Write your first useful AI prompt

Before you start

Bring your own example and an account for the tool, where needed. These lessons are free to read; external tools may charge or limit access. Use non-sensitive material that you have permission to share. Menu labels and features can change.

Follow the steps

1. Choose one small task: an appointment reminder, product description or event invitation. Write down the real facts before opening your AI tool.
2. Open ChatGPT and start a new conversation. Paste the template below, replacing every bracket with your own information.
3. Read the draft against your facts. Ask for one specific improvement, such as a shorter message or a clearer next step.
4. Save the final prompt alongside the approved result so you can repeat the task with new inputs.

Your copy-and-use prompt

Replace the bracketed fields with your own details.

Help me write [deliverable] for [audience].
Goal: [what the reader should do].
Verified facts: [details].
Tone: [style].
Format: [length and structure].
Do not invent prices, dates, results or testimonials. If an essential fact is missing, ask me before drafting.

Worked example: a simple appointment reminder

Fictional practice inputs: Example Detail Studio, Saturday at 10am, ask the customer to reply YES. Do not add a price or address.

Check the name, time and requested action against your inputs. Reject any invented cancellation policy. This is an illustration, not a guaranteed AI response.

Try it yourself

Create a WhatsApp reminder for a fictional Saturday workshop. Supply a time, venue and reply deadline yourself.

Check your result

Check all dates, prices and contact details. Remove any remaining bracket placeholders.

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