AI Prompt Library — Do Real Work, Faster
Ready-to-use prompts for writing, images, video, audio, code, design, marketing, and business. Copy any prompt, paste it into your favorite AI tool, replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, and get to work.
Blog Post First Draft
Turn a rough idea into a structured article draft
Write a 1,200-word blog post draft about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Structure: a hook opening that states the reader's problem, 4-5 sections with descriptive subheadings, one concrete example per section, and a closing paragraph with a clear next step. Tone: conversational but authoritative. Mark any facts you're unsure about with [VERIFY].
Cold Email Rewrite
Make outreach emails shorter and more reply-worthy
Rewrite this cold email to be under 90 words, with a subject line under 45 characters. Rules: no flattery, no buzzwords like 'synergy' or 'game-changer', one clear ask at the end, and the first line must reference something specific about the recipient's business. Keep my core offer intact. Here is the email: [PASTE EMAIL]
Simplify Complex Text
Rewrite jargon-heavy text in plain English
Rewrite the text below so a smart 14-year-old can understand it on first read. Keep all key facts and numbers. Replace jargon with everyday words, break long sentences in two, and keep the same overall length. Do not add new information. Text: [PASTE TEXT]
Meeting Notes to Action Items
Extract decisions and tasks from messy notes
From these meeting notes, extract: 1) decisions made, 2) action items as a table with Owner / Task / Deadline (infer deadlines only when stated — otherwise write 'Not specified'), 3) open questions. Ignore small talk. Notes: [PASTE NOTES]
Product Description Builder
Write selling copy from a feature list
Write a product description for [PRODUCT] aimed at [AUDIENCE]. I will give you the raw features; for each one, translate it into a benefit the buyer feels. Format: a 2-sentence opener, 4 benefit bullets, and a one-line close with a soft call to action. Features: [PASTE FEATURES]
Photorealistic Portrait Prompt
Generate a realistic portrait with controlled lighting
Photorealistic portrait of [SUBJECT], 85mm lens look, shallow depth of field, soft window light from the left, neutral warm-gray background, natural skin texture, subtle film grain, editorial photography style, 4:5 aspect ratio -- no cartoon, no painting, no distorted hands
Logo Concept Sheet
Explore logo directions before hiring a designer
A logo concept sheet for a brand called [NAME] in the [INDUSTRY] space: 6 distinct minimalist logo ideas arranged in a 2x3 grid on white, each combining a simple geometric mark with the wordmark. Styles to vary: wordmark-only, abstract mark, letter-based monogram. Flat vector style, limited to 2 brand colors [COLORS], generous whitespace, professional presentation
YouTube Thumbnail Concept
High-contrast thumbnail art that pops in feeds
YouTube thumbnail artwork, 16:9: [SUBJECT] with an exaggerated expressive reaction, dramatic rim lighting, bold contrasting background in [COLORS], large empty space on the left third for title text, hyper-detailed, vibrant but not oversaturated, no text in the image itself
Product Mockup Scene
Lifestyle product shots without a photoshoot
Premium product photography of [PRODUCT DESCRIPTION] placed on [SURFACE] in a [SETTING], soft directional daylight, gentle shadows, minimal styling with 2-3 complementary props, clean uncluttered composition, commercial advertising quality, photorealistic
Children's Book Illustration
Consistent storybook art style
Children's picture-book illustration: [SCENE DESCRIPTION]. Warm watercolor-and-ink style, soft rounded shapes, gentle pastel palette, cozy storybook mood, no scary elements, no text, no watermark. Keep the same character design across the series: [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION]
Script to Storyboard Shots
Break a script into a shot list
Turn this video script into a shot list. For each beat give: shot number, shot type (wide/medium/close-up), what is on screen, the exact voiceover or dialogue line, and estimated seconds. Total runtime target: [DURATION]. Flag any beat that needs b-roll or stock footage. Script: [PASTE SCRIPT]
Faceless Video Script
Write a narration script for stock-footage videos
Write a [DURATION] faceless-video narration script about [TOPIC]. Rules: open with a curiosity hook in the first 8 seconds, short sentences under 15 words, one idea per paragraph, mark [B-ROLL: description] cues every 2-3 sentences, and end with a question that invites comments. Conversational tone, no intro fluff like 'hey guys'.
Video Hook Variations
Generate 10 opening hooks for one video
Write 10 different opening hooks (under 12 words each) for a video about [TOPIC] aimed at [AUDIENCE]. Vary the angle: 3 curiosity-gap, 3 bold claims, 2 questions, 2 contrarian takes. No clickbait that the video can't deliver on. Number them.
Repurpose Video to Posts
Turn one video transcript into a content pack
From this video transcript, create: 1) a 280-character post summarizing the main point, 2) three quote-card lines under 20 words each, 3) a 60-word video description with 3 timestamps, 4) five title options under 60 characters. Keep the creator's voice. Transcript: [PASTE TRANSCRIPT]
Testimonial Video Questions
Interview questions that get usable soundbites
Write 8 interview questions for a 2-minute customer testimonial video about [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Questions must prompt story answers, not yes/no: the problem before, the moment of decision, the specific result, and who they'd recommend it to. Add a one-line direction note per question for the interviewer.
Podcast Intro Voiceover Script
A tight 20-second show opener
Write a 20-second podcast intro script for a show called [NAME] about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Include: the show name, one line on what listeners get, and the host name [HOST]. Punchy, warm, no clichés like 'dive in' or 'journey'. Mark emphasis and pause points with [EMPHASIS] and [PAUSE].
Voiceover Pacing Markup
Prepare any script for natural AI narration
Prepare this script for AI voiceover narration. Break it into breath-friendly chunks of 8-14 words per line, add [PAUSE] where a beat is needed, mark [EMPHASIS] on the 1-2 most important words per paragraph, and replace symbols and abbreviations with spoken words. Do not change the wording otherwise. Script: [PASTE SCRIPT]
Audiobook Chapter Checklist
QC checklist before publishing narration
Create a quality checklist for reviewing an AI-narrated audiobook chapter. Cover: mispronounced names and terms, unnatural pauses, volume consistency, mouth-click or artifact sounds, chapter intro/outro correctness, and pacing vs. the target words-per-minute [WPM]. Format as a checkbox list I can reuse per chapter.
Transcribe-and-Summarize Brief
Get a usable brief from a recorded call
I will paste a call transcript. Return: a 5-line executive summary, key quotes worth keeping (with speaker names), all numbers/dates/deadlines mentioned, and anything the speakers disagreed on. Transcript: [PASTE TRANSCRIPT]
Character Voice Direction
Direct a consistent AI voice for a character
Write a voice-direction sheet for an AI voice playing [CHARACTER]: age, energy level 1-10, pace, pitch tendency, 3 adjectives for the tone, and 5 sample lines showing how this character says hello, gives bad news, gets excited, whispers a secret, and says goodbye. Keep it usable as a prompt for voice-cloning tools.
Weekly Planning Prompt
Turn a brain dump into a prioritized week
Here is my brain dump for the week. Organize it into: Must-do (max 3, the ones that move the needle), Should-do, and Parking lot. For each must-do, suggest the best day and time block assuming I work [HOURS] and have [FIXED COMMITMENTS]. Flag anything that looks like someone else's priority, not mine. Brain dump: [PASTE]
Inbox Triage Rules
Draft email filter rules from your habits
Based on how I describe my inbox, draft 8-10 email filter/label rules for me. For each: the matching condition, the label or folder, and whether to archive, star, or leave in inbox. My situation: [DESCRIBE: newsletters, client mail, receipts, team updates, etc.]. Optimize for an inbox-zero workflow with under 15 minutes of triage per day.
Meeting Cost Calculator Brief
Decide if a meeting is worth holding
Help me decide if this meeting should happen. Meeting: [PURPOSE], attendees: [ROLES], duration: [LENGTH]. Ask me for average hourly cost if I don't give it. Then output: estimated cost of the meeting, 3 questions that would resolve this async instead, and a verdict — hold it, shorten it, or replace with a written update.
SOP From a Process Dump
Turn 'how I do it' into a team SOP
Turn my description of how I do [PROCESS] into a clean SOP: numbered steps, each starting with a verb; decision points marked as IF/THEN; tools and links needed per step; and a 'common mistakes' section at the end. Ask me up to 3 clarifying questions first if anything is ambiguous. My description: [PASTE]
Daily Shutdown Ritual
End-of-day review in 5 minutes
Run my end-of-day shutdown: ask me 1) what got done today, 2) what's still open, 3) the single most important task for tomorrow. Then output a 5-line plan for tomorrow morning and one sentence I can tell myself the day is done. Keep the whole exchange under 5 minutes.
Explain Like I'm New
Learn any topic from zero
Explain [TOPIC] to me as if I'm a smart beginner. Start with a one-paragraph overview, then the 5 key ideas I must understand, then one worked example. After that, quiz me with 3 questions — one easy, one medium, one hard — and wait for my answers before explaining further.
Devil's Advocate Review
Stress-test a decision before committing
I am about to [DECISION]. Act as a skeptical advisor: give me the 5 strongest arguments against it, the 3 most likely ways it fails, and the one question I most need a good answer to. Be blunt, not encouraging. Then give a 1-10 risk score with one line of reasoning.
Compare Two Options
Structured comparison for hard choices
Help me choose between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B] for [GOAL]. Build a comparison table on: cost, time to result, effort required, reversibility, and fit with my situation [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. Then recommend one with 3 reasons, and tell me what would have to be true for the other to win.
Roleplay Difficult Conversation
Rehearse a hard talk safely
Roleplay as [PERSON, e.g. 'my manager'] while I practice telling them [MESSAGE]. Stay in character, react realistically — including pushback. After 4-5 exchanges, break character and give me feedback: what landed, what didn't, and 2 better phrasings for my weakest moment.
Brainstorm With Constraints
Ideas that fit real limits
Give me 12 ideas for [GOAL]. Constraints: [BUDGET], [TIME], [SKILLS/RESOURCES]. Sort into: quick wins (doable this week), medium bets, and moonshots. For each idea give one line on why it fits the constraints. No generic advice — ideas must be specific to my situation.
Debug This Error
Structured debugging help
Help me debug this. First, restate what the code is trying to do in one sentence. Then list the 3 most likely causes of this error, ordered by probability, with how to check each. Then give the fix for the most likely cause. Code and error: [PASTE CODE AND ERROR]
Code Review Checklist
Review a PR like a senior dev
Review this code as a senior engineer. Check: correctness, edge cases, readability, performance pitfalls, and security issues. For each issue: severity (blocker/major/minor), the exact lines, and a suggested fix. End with a verdict: approve, approve with comments, or request changes. Code: [PASTE CODE]
Explain This Codebase
Onboard onto unfamiliar code fast
I just joined a project. Based on these files, explain: what the project does, the architecture in 5 bullets, where a new feature would plug in, and the 3 files I'd read first to understand the core logic. Then list 5 questions I should ask the team. Files: [PASTE KEY FILES OR STRUCTURE]
Write Unit Tests
Test coverage from a function
Write unit tests for this function in [FRAMEWORK]. Cover: the happy path, edge cases (empty, null, max values), and one failure case. Each test gets a descriptive name explaining what it verifies. Do not test implementation details, only behavior. Function: [PASTE FUNCTION]
Refactor for Readability
Clean up messy code safely
Refactor this code for readability without changing behavior: extract magic numbers to named constants, split functions longer than 20 lines, rename unclear variables, and remove dead code. Show the before/after for each change and confirm no logic changed. Code: [PASTE CODE]
Landing Page Copy
Full hero-to-footer page copy
Write copy for a landing page for [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE]. Sections: hero headline (under 10 words) + subheadline, 3 benefit blocks with mini-headlines, a 'how it works' 3-step strip, one objection-handling FAQ (4 questions), and a final CTA block. Voice: [TONE]. No lorem ipsum, no placeholder brackets except [PRICE].
Design Feedback Brief
Get critique you can actually use
Critique this design for [CONTEXT, e.g. 'a mobile signup screen']. Evaluate: visual hierarchy, contrast and readability, spacing rhythm, and whether the primary action is unmistakable. Give exactly 5 actionable fixes ordered by impact, each with what to change and why. Describe the design: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE SCREENSHOT DESCRIPTION]
Brand Voice Guide
Define how a brand sounds
Create a one-page brand voice guide for [BRAND]: 3 voice traits with do/don't examples for each, vocabulary to use vs. avoid, and 3 sample rewrites of this bland sentence in our voice: '[SENTENCE]'. Keep it practical enough that a freelancer can follow it with no training.
Color Palette Rationale
Pick colors with reasons
Recommend a 5-color palette for [PROJECT TYPE] aimed at [AUDIENCE] with the mood [MOOD WORDS]. For each color give the hex, its role (primary/accent/background/etc.), and one line on the psychology behind the choice. Include one accessible text/background pairing that passes WCAG AA.
Empty State Microcopy
Friendly empty screens that guide users
Write empty-state microcopy for these 4 app screens: [LIST SCREENS]. Each needs: a headline under 8 words, one helpful line, and a button label. Tone: [TONE]. Make the user feel guided, not stuck. No exclamation marks.
SEO Content Brief
Brief a writer to outrank competitors
Create an SEO content brief for the keyword '[KEYWORD]' targeting [AUDIENCE]. Include: search intent analysis, recommended word count with reasoning, an H2/H3 outline covering what the top 3 results cover plus 2 gaps they miss, 5 related questions to answer, and internal linking suggestions. I will paste competitor outlines: [PASTE]
Ad Angle Generator
5 distinct angles for one product
Write 5 ad angles for [PRODUCT] aimed at [AUDIENCE]. Each angle: a headline under 40 characters, primary text under 125 characters, and the emotion it targets. Make the 5 angles genuinely different — pain point, aspiration, social proof, contrarian, and offer-driven. No hype words like 'revolutionary'.
Launch Announcement Pack
One launch, every channel covered
Write a launch pack for [PRODUCT LAUNCH]: a 3-email sequence (teaser, launch day, last call), one 280-character launch post, and a 100-word press blurb. Keep one consistent core message across all pieces: [CORE MESSAGE]. Each email needs a subject line and one clear CTA.
Competitor Teardown
Structured competitive analysis
Analyze [COMPETITOR] vs my product [MINE]. Compare: positioning, pricing page strategy, content engine, and social proof. Then give me 3 weaknesses I can exploit and 2 of their strengths I should copy. Base it on what I paste — flag anything you can't verify: [PASTE RESEARCH]
Customer Review Response
Turn reviews into marketing
Write responses to these customer reviews: thank the 5-star ones warmly in one line each, address the critical ones by acknowledging the specific issue and stating one concrete fix — no defensiveness, no corporate speak. Then pull 3 quotable phrases I can use as testimonials. Reviews: [PASTE REVIEWS]
Business Idea Validator
Pressure-test an idea in 10 minutes
Pressure-test this business idea: [IDEA]. Score 1-10 on: real pain, willingness to pay, reachable audience, and defensibility. Then name the 3 biggest assumptions I'm making and the cheapest experiment to test each one. End with a verdict: pursue, pivot, or drop — with one line of reasoning.
Pricing Page Logic
Structure SaaS pricing tiers
Design a 3-tier pricing structure for [PRODUCT] where the target buyer is [AUDIENCE]. For each tier: name, price anchor with reasoning, 5-7 features, and the one feature that pushes upgrades. Add one line on which tier most buyers should land on and why. Constraints: [MARGINS/COMPETITORS].
Investor Update Email
Monthly update investors actually read
Draft a monthly investor update under 250 words from these notes. Structure: 3 wins with numbers, 1 honest challenge and what we're doing about it, 2 asks (specific), and next month's top priority. Tone: confident, transparent, no spin. Notes: [PASTE NOTES]
Hiring Scorecard
Evaluate candidates consistently
Build a hiring scorecard for [ROLE]. Define 5 criteria weighted by importance, what 'great' looks like for each, 2 interview questions per criterion, and red flags to watch for. Format as a table I can fill in per candidate, with a scoring guide at the bottom.
Churn Exit Interview
Learn why customers leave
Write 7 exit-interview questions for customers cancelling [PRODUCT]. They must uncover: the real trigger (not the polite reason), what we could have done differently, and what they'd need to come back. Add guidance on when to offer a save vs. just listen. Keep questions open and non-leading.