Why you need this
Writing prompts aren't one-size-fits-all. A prompt that works for email doesn't work for blog posts. A prompt for casual social media doesn't work for professional reports.
This collection provides purpose-built prompts for every writing scenario. No more adapting general prompts—just copy, customize, and create.
Perfect for:
- Content marketers producing high-volume content
- Copywriters who need consistent quality at speed
- Business professionals who write daily
- Social media managers creating platform-specific content
- Anyone who struggles with the blank page
What's inside
Blog Posts & Articles (25 prompts)
Full article drafts:
Write a [word count] blog post about [topic].
Target audience: [who]
Goal: [inform/persuade/entertain]
Tone: [professional/casual/authoritative]
Structure:
- Hook that addresses [pain point]
- 3-5 main sections with practical takeaways
- Real examples, not generic advice
- Call to action: [desired action]
Keywords to include naturally: [keywords]
Introduction hooks:
Write 5 different opening hooks for a blog post about [topic].
Types to include:
- Surprising statistic
- Provocative question
- Personal story angle
- Contrarian statement
- Relatable pain point
Target audience: [who]. Tone: [tone].
Conclusion CTAs:
Write a compelling conclusion for a blog post about [topic].
Main points covered: [list points]
Desired reader action: [action]
Tone: [encouraging/urgent/thoughtful]
Include a specific, actionable next step.
Email Copy (20 prompts)
Cold outreach:
Write a cold email to [recipient role] about [product/service].
Value proposition: [what we offer]
Target pain point: [their problem]
Social proof: [credibility element]
Ask: [specific request]
Requirements:
- Under 100 words
- Personalization hook in first line
- One clear call to action
- No "just checking in" language
Newsletter content:
Write a newsletter email about [topic].
Audience: [subscribers who are interested in...]
Main value: [what they'll learn/gain]
Tone: [your brand voice]
Structure:
- Subject line (5 options)
- Preview text
- Personal greeting
- Main content (value-first)
- Secondary content/links
- Sign-off with CTA
Social Media (30 prompts)
LinkedIn posts:
Write a LinkedIn post about [topic].
Hook type: [story/insight/question/controversial take]
Length: [short (150 words) / medium (300) / long (500)]
Include: [personal experience/data/lesson]
Call to action: [engage/click/share]
Style: No hashtag spam, no emoji overload, authentic voice.
End with a question to drive comments.
Twitter/X threads:
Turn this idea into a Twitter thread: [idea]
Thread structure:
1. Hook tweet (stop the scroll)
2. Problem/context (why this matters)
3-8. Main points (one per tweet, specific)
9. Summary/takeaway
10. CTA (follow, retweet, comment)
Each tweet: Under 280 characters, punchy, standalone value.
Instagram captions:
Write an Instagram caption for [post type/image description].
Brand voice: [playful/professional/inspirational]
Goal: [engagement/awareness/conversion]
Audience: [demographic]
Include:
- Attention-grabbing first line
- Value or entertainment
- Relevant hashtags (suggest 5-10)
- Clear CTA
Business Writing (25 prompts)
Reports and summaries:
Transform these notes into a professional report:
[Paste notes]
Format: [Executive summary / Full report / Bullet summary]
Audience: [Who will read this]
Tone: [Formal/confident/cautious]
Length: [Word count or page count]
Include: Key findings, recommendations, next steps.
Proposals:
Write a [type] proposal section about [topic].
Client: [who]
Problem we're solving: [their challenge]
Our solution: [what we're proposing]
Key benefits: [why us]
Tone: Confident but not arrogant. Focus on their outcomes, not our features.
Voice Customization
Matching your voice:
Here are 3 examples of my writing style:
[Example 1]
[Example 2]
[Example 3]
Now write [new content] matching this voice.
Maintain my [specific elements: sentence length, humor style, etc.]
How to use it
Choose your category: Find the content type you're creating.
Copy the prompt: Use exact structure, fill in brackets.
Customize variables: The more specific, the better the output.
Iterate: Use follow-up prompts to refine.
Save winners: When a prompt works well, save your customized version.
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License & Attribution
This resource is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY). You may share and adapt for any purpose with attribution.