Ask me questions first
Before you answer, ask me up to 5 questions that would help you give a much better answer to: [task]. Wait for my replies.
These are the prompt patterns that give the biggest improvement over a plain question. Each one is reusable across hundreds of tasks.
Before you answer, ask me up to 5 questions that would help you give a much better answer to: [task]. Wait for my replies.
Here is my draft: [paste]. First list its 5 weakest points. Then rewrite it fixing every one.
Give me 3 very different approaches to [problem]. For each: how it works, pros, cons, and when to pick it. Then recommend one.
Work through this step by step and show your reasoning before the final answer: [problem]
You are a [expert role] writing for [audience]. [Task]. Use plain language and concrete examples.
Here is my to-do list: [list]. Sort it with the Eisenhower matrix, then give me the 3 things to do today and what to drop.
I'm deciding between [A] and [B]. My priorities are [priorities]. Build a weighted scoring table and tell me which wins and why.
Turn these messy notes into a clear plan with goals, steps, deadlines and risks: [notes]
Here are 3 samples of my writing: [samples]. Describe my style in 5 bullets, then write [new piece] in that same style.
Write 10 headlines for [topic] aimed at [audience]. Mix curiosity, benefit and number styles. Mark your top 2.
'Ask me questions first' — it makes ChatGPT gather the context it needs before answering.
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