Prompt Library — 100 Prompts Ready to Use

Write a professional email to [recipient / role] about [topic]. Context: [describe the situation and relationship]. My goal: [what I want to achieve]. Tone: [formal / professional / warm]. Key points to include: [list]. Keep it under [word count]. Clear subject line.

Write a 200-word executive summary of [topic / document / project] for [audience — senior leadership / board]. State the situation, the key insight or recommendation, the 2-3 most important supporting facts, and a clear call to action. No jargon.

Improve this piece of writing: [paste text]. Make it: clearer, more direct, better structured, free of jargon. Keep all key information. Show me the improved version and note the main changes. Audience: [describe].

Write a proposal for [what you are proposing] to [audience]. Structure: executive summary, problem statement, our solution, why us, investment / cost, next steps. Key facts: [describe your offering and pricing]. Tone: confident and professional. Approximately [word count].

Write a follow-up email after a meeting about [topic] with [attendees / company]. Key outcomes from the meeting: [list]. Agreed actions: [list with owners and deadlines]. Next meeting or deadline: [date]. Tone: professional and clear. Include a subject line.

Write a firm, professional [letter / email] to [recipient — company / organisation / person] about [issue]. Key facts: [describe what happened, dates, reference numbers]. What I want: [specific resolution]. Tone: firm and factual, not emotional. I want this taken seriously. My name: [name].

Create a project plan for [project name and description]. Objectives: [list]. Key deliverables: [list]. Constraints: [timeline / budget / team size]. Structure as: overview, phases with milestones, key dependencies, risks and mitigations, and a suggested week-by-week timeline for the first month.

Conduct a SWOT analysis for [business / product / initiative]. Context: [describe the situation]. Generate specific, actionable points for each quadrant. Then suggest the 3 most important strategic priorities based on the SWOT. Be honest about weaknesses and threats — do not just be encouraging.

Create an agenda for a [duration] meeting about [topic]. Attendees: [list roles]. Desired outcome: [what the meeting should achieve]. Format each agenda item with: time allocation, objective for that item, who leads it, and whether it requires a decision or is for information only. Include 5 minutes for wrap-up and actions.

Help me think through a decision between [option A] and [option B]. My context: [describe situation and constraints]. My priorities are: [list what matters most]. Lay out the key factors, pros and cons of each option, the risks I might be underweighting, and your recommendation with reasoning. Challenge my assumptions.

Analyse [competitor] compared to [my company / product]. For each, cover: core product and positioning, target customer, pricing model, key strengths and weaknesses, and recent strategic moves. Then: what are the most important competitive threats we face, and what opportunities does this analysis reveal?

Write a [word count] blog post for [audience] on [topic]. Key argument: [your main point]. Supporting points: [list 3-4]. Include a hook opening, use subheadings, include practical examples, and end with a specific call to action. Tone: [describe]. SEO keywords to include naturally: [list].

Write 7 social media posts for my [type of business / brand / personal account] for the coming week. Mix: 2 showcasing value or expertise, 2 with useful tips, 2 personal or behind-the-scenes, 1 engagement question. Tone: [describe]. Platform: [Instagram / LinkedIn / X]. Include hashtag suggestions.

Write a professional, empathetic response to this review: [paste review]. Acknowledge their experience, demonstrate we take it seriously, offer a resolution or next step, and invite direct contact. Do not be defensive. Tone: warm and professional. Under 120 words.

Write a monthly email newsletter for [audience and brand]. Theme: [topic]. Key content: [list items to include]. Opening hook that creates immediate interest. One main insight or story. A practical tip. A call to action linking to [destination]. Tone: [describe]. Under 350 words. Include subject line options.

Write the About page for [company / individual]. What we do: [describe]. Who we serve: [describe]. What makes us different: [differentiator]. Our story: [brief]. Tone: [warm and personal / professional / expert]. Approximately 250 words. Feel authentic — no corporate clichés.

Write a job advertisement for [role] at [type of company]. Responsibilities: [list]. What we are looking for: [describe]. What we offer: [salary, culture, opportunity]. Location: [location]. Tone: [professional / welcoming]. Appealing to the right candidates without generic HR language.

Help me write constructive performance feedback for a team member. Their role: [describe]. What is going well: [specific examples]. Areas to develop: [specific behaviours or outcomes to address]. My goal: [what I want them to change or continue]. Tone: direct but supportive. They will read this formally.

Help me write OKRs for [team / individual] for [quarter / year]. Focus areas: [describe]. Draft 3 Objectives, each with 3-4 Key Results. Key Results should be measurable and specific, not vague aspirations. Context: [describe organisation and goals].

I need to have a difficult conversation with [role / relationship] about [issue]. The situation: [describe]. My goal: [desired outcome]. I want to be direct but not confrontational. Help me prepare: how to open, what to say, what to avoid, how to listen, and what to agree as next steps.

Explain [concept] to me as if I have no background in [field]. Use: a simple analogy from everyday life, a concrete example, and a brief explanation of why it matters. Then give me one question to test whether I understood it correctly.

I want to use the Feynman technique to understand [concept]. I will explain it to you as if teaching a 12-year-old. After I explain, identify the specific gaps or errors in my understanding and ask me follow-up questions to probe them. Do not just give me the correct answer — guide me to find it. Ready?

Compare and contrast [A] and [B] for someone with [level of background]. Cover: what each one is, their key similarities, their key differences, when you would use each one, and the most common misconception people have about each. Concrete examples for both.

I need to memorise [topic / list / concepts] for [exam / interview / purpose]. Create: a mnemonic or acronym if applicable, a memorable story or narrative that links the key points, a set of 10 flashcard questions and answers, and 3 ways to practise recalling this material actively rather than passively rereading.

Quiz me on [topic] using interleaved practice — mix questions from across the topic rather than going section by section. One question at a time. After I answer, tell me if I am correct, explain what a complete answer includes, and then ask the next question. Start easy and gradually increase difficulty. Begin now.

Here is a research paper / abstract I need to understand: [paste]. Explain: what question the researchers were trying to answer, what methodology they used, what they found, what they concluded, and the most important limitation of the study. Plain language — I want genuine understanding, not just a summary.

Help me plan an essay answering: “[essay question]” for [subject] at [level]. I want to argue that [your thesis if you have one, or “help me find the strongest thesis”]. Give me: the core argument, the main supporting points in logical order, the strongest counterargument I should address, and suggested evidence for each point. I will write the essay myself.

Here is my essay: [paste]. Give me honest feedback covering: what is strongest and why, where the argument is weak or unclear, where the evidence is thin, any logical jumps, and how to improve the opening and closing specifically. Do not rewrite it. Give me actionable feedback I can use to revise myself.

Here is the introduction to my [essay / report / article]: [paste]. It feels like it does not quite hook the reader or set up the argument strongly enough. Rewrite it to: open with more impact, establish the key stakes or question clearly, and lead directly into my main argument. Show me 2 different versions — one more academic, one more engaging.

Give me a research orientation on [topic]. I need: a brief overview, the main schools of thought or key debates, the 5-8 most important thinkers or organisations in this space, the seminal works I should read, and the most important unresolved questions. I will use this to guide my own reading.

I have read these sources on [topic]: [list sources with key claims from each]. Help me synthesise them: identify themes across multiple sources, where they agree and disagree, which arguments are well-supported vs based on limited evidence, and how to organise this into a coherent argument. I am writing a [describe the output].

My thesis / argument is: [state it clearly]. I want to stress-test it before I publish / submit. Give me: the three strongest counterarguments, the evidence that would most undermine my position, the assumptions I am making that might not hold, and how a rigorous critic in this field would attack my argument. Be ruthless.

I want to verify this claim: “[state the claim].” Help me think through: what type of claim this is (empirical / interpretive / predictive), what evidence would confirm or deny it, where the most authoritative sources on this would be found, and any context I need to interpret it correctly. Do not just tell me if it is true — help me verify it myself.

Ask me a competency interview question for [role] at [company type]. After I answer, evaluate my response using the STAR framework — did I cover Situation, Task, Action, and Result clearly? What was strong? What was missing? What would a better answer include? Then ask me the next question. Start with: “[Tell me about a time you...]”

Here is my CV: [paste]. Here is the job description: [paste]. Identify the key requirements the employer is looking for. Suggest which parts of my CV best match, what to adjust to be more relevant, what to cut, and what keywords I should add. Flag any genuine gaps between what they want and what I have.

I have been offered [salary] for [role] in [location / industry]. I was hoping for [target]. Research the current market rate for this role and tell me if my target is reasonable. Then help me frame a professional counter-offer, anticipate how they might respond, and prepare what to say if they push back.

I have an interview at [company] for [role]. Research the company and give me: their core business and recent performance, significant news from the last 6 months, their strategic priorities, any challenges I should be aware of, and 3 insightful questions I could ask that demonstrate genuine preparation.

Write a [genre] short story of approximately [word count]. Protagonist: [describe]. Central conflict: [what is at stake]. Setting: [time and place]. Open in the middle of the action. Reveal character through dialogue and specific detail rather than description. End with [resolution / ambiguity / twist]. Theme: [describe].

Write a bedtime story for a [age]-year-old named [name] who loves [interests]. Warm and gentle with a happy ending. About 5 minutes to read aloud. [Name] is the hero — they are [quality to celebrate: brave / kind / curious / clever]. Include [favourite animal or object] somewhere in the story.

Write a [wedding speech / birthday toast / leaving speech / eulogy] for [occasion]. Speaker: [relationship]. Key memories or moments to include: [list specific details]. Tone: [warm and humorous / deeply personal / celebratory]. Length: approximately [minutes] to deliver. Should feel personal, not polished and generic. I will edit it to add my own voice.

Here is a story I have started writing: [paste what you have so far]. I want you to continue it in the same voice and style. The next section should: [describe what needs to happen or where you want the story to go]. Length: approximately [word count]. Do not change what I have written — continue from where I left off.

Write [song lyrics / a poem] in the style of [describe style — a folk ballad / a contemporary pop song / a Shakespearean sonnet / free verse]. About: [topic or emotion]. Key images or lines I want included: [any specific words or phrases]. Mood: [describe]. Length: [describe — one verse and chorus / 14 lines / etc].

Help me plan my week. Today is [day and date]. My main goals this week: [list 3-5]. Commitments I already have: [list meetings / appointments / deadlines]. What I tend to procrastinate on: [describe]. Create a daily plan for the week that: prioritises the most important work in the morning, protects time for the important but not urgent, and is realistic rather than aspirational.

Plan a week of [dinners / all meals] for [number] people. Preferences: [list]. Avoid: [dietary restrictions]. Weeknight cooking time: [how long]. Budget: approximately [amount]. Mix of: easy quick meals and one or two more interesting ones at the weekend. Include a shopping list organised by section. Practical, not Pinterest-perfect.

Create a travel itinerary for [destination] for [duration]. Travelling: [solo / couple / family with ages / group]. Interests: [describe]. Must-see: [any specific things]. Avoid: [crowds / touristy / expensive]. Budget level: [backpacker / mid-range / comfortable]. Include: day-by-day plan, practical tips, best neighbourhoods to stay, and how to get between places.

Help me set a meaningful goal and create an accountability plan. Goal area: [describe — fitness / career / creative / financial / learning]. What I want to achieve: [describe]. Why this matters to me: [describe]. Time frame: [when]. Create: a SMART goal statement, a 4-week action plan with weekly milestones, potential obstacles and how to handle them, and a simple weekly check-in question I should ask myself.

I am trying to make sense of [describe the situation — a difficult decision / a conflict / something that happened / a life change]. I am not looking for advice right now — I am trying to understand my own thinking. Help me: identify what I am actually worried about, separate the facts from my interpretations, see this from a different perspective, and clarify what I actually want. Ask me questions to help me think rather than telling me what to do.

I want to learn [skill / subject] from [current level — complete beginner / some basics]. I have approximately [hours per week] to dedicate to this. I learn best by [doing / reading / watching / projects]. Create a 12-week structured learning plan with: specific topics per week, recommended resources for each (free where possible), a small practical project for each phase, and how to know when I have genuinely learned each section.

Teach me [skill or concept] in approximately 10 minutes of reading. Structure it as: the key insight (the one thing I need to understand), the practical application (how to actually do or use it), a common mistake to avoid, a quick test to see if I understood it, and the most useful next step if I want to go deeper.

Recommend 8 books for someone interested in [topic / field / genre]. I have already read: [list any relevant books]. I prefer: [type — practical non-fiction / narrative / dense academic / accessible overview / fiction that explores these themes]. For each book: one sentence on what makes it worth reading and one sentence on who it is best for.

Write a Midjourney or DALL-E prompt for: a [type of image — photo / illustration / painting] showing [describe subject]. Setting: [describe]. Lighting: [describe]. Style: [photorealistic / watercolour / oil painting / flat design / cinematic]. Mood: [describe]. Colour palette: [describe]. Aspect ratio: [16:9 / 1:1 / 9:16 / 4:3]. Include --style raw if photorealistic Midjourney output is needed.

I need gift ideas for [person — relationship, age, interests]. Occasion: [birthday / anniversary / celebration / thank you]. Budget: [range]. Things they already have or would not enjoy: [describe]. I want it to feel: [thoughtful / practical / experiential / creative / luxurious]. Give me 8 ideas from [most affordable] to [near the top of the budget], with one sentence explaining why each fits this person.

Explain [concept or topic] to a [age]-year-old who is curious about it. Use: language they can understand, an example or analogy from their world, and something genuinely interesting about it that will spark more questions. Do not talk down to them — be honest about complexity while making it accessible. End with a question you could ask them to start a conversation.

I face this type of recurring decision / challenge: [describe the type of situation — how to prioritise competing demands / whether to take a risk / how to give someone feedback / how to evaluate an opportunity]. Build me a simple thinking framework — 3-5 questions I can ask myself every time I face this situation — that helps me make a better decision faster. Keep it practical, not abstract.