Don’t just copy prompts. Learn to write them.
Twelve practical lessons from your first prompt to checking the result.
Write your first prompt
A prompt is a request with enough context to make the task clear.
Read lesson →02Target the right audience
An audience is more than an age group.
Read lesson →03Add the right context
Supply the information that would change the answer: project stage, available resources, location when relevant, previous decisions and source material.
Read lesson →04Be detailed, not repetitive
A detailed instruction gives constraints, examples and a completion criterion.
Read lesson →05Choose the output format
Say how you will use the answer.
Read lesson →06Use examples effectively
A small example can define tone or structure.
Read lesson →07Improve one thing at a time
Treat the first output as a draft.
Read lesson →08Write a visual brief
Describe the subject, setting, composition, lighting, palette and intended use.
Read lesson →09Use a reference image
Tell the model whether the image is a subject reference, a style guide or something to edit.
Read lesson →10Structure a prompt like a brief
Prompt structure does not require programming.
Read lesson →11Check the result before publishing
A fluent answer is not proof of accuracy.
Read lesson →12Protect private information
Remove passwords, API keys, identifiers and unnecessary personal data before using a model.
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