How to Write Better ChatGPT Prompts: 10 Rules + 25 Examples (2025)
If ChatGPT gives weak or wrong answers, it’s usually because the prompt is too vague. The good news: small changes in your prompt can massively improve results.
Below are 10 easy rules + copy-paste examples you can use today.
The 10 Rules of Great Prompts
1) Give a clear goal
Bad: “Write about marketing.”
Better: “Write a 700-word blog post about email marketing for beginners.”
2) Add context (who/what/why)
Better: “I’m a small business owner in the USA selling handmade candles. Write a product description for Etsy.”
3) Specify the format
Examples:
- “Give me a checklist”
- “Write a table”
- “Create 5 bullet points + short paragraph”
- “Write a script with timestamps”
4) Tell it the audience
“Write for high school students” vs “Write for IT managers” makes a big difference.
5) Set constraints (word count, tone, style)
“Keep it under 150 words. Tone: friendly, professional. Use simple English.”
6) Ask for step-by-step
“Explain step-by-step and include common mistakes.”
7) Provide examples (if you have)
“Here’s my draft. Improve it but keep the meaning.”
8) Ask it to ask you questions first
“Before answering, ask me 3 questions to clarify.”
9) Use roles (optional)
“Act as a resume writer / customer support manager / tutor.”
10) Make it verify itself
“For any claims, add a short ‘assumptions’ section and suggest what to verify.”
Copy-Paste Prompt Templates (Use These)
A) Best “Universal” Prompt (works for most tasks)
Prompt:
Act as an expert in [topic]. My goal is [goal].
Audience: [audience]. Tone: [tone]. Format: [format].
Constraints: [word count / bullets / style].
Ask me 3 questions before you start, then give the final answer.
25 Prompt Examples (2025)
Writing & Blogging (5)
- Blog outline
Create an SEO-friendly outline for a blog post about [topic]. Include H2/H3, FAQ section, and a short intro.
- Rewrite
Rewrite this paragraph to be clearer and simpler. Keep the meaning the same: [paste]
- Hook ideas
Give me 15 blog post hooks for [topic] targeting US readers.
- Conclusion
Write a strong conclusion + CTA for this article: [paste summary]
- Meta description
Write 5 meta descriptions under 155 characters for: [title]
Work & Emails (5)
- Professional email
Write a professional email to [person] about [topic]. Tone: polite and direct. Keep it under 150 words.
- Follow-up
Write a follow-up email after no reply for 5 days. Include a clear next step.
- Meeting agenda
Create a 30-minute meeting agenda for [topic] with time blocks.
- Summarize notes
Summarize these notes into action items with owners and deadlines: [paste]
- Customer support reply
Write a helpful support reply to this customer message: [paste]
Resume & Jobs (5)
- Resume bullets
Turn my responsibilities into 6 strong resume bullets using action verbs: [paste]
- Cover letter
Write a short cover letter for [job title]. Use my experience: [paste]. Keep it under 250 words.
- LinkedIn About
Write a LinkedIn “About” section (120–180 words). Style: confident, friendly. Info: [paste]
- Interview answers
Give me a STAR answer for “Tell me about a challenge you solved” based on: [paste]
- ATS keywords
Extract ATS keywords from this job description and suggest where to add them: [paste JD]
Study & Learning (5)
- Explain simply
Explain [concept] like I’m 12 years old. Then explain it like I’m a college student.
- Flashcards
Create 20 flashcards (Q/A) from this text: [paste]
- Study plan
Make a 7-day study plan for [topic] with daily tasks and quizzes.
- Practice questions
Create 15 multiple-choice questions with answers about [topic].
- Teach-back
Ask me 5 questions to test my understanding of [topic]. Then grade my answers.
Business & Productivity (5)
- Content calendar
Create a 30-day content plan for [business type] targeting US customers. Format: table.
- Offer + pricing
Suggest 3 service packages and pricing ranges for [service] in the USA. Add deliverables.
- SOP
Write a step-by-step SOP for [process] including tools needed and time estimates.
- Competitor analysis
Give me a competitor analysis framework and what data to collect for [industry].
- Decision helper
Compare option A vs B for my case. Ask questions first, then recommend one with reasons.
Common Mistakes (quick)
- Too short (“write about AI”)
- No audience or format
- No constraints
- Asking for 10 things at once (split into steps)
Final Tip
If your result is “meh”, don’t restart—refine:
“Make it shorter. More direct. Add examples. Use bullets. Remove fluff.”
