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Most people don't get bad answers from ChatGPT. They get bad prompts.

We teach the structure behind prompts that actually work, and catalogue the ones worth reusing — by role, use case and outcome — so you're not starting from a blank box every time.

CARD 014 — CONTENT / OUTLINE

Act as a content strategist. I'll give you a topic and audience. Return a 5-point outline where each point states the reader's question at that stage, not just a subheading. Keep it under 120 words total.

5+prompt categories catalogued
4-partstructure behind every prompt we teach
Free tierevery prompt works without ChatGPT Plus
Updatedguides revisited as prompting practices change

The four things every working prompt has

None of this needs special tools or paid plugins — it's a structure you can apply in the free ChatGPT box today.

A role, not just a task

"Write me an email" gives ChatGPT nothing to anchor tone or judgement to. "Act as a support lead replying to a frustrated but paying customer" gives it a lens to make decisions through.

Context it can't guess

Audience, prior attempts, constraints, what's already been tried. The model isn't reading your mind — the gaps you leave are the gaps it fills with generic defaults.

A stated format

Table, bullet list, three short paragraphs, JSON — say it. Unspecified format is why you get walls of text when you wanted a checklist.

A boundary or constraint

Word limits, what to avoid, reading level, tone. Constraints are what separate a usable first draft from something you have to rewrite anyway.

One job per prompt

Prompts that ask for research, writing and formatting in one breath tend to do all three half well. Split multi-step work into a short sequence instead.

Room to iterate

Treat the first response as a draft, not a verdict. "Make this more direct" or "cut this by half" is often faster than rewriting the original prompt.

What that looks like in practice

Same request, two ways of asking. Same model, very different starting point for the answer.

VAGUE PROMPT

"Help me write a caption for my Instagram post about my bakery."

STRUCTURED PROMPT

"Act as a social media manager for a small bakery. Write 2 Instagram captions for a photo of fresh sourdough, one warm and personal, one short and punchy. Under 30 words each, no emojis."

The second prompt takes fifteen extra seconds to type and removes almost all the guesswork — role, format, tone and length are all decided before ChatGPT starts writing.

How to use this site

1

Read the free guides

Start with the prompt-writing basics above or the blog — no signup, no paywall.

2

Find your category

Business, study, content, coding or career — see what's already been worked out for your use case.

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Grab the pack if you want speed

Skip the trial-and-error with a tested, organised pack from our marketplace partner, IDPLR.

Browse prompts by what you're actually trying to do

Every pack is organised around a real task, not a vague theme.

Business & Marketing

Emails, ad copy, product descriptions, customer replies

Written for people running a business, not writing a novel.

Study & Research

Summaries, revision notes, essay structuring

Built for actually understanding a topic, not shortcuts.

Content Creation

Blog outlines, hooks, captions, video scripts

For creators who need a starting draft in minutes.

Coding & Productivity

Debugging, docstrings, planning, automation ideas

Prompts that respect how developers actually work.

Career

Resumes, cover letters, interview prep

Direct, specific, and free of generic filler language.

The full prompt packs, ready to paste

What's free here is the education. If you'd rather skip the trial-and-error, our organised packs are sold through our marketplace partner.

ChatGPT Prompt Packs on IDPLR

Every pack is tested, categorised, and written the way this site teaches — role, context, format, constraint. No generic one-liners.

  • Instant download, lifetime access to what you buy
  • Organised by use case, not dumped in one giant list
  • Updated as prompting practices change
View prompt packs on IDPLR

Figuring it out yourself: hours

Curated & ready

Packs and pricing are listed on our marketplace partner IDPLR — availability and pricing shown there are final.

From the blog

New prompt-writing guides, published regularly.

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Common questions

Do I need ChatGPT Plus to use these prompts?
No. Every prompt on this site and in our packs is written to work on the free tier. Paid plans mainly affect response speed and model access, not whether a well-structured prompt works.
Where do I actually buy the prompt packs?
Prompt packs are sold through our marketplace partner, IDPLR. This site is where we publish free education and organise what each pack covers before you go decide.
Can I use these prompts for client or commercial work?
Yes. Licensing details for purchased packs are listed on the IDPLR product page for each pack.

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