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Copy-ready AI prompts

Starting points for ChatGPT, Claude and Grok. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your own details, then adjust the result.

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BeginnerMarketing

30 days of social post ideas

Get a month of varied, non-repetitive post ideas for your business.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I run [BUSINESS] for [AUDIENCE] on [PLATFORM].
Give me 30 post ideas for the next month, mixing: helpful tips, behind the scenes, customer questions, myth-busting and gentle promotion (no more than 1 in 5 posts).
For each, give a one-line hook. Then write full drafts for the first 3.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [BUSINESS] what you do
  • [AUDIENCE] who follows you
  • [PLATFORM] e.g. Instagram
BeginnerLearning

30-day plan to learn a skill

Get a structured, realistic learning plan with milestones.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I want to learn [SKILL] in 30 days. I can spend [MINUTES] minutes per day. My starting level: [LEVEL].
Create a week-by-week plan with a small daily task, one weekly mini-project and a way to tell if I'm improving. Recommend free resources only, and tell me what to skip as a beginner.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [SKILL] e.g. Excel, guitar
  • [MINUTES] e.g. 30
  • [LEVEL] beginner etc.
BeginnerResearch

Ask the AI to fact-check itself

Reduce hallucinations by making the AI list and grade its own claims.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Review your previous answer. List every factual claim it contains, mark each as "well established", "uncertain" or "may be guessed", and give a source I can open for each. If you can't source something, say so plainly.
BeginnerProductivity

Build a realistic weekly plan

Turn a messy to-do list into a week you can actually follow.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Here is everything I need to do this week:
[TASKS]

My fixed commitments: [COMMITMENTS]
I have about [HOURS] free hours per day and work best in the [MORNING/EVENING].
Build a realistic day-by-day plan. Put the most important tasks first, leave slack for surprises, and tell me what to drop if it's too much.
Fill-in details (4)
  • [TASKS] brain-dump list
  • [COMMITMENTS] work, school run, etc.
  • [HOURS] e.g. 3
  • [MORNING/EVENING] when you're sharpest
BeginnerResearch

Compare products in a table

Make a fair side-by-side comparison, with verification flags.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Compare [PRODUCT A] and [PRODUCT B] for someone who [MY SITUATION]. Put the comparison in a table covering price, key features, drawbacks and best for.
Mark anything time-sensitive (prices, features) as "verify on the official site". Give a short conclusion for my situation, and say what you're unsure about.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [PRODUCT A] first
  • [PRODUCT B] second
  • [MY SITUATION] what you need it for
BeginnerProductivity

Decision helper: pros, cons and blind spots

Think through a decision by surfacing trade-offs and what you might be missing.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I'm deciding between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. What matters most to me: [PRIORITIES].
Compare them in a table against my priorities, list risks for each, and tell me what I might be overlooking.
Ask me up to 3 questions if it would improve your advice. Don't decide for me; help me decide.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [OPTION A] first choice
  • [OPTION B] second choice
  • [PRIORITIES] e.g. cost, time, stress
IntermediateCoding

Explain and fix an error in my code

Get the error explained in plain English and a fix you can verify.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I'm using [LANGUAGE/TOOL]. I expected [WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN] but got [WHAT HAPPENED].
Error message:
[ERROR]

Relevant code:
[CODE]

Explain what the error means in plain English, the most likely cause, and give a fix. Then tell me how I can confirm it worked.
Fill-in details (5)
  • [LANGUAGE/TOOL] e.g. Python, WordPress
  • [WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN] expected
  • [WHAT HAPPENED] actual
  • [ERROR] the message
  • [CODE] the relevant part only
BeginnerLearning

Explain anything like I’m new to it

Get a clear, jargon-free explanation of any topic with an example and a quick check of your understanding.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Explain [TOPIC] to me as if I'm completely new to it.
Use plain English, avoid jargon (or explain any jargon you use), and give one everyday example.
Then ask me 3 short questions to check I've understood.
Fill-in details (1)
  • [TOPIC] what you want to learn, e.g. inflation, or how a mortgage works
BeginnerWriting

Improve my writing without changing my voice

Tighten and clarify your draft while keeping it sounding like you.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Edit the text below. Fix errors, cut waffle and make it clearer, but keep my voice and meaning.
Show the improved version, then list the 5 biggest changes you made and why.

TEXT:
[PASTE YOUR DRAFT]
Fill-in details (1)
  • [PASTE YOUR DRAFT] your text
BeginnerJobs & CV

Mock interview practice

Practise answering questions one at a time and get honest feedback.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Act as an interviewer for a [JOB TITLE] role at a [TYPE OF COMPANY].
Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer.
After each answer, give brief feedback: what was good, what was weak, and a stronger example answer.
Start with an easy warm-up question.
Fill-in details (2)
  • [JOB TITLE] the role
  • [TYPE OF COMPANY] e.g. small retailer
IntermediateWeb design

Plan a simple website

Work out pages, structure and copy for a small business site before you build.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I need a simple website for [BUSINESS]. Goal: [GOAL, e.g. get phone calls]. Audience: [AUDIENCE].
Give me: (1) the pages I need and why, (2) a section-by-section outline for the homepage, (3) the 5 questions visitors will have and where each is answered, (4) a short list of trust signals to include.
Keep it practical for a small budget.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [BUSINESS] what you do
  • [GOAL] what a visitor should do
  • [AUDIENCE] who they are
BeginnerBusiness

Reply to a customer complaint

Write an empathetic, professional reply that solves the problem.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
A customer sent this message:
[CUSTOMER MESSAGE]

What happened on our side: [FACTS]
What we can offer: [OFFER]
Write a short, empathetic, professional reply. Apologise once where appropriate, explain clearly, state the offer and the next step. No corporate waffle. Under 150 words.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [CUSTOMER MESSAGE] paste it
  • [FACTS] what actually happened
  • [OFFER] refund, replacement, etc.
IntermediateResearch

Research a topic with sources

Get an overview with the main viewpoints, and links you can check.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I need to understand [TOPIC] for [PURPOSE].
Give me: a short overview, the main viewpoints or options, key terms explained, what's still debated, and 5 reliable sources I can open (official bodies, research, reputable outlets).
For each factual claim, say how confident you are. If you can't source something, say so rather than guessing.
Fill-in details (2)
  • [TOPIC] what to research
  • [PURPOSE] why you need it
BeginnerJobs & CV

Rewrite my CV summary for a specific job

Tailor a CV profile to a job advert without inventing skills.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Here is my current CV summary:
[CV SUMMARY]

Here is the job advert:
[JOB ADVERT]

Rewrite my summary in under 60 words to match this role. Use only skills and experience I've actually stated. Do not invent anything. Then list 5 keywords from the advert I should make sure appear elsewhere in my CV.
Fill-in details (2)
  • [CV SUMMARY] your current profile paragraph
  • [JOB ADVERT] the advert text
IntermediateBusiness

Stress-test a business idea

Find the weak spots in an idea before you spend money on it.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Here's my business idea: [IDEA]. Target customer: [CUSTOMER]. I'd charge: [PRICE].
Act as a sceptical but fair adviser. List: (1) the 5 biggest risks, (2) assumptions I need to test, (3) the cheapest way to test each this month, (4) 3 similar existing businesses and how mine could differ.
Be honest. Don't flatter me.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [IDEA] one paragraph
  • [CUSTOMER] who buys
  • [PRICE] how much
BeginnerResearch

Summarise a long document

Turn a long report or article into key points, decisions and open questions.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Summarise the text below for [AUDIENCE].
Give me: (1) a 3-sentence overview, (2) the 5 most important points, (3) any decisions or actions, (4) anything unclear or missing.
Quote the exact line that supports each key point.

TEXT:
[PASTE TEXT]
Fill-in details (2)
  • [AUDIENCE] who it's for, e.g. my manager
  • [PASTE TEXT] the document
BeginnerProductivity

Turn meeting notes into actions

Convert messy notes into decisions, owners and deadlines.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Here are my raw meeting notes:
[NOTES]

Produce: (1) a 3-line summary, (2) decisions made, (3) an action list as a table with owner and deadline (mark unclear ones as "TBC"), (4) questions still open, (5) a short follow-up email I can send to attendees. Don't invent names or dates.
Fill-in details (1)
  • [NOTES] paste them
BeginnerWriting

Write a polite but firm email

Draft a clear email that gets a response without sounding rude.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Write an email to [RECIPIENT] about [SITUATION].
Goal: [WHAT I WANT THEM TO DO] by [DEADLINE].
Tone: polite but firm. Under [WORD COUNT] words. Include a clear subject line.
Don't sound aggressive or apologetic. Give me two versions.
Fill-in details (5)
  • [RECIPIENT] e.g. a customer or landlord
  • [SITUATION] the facts in one or two lines
  • [WHAT I WANT THEM TO DO] the ask
  • [DEADLINE] date
  • [WORD COUNT] e.g. 120
BeginnerMarketing

Write a product description

Turn product facts into a clear, honest description that sells.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Write a product description for [PRODUCT].
Facts (use only these): [FACTS].
Audience: [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [TONE]. Length: about [WORDS] words.
Lead with the main benefit, use short paragraphs, end with a simple call to action. Don't invent features or claims.
Fill-in details (5)
  • [PRODUCT] name
  • [FACTS] size, materials, price, etc.
  • [AUDIENCE] who buys
  • [TONE] e.g. warm and simple
  • [WORDS] e.g. 100

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