honest but constructive. Include: 2-3 strengths with examples, 1-2 development areas with specific suggestions, and goals for the next [period].
Contract / Terms Summary
Summarize this contract/terms document in plain language. Highlight: key obligations for each party, payment terms, termination clauses, liability limitations, and anything I should negotiate or flag. [Paste document text]
Strategy & Planning (10 Prompts)
Competitor Analysis
Analyze the competitive positioning of [competitor name] vs [my company]. Based on what you know about [competitor], compare: pricing model, target customer, key messaging, apparent strengths, and potential weaknesses. Then suggest 2-3 positioning angles I could use to differentiate.
Business Idea Stress Test
I'm considering starting [business idea]. Play devil's advocate. What are the 5 biggest risks or reasons this could fail? What assumptions am I making that I should validate before committing? What would success actually require in year 1?
Pricing Strategy
Help me think through pricing for [product/service]. My costs are approximately $[cost]. Competitors charge $[range]. Target customer: [describe]. I want to position as [premium/mid-market/accessible]. Suggest 3 pricing structures with rationale for each.
Weekly Priority Setting
I have the following tasks for this week: [list tasks]. My top business goal right now is [goal]. Help me prioritize these tasks by impact on that goal. Flag anything I should delegate or drop. Suggest a rough daily structure for the week.
90-Day Plan
Create a 90-day plan for [goal]. Current situation: [describe where you are]. Target outcome: [describe success]. Resources available: [time, money, team]. Format as 3 monthly phases with 3-5 specific milestones per phase and key risks to watch for.
Customer Research (10 Prompts)
Customer Interview Questions
Generate 10 customer interview questions to understand why [target customer type] [buys/uses/struggles with] [product/service category]. Include questions about: their current situation, what triggered them to look for a solution, what they tried before, and what they wish existed. Avoid leading questions.
Survey Design
Create a 5-question customer satisfaction survey for [product/service]. Include: one NPS-style question, two open-ended questions about what's working and what isn't, one question about their primary use case, and one question about likelihood to recommend. Keep total completion time under 3 minutes.
Customer Persona
Based on this customer data: [paste any notes, reviews, or descriptions you have], create a detailed customer persona. Include: demographics, job/situation, primary goals, biggest frustrations, where they spend time online, what they read/watch, and what would make them choose us over alternatives.
Review Analysis
Analyze these customer reviews and identify: (1) the top 3 things customers love most, (2) the top 3 complaints or frustrations, (3) exact words and phrases customers use to describe the problem we solve, (4) any patterns in who's leaving positive vs negative reviews. [Paste reviews]
Objection Handling
My product/service is [describe]. The most common objection I hear from prospects is "[objection]". Write 3 different ways to address this objection in a sales conversation — one that uses a reframe, one that uses social proof, and one that directly addresses the concern with data or logic.
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