TL;DR: ChatGPT Writes Your Prompts
The trick: Ask ChatGPT to create prompts for you Why it works: ChatGPT knows what makes good prompts Use when: Building prompt library, handling new task types, refining prompts Reality: Saves hours of trial and error
Most people struggle to write good prompts.
The solution nobody talks about: Ask ChatGPT to write your prompts for you.
Sounds weird. Works incredibly well.
The Basic Prompt Generator Prompt
Copy this:
I need a ChatGPT prompt for: [your task]
Context:
- What I'm trying to accomplish: [goal]
- Who/what I'm creating it for: [audience/purpose]
- Specific requirements: [any must-haves]
I need a ChatGPT prompt for: [your task]
Context:
- What I'm trying to accomplish: [goal]
- Who/what I'm creating it for: [audience/purpose]
- Specific requirements: [any must-haves]
I need a ChatGPT prompt for: [your task]
Context:
- What I'm trying to accomplish: [goal]
- Who/what I'm creating it for: [audience/purpose]
- Specific requirements: [any must-haves]
Example:
ChatGPT will generate: A customized prompt template you can use repeatedly.
When to Generate Prompts
New Task Type
You need: Prompt for something you haven't done before
Generate it:
I need prompt for: [new task]
I need prompt for: [new task]
I need prompt for: [new task]
Use when: Trying new content types, business tasks, creative projects
Refining Existing Prompt
You have: Prompt that sort of works but could be better
Make it better:
Improve this prompt: [paste your current prompt]
Current issues:
- [What's not working]
- [What you want different]
Make it:
- More specific where it's vague
- Clearer in structure
- Better at getting [specific outcome]
Improve this prompt: [paste your current prompt]
Current issues:
- [What's not working]
- [What you want different]
Make it:
- More specific where it's vague
- Clearer in structure
- Better at getting [specific outcome]
Improve this prompt: [paste your current prompt]
Current issues:
- [What's not working]
- [What you want different]
Make it:
- More specific where it's vague
- Clearer in structure
- Better at getting [specific outcome]
Use when: Results are inconsistent, output quality varies, missing key elements
Building Prompt Library
You want: Collection of prompts for your common tasks
Generate set:
Create 5 prompt templates for [role/department].
Common tasks:
- [Task 1]
- [Task 2]
- [Task 3]
- [Task 4]
- [Task 5]
Create 5 prompt templates for [role/department].
Common tasks:
- [Task 1]
- [Task 2]
- [Task 3]
- [Task 4]
- [Task 5]
Create 5 prompt templates for [role/department].
Common tasks:
- [Task 1]
- [Task 2]
- [Task 3]
- [Task 4]
- [Task 5]
Use when: Setting up team, onboarding, systematizing work
Prompt Generator Patterns
The Role-Specific Generator
I'm a [your role]. Create prompt template for [task that role does often].
This should help me:
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
Include:
- What context to provide
- What to customize each time
- How to adjust tone/style
Target result: [describe good output]
I'm a [your role]. Create prompt template for [task that role does often].
This should help me:
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
Include:
- What context to provide
- What to customize each time
- How to adjust tone/style
Target result: [describe good output]
I'm a [your role]. Create prompt template for [task that role does often].
This should help me:
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
Include:
- What context to provide
- What to customize each time
- How to adjust tone/style
Target result: [describe good output]
Example for content marketer:
The Industry-Specific Generator
Create [industry]-specific prompt for [task].
Industry context:
- [Key fact about industry]
- [Common challenge]
- [What matters to audience]
The prompt should account for:
- [Industry-specific term]
- [Regulatory or standard consideration]
- [Common objection or concern]
Output should match [industry standard/style]
Create [industry]-specific prompt for [task].
Industry context:
- [Key fact about industry]
- [Common challenge]
- [What matters to audience]
The prompt should account for:
- [Industry-specific term]
- [Regulatory or standard consideration]
- [Common objection or concern]
Output should match [industry standard/style]
Create [industry]-specific prompt for [task].
Industry context:
- [Key fact about industry]
- [Common challenge]
- [What matters to audience]
The prompt should account for:
- [Industry-specific term]
- [Regulatory or standard consideration]
- [Common objection or concern]
Output should match [industry standard/style]
Example for legal:
The Format-Specific Generator
Create prompt for generating [specific format].
Format requirements:
- Structure: [how it's organized]
- Length: [word/character count]
- Style: [tone and voice]
- Must include: [required elements]
- Must avoid: [things to skip]
Create prompt for generating [specific format].
Format requirements:
- Structure: [how it's organized]
- Length: [word/character count]
- Style: [tone and voice]
- Must include: [required elements]
- Must avoid: [things to skip]
Create prompt for generating [specific format].
Format requirements:
- Structure: [how it's organized]
- Length: [word/character count]
- Style: [tone and voice]
- Must include: [required elements]
- Must avoid: [things to skip]
Example for LinkedIn posts:
Advanced Prompt Generation
Chain Prompt Generator
For multi-step processes:
Create series of prompts for [complex task].
Break it into steps:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
Create series of prompts for [complex task].
Break it into steps:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
Create series of prompts for [complex task].
Break it into steps:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
Use for: Research → Analysis → Report. Strategy → Tactics → Execution.
Conditional Prompt Generator
For tasks with different paths:
Create prompt that handles [task] with variations:
- If [condition A]: Do [approach 1]
- If [condition B]: Do [approach 2]
- If [condition C]: Do [approach 3]
Create prompt that handles [task] with variations:
- If [condition A]: Do [approach 1]
- If [condition B]: Do [approach 2]
- If [condition C]: Do [approach 3]
Create prompt that handles [task] with variations:
- If [condition A]: Do [approach 1]
- If [condition B]: Do [approach 2]
- If [condition C]: Do [approach 3]
Use for: Customer service (different issue types), content (different audience segments)
Refinement Prompt Generator
Create prompt for improving [type of output].
Input: [Original draft/work]
Create prompt for improving [type of output].
Input: [Original draft/work]
Create prompt for improving [type of output].
Input: [Original draft/work]
Use for: Editing workflows, quality control, iterative improvement
Building Your Prompt Library
Library Structure
Organize by:
Category (work, personal, creative)
Task type (email, content, analysis)
Frequency (daily, weekly, occasional)
In tool like Notion:
Template Format
Each prompt includes:
PROMPT NAME: [Descriptive title]
USE FOR: [When to use this]
PROMPT:
[The actual prompt with [PLACEHOLDERS]]
CUSTOMIZE:
- [Placeholder 1]: [What to change]
- [Placeholder 2]: [What to change]
EXAMPLE:
[One filled-in example]
NOTES:
[Tips for best results]
LAST UPDATED: [Date]
PROMPT NAME: [Descriptive title]
USE FOR: [When to use this]
PROMPT:
[The actual prompt with [PLACEHOLDERS]]
CUSTOMIZE:
- [Placeholder 1]: [What to change]
- [Placeholder 2]: [What to change]
EXAMPLE:
[One filled-in example]
NOTES:
[Tips for best results]
LAST UPDATED: [Date]
PROMPT NAME: [Descriptive title]
USE FOR: [When to use this]
PROMPT:
[The actual prompt with [PLACEHOLDERS]]
CUSTOMIZE:
- [Placeholder 1]: [What to change]
- [Placeholder 2]: [What to change]
EXAMPLE:
[One filled-in example]
NOTES:
[Tips for best results]
LAST UPDATED: [Date]
Maintenance
Update prompts when:
Results get inconsistent
Task requirements change
You find better approach
AI tools update (sometimes need adjustments)
Review quarterly: Archive unused, refine frequently-used, add new
Meta Prompt Examples
Generate Email Prompts
Create 5 email prompt templates for [your role]
Create 5 email prompt templates for [your role]
Create 5 email prompt templates for [your role]
Generate Content Prompts
Create content prompt templates for [platform].
Content types:
- [Type 1]
- [Type 2]
- [Type 3]
Create content prompt templates for [platform].
Content types:
- [Type 1]
- [Type 2]
- [Type 3]
Create content prompt templates for [platform].
Content types:
- [Type 1]
- [Type 2]
- [Type 3]
Generate Analysis Prompts
Create prompts for analyzing [type of data/information]
Create prompts for analyzing [type of data/information]
Create prompts for analyzing [type of data/information]
Improving Generated Prompts
Test the prompt ChatGPT generated:
Use it for real task
Note what works and doesn't
Ask ChatGPT to refine
Refinement prompt:
I tested this prompt: [paste prompt]
Results:
- What worked: [good parts]
- What didn't: [problems]
Improve it to:
- [Specific fix 1]
- [Specific fix 2]
I tested this prompt: [paste prompt]
Results:
- What worked: [good parts]
- What didn't: [problems]
Improve it to:
- [Specific fix 1]
- [Specific fix 2]
I tested this prompt: [paste prompt]
Results:
- What worked: [good parts]
- What didn't: [problems]
Improve it to:
- [Specific fix 1]
- [Specific fix 2]
Iterate 2-3 times until prompt reliably gets good results
Common Prompt Generator Mistakes
Too Generic
Bad: "Create prompt for writing" Good: "Create prompt for writing cold outreach emails to B2B SaaS companies"
Specific = Better prompts
No Context
Bad: Just asking for prompt without explaining use case
Good: Explaining who will use it, for what purpose, what good looks like
Not Testing
Bad: Generate prompt, save it, never test it
Good: Generate, test immediately, refine based on results
Single Use
Bad: Generate prompt for one specific situation
Good: Generate reusable template with customization points
When Not To Generate Prompts
Simple one-off tasks: Just ask directly. Don't need template.
Highly personal creative work: Generate starting point but expect to customize heavily.
When you don't know what you want yet: Figure out desired outcome first, then generate prompt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cheating or lazy?
No. It's using tool effectively. You still need to test, refine, and use prompts well.
Will generated prompts work perfectly?
Rarely first try. Expect to refine. But gets you 80% there instantly.
Can I share generated prompts?
Yes. Once refined, they're yours to share.
Do I need to credit ChatGPT?
No. Prompts you generate are yours.
What if I don't like generated prompt?
Ask it to try different approach. Be specific about what to change.
Should I generate all my prompts this way?
Mix. Generate templates for common tasks. Write from scratch for unique situations.
How many prompts should I have in library?
Start with 10-15 for common tasks. Grow to 50+ over time. Archive ones you don't use.
Do generated prompts work with Claude and Gemini?
Yes. Minor adjustments sometimes needed but work across tools.
Related Reading
Prompt Basics:
Example Prompts:
Templates:
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