How do you feel about awesome authentic texts that reflect the author's voice? Personally, I appreciate such texts. But the problem is that ChatGPT, which we often rely on, doesn't know how to write authentic texts. Unless, with the right prompts, we teach it how to do so.
So, in this blog, we’ll show you 5 ChatGPT prompts to create awesome content.
5 ChatGPT Prompts to Create Awesome Content
There are several ways to create excellent content. One of them is to use well-written ChatGPT prompts. Let's explore 5 ChatGPT prompts that will help you get the content you need.
Prompt #1: Tell ChatGPT to Play a Role
This type of prompts should be categorized separately. They are designed to tell ChatGPT who it is pretending to be when it generates the text we request.
For example, we might say to ChatGPT:
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You are an experienced technical writer who writes for non-technical audiences or business owners/investors.
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You are a novelist specializing in nautical fiction, writing in the style of Hemingway.
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You are a junior researcher preparing a paper for first-year students, and so on.
The content, style, and quality of the generated text depends on the level of detail we provide ChatGPT about its role.
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT.
Prompt #2: Ask ChatGPT to Write in a Certain Style
To get a text written in the style you want, start by showing ChatGPT examples of your texts. Ask it to identify what makes these texts unique - the writing style, tone, and mood.
For example:
"Imagine you're a hiring manager conducting a presentation to a web development team of senior engineers. Use simple language to explain stress management clearly so that everyone understands. Here's a sample text. Analyze its style, repeated words, mood and purpose".
After ChatGPT provides its analysis, you can ask it to write a text in the same style.
Prompt #3: Instruct ChatGPT to Write Like a Famous Writer (Provide the Writer's Name)
A few years ago, there was a fascinating experiment with ChatGPT where it was asked to write a paragraph on an abstract topic in the style of Ernest Hemingway. The result was crafted so well that even a new reader couldn't tell it apart from a famous writer's work.
Now, let's take this further and structure your ChatGPT prompts this way:
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"Write an essay mimicking the style of [name of writer/journalist/online publisher/blogger - not just one, but several]."
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"Expand the text below [insert already written text] in the style of [name of writer/journalist/online publisher/blogger - not just one, but several]."
Interestingly, this technique works with ChatGPT in much the same way it works with humans: if you treat ChatGPT as a professional with deep knowledge on a particular topic, it will generate results that match those expectations.
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Prompt #4: Share Your Experience with ChatGPT so it Can Write as if it were You
ChatGPT doesn't have details about the author's experience and expertise needed for writing the text. How can ChatGPT get these insights? It depends on the topic at hand.
If you're writing an article about cinematography, like giving movie lovers advice on how to watch films, start by sharing your taste, style, and understanding of movies with the ChatGPT.
You can achieve this by encouraging ChatGPT to ask you questions about movies, taking your time to respond, and allowing the chat to understand your movie-related experience. In essence, you're providing the chat with details about yourself.
With all that said, you can create a ChatGPT prompt like this:
Imagine we are chatting as friends. Ask me questions like the following:
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What's my favorite movie?
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Who's my favorite director?
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Why don't I have just one favorite movie or director?
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What movie do I watch most often?
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What do I love about the movie?
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What do I think makes the movies/directors of [movie title/director name] related?
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What is the standout moment in the movie [movie title]?
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What movies would I recommend to understand themes such as loneliness or isolation?
The idea is for ChatGPT to take your point of view. After you have given your answers and ChatGPT has collected them, use this prompt:
"Imagine you're an expert on auteur cinema, interested in films about the quiet lives of artists. You uncover hidden meanings in the movies of Wes Anderson and François Ozon, making their complexities easy for readers to understand. Write a 3000-word article on how to watch a movie using [movie title and director's name] as an example. Base it on our discussion. Include lists, quotes, and use catchy subheadings like movie phrases."
This training should help ChatGPT produce the desired output, which can be further refined.
Prompt #5: Ask ChatGPT to Write an Email to Encourage the Customer to Pay
Emails require clear and concise communication. Blaise Pascal once said, “This letter is longer only because I had no time to write a shorter one,” highlighting the challenge of brevity.
To craft an effective reminder email to a client who hasn't paid, use this prompt for ChatGPT:
“Write a polite email to remind our client to make their payment promptly. Emphasize the benefits of continuing to work with our experienced team in a respectful manner. Keep the email under 300 words, structure it with an introduction and conclusion, and make it persuasive without being pushy.”
I hope that by crafting your prompt in this manner, you can expect a concise and compelling letter written by ChatGPT with your intentions in mind.
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5 Key Tips on How to Get the Most out of ChatGPT Prompts
Now that we've covered the basics, let's move on to some hands-on tips for using ChatGPT prompts. By following these tips along with the specific prompts mentioned earlier, you can improve the quality of your texts today.
1. Keep your language clear and unambiguous
When talking to ChatGPT, use clear and direct language, just as you would with a person. When you express your thoughts clearly, you'll be understood accurately. So if you want to get quality content from ChatGPT without much hassle, start by stating your request clearly. To improve your chances of getting the right content, give ChatGPT context, such as background information or relevant materials on the topic. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to write in the style of a particular online publication or blog.
2. Use simple sentences and stay consistent
When communicating with ChatGPT, use complete sentences and introduce your ideas gradually. ChatGPT works best with clear, structured questions and phrases. If your topic or question is complex, focus on one request or question at a time. You may have noticed that ChatGPT tends to simplify and shorten longer texts. Conversely, providing ChatGPT with the same text in separate paragraphs rather than one large block may result in better results.
3. Specify the writing style you want
ChatGPT is primarily a text generator, so feel free to dictate the style you want for the text. For example, you can say, "Write in a casual, conversational style similar to that used by young tech startups in California.” Or you could request a more formal, concise style suitable for academic use.
Remember, the answer you get from ChatGPT depends on how you ask for it.
4. Request multiple text options from ChatGPT and refine one of them
To save time, ask ChatGPT to generate multiple versions of the text you need. Specify different styles for each version, such as conversational with short sentences or more artistic. When you find a text you like, ask ChatGPT to improve it if necessary - make it simpler, improve the flow between sentences, or add more narrative.
5. Use a "do the same" training approach
The key to ChatGPT's effectiveness is learning. When you interact with ChatGPT using prompts, you're teaching it what you want it to do. To consistently get the results you want, give ChatGPT feedback. If you like a particular text, you can tell ChatGPT that it's good and ask for the next text in a similar style. Eventually, you can simply say "do the same" to guide ChatGPT in the future.
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What is a ChatGPT Prompt?
A ChatGPT prompt is a description of the task ChatGPT is supposed to perform. It is a kind of instruction or technical specification. The more precise and detailed the task description is, the better response ChatGPT will give you.
ChatGPT prompts can be used in many ways. You can ask ChatGPT to write content for social media or a blog, brainstorm online business ideas or content for future content, or improve existing blog posts. The possibilities are endless.
One thing is certain: with the right ChatGPT prompts, you can get nothing but awesome content.
Are you ready to embrace the power of ChatGPT with well written prompts?
To sum it up, using well-crafted prompts with ChatGPT helps you achieve great results - like awesome content tailored to your style and expertise. By giving clear prompts, you ensure that ChatGPT will reflect your unique voice and experience. What's more, prompts discussed above will help you create engaging and authentic content that resonates with your audience. Now that you know these ChatGPT prompt techniques, you can use them or create your own based on what we've covered.
Ready to unleash the full potential of ChatGPT prompts to create amazing content for your business? Let's do it.