50 Free AI Prompt Templates (Copy-Paste Ready)
Structured prompts that work with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any LLM. No signup required — just copy, paste, and customize.
What's Inside
Most AI prompts you find online are vague one-liners that produce generic output. These 50 templates are different — each one is structured using the RCTFE framework (Role, Context, Task, Format, Examples) so you get specific, useful results every time.
How to use: Copy any prompt below, replace the [bracketed text] with your details, and paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Marketing Prompts (1-10)
1. Social Media Post Generator
I run a [type of business] that sells [product/service] to [target audience]. Our brand voice is [casual/professional/witty/authoritative].
Write 5 social media posts for [platform] that promote [specific product/offer/event]. Each post should be under [character limit] characters.
Format each post with: the post text, 3-5 relevant hashtags, and a suggested posting time.
Here's an example of our brand voice: "[paste a previous post you liked]"
2. Ad Copy Variations
I'm running [Facebook/Google/LinkedIn] ads for [product/service]. Target audience: [demographics]. Main pain point: [pain point]. Key benefit: [benefit]. Budget: [budget range].
Write 5 ad copy variations. Each should have a different angle: pain point, benefit-led, curiosity, social proof, and urgency.
Format: Headline (under 40 chars) | Primary text (under 125 chars) | Description (under 30 chars) | CTA button suggestion
3. Content Calendar Builder
My business is [description]. We post on [platforms]. Our goals this month are [goals]. Key dates/events coming up: [dates].
Create a 2-week content calendar with 3 posts per week. Mix content types: educational, promotional, and engagement.
Format as a table: Date | Platform | Content Type | Topic | Caption Draft | Hashtags
4. SEO Blog Title Generator
My blog covers [niche/topic]. Target keyword: "[keyword]". Search intent: [informational/transactional/navigational]. My audience is [audience description].
Generate 15 blog title options that include the target keyword naturally. Mix formats: how-to, listicles, questions, and comparison titles.
Format: Number the titles 1-15. After each title, add the estimated word count for the full article and difficulty rating (easy/medium/hard).
5. Customer Persona Builder
My business sells [product/service]. Current customers tend to be [brief description]. Price point: [price]. Main competitors: [competitors].
Create 3 detailed customer personas. For each persona, define their demographics, psychographics, pain points, buying triggers, objections, and preferred content channels.
Format each persona as a structured profile with clear sections and bullet points.
6. Landing Page Copy
Product: [product/service]. Price: [price]. Target audience: [audience]. Main benefit: [benefit]. Key differentiator: [what makes it unique]. Social proof: [testimonials/numbers].
Write complete landing page copy with: headline, subheadline, 3 benefit sections, FAQ (5 questions), and a closing CTA section.
Use the PAS framework (Problem-Agitate-Solve) for the overall structure. Keep sentences short and punchy.
7. Email Subject Line A/B Test
Campaign type: [welcome/promotional/newsletter/re-engagement]. Industry: [industry]. Audience segment: [segment]. The email is about [topic/offer].
Generate 10 subject line variations for A/B testing. Include variations using: curiosity, personalization, urgency, benefit-led, and question formats.
Format: Number each 1-10. Add the psychological trigger used in parentheses after each subject line.
8. Competitor Analysis
My company: [description]. Main competitors: [list 3-5 competitors with their websites]. We compete on [price/quality/features/service].
Analyze each competitor's positioning, messaging, pricing strategy, and apparent target audience based on their public presence. Identify gaps and opportunities for differentiation.
Format as a comparison table followed by a "Key Takeaways" section with 5 actionable recommendations.
9. Product Launch Announcement
We're launching [product name] on [date]. It's a [description]. Price: [price]. Target audience: [audience]. Key features: [features]. Early-bird offer: [offer details].
Write a launch announcement that can be adapted for: email, social media, blog post, and press release.
Format: Provide all 4 versions clearly labeled. Email should be under 200 words. Social post under 280 characters. Blog post 300-500 words. Press release in standard format.
10. Hashtag Research
My account is about [niche]. Current follower count: [number]. I post about [topics]. My goal is [goal: reach/engagement/followers].
Create a hashtag strategy with 30 hashtags organized into 3 tiers: high-volume (1M+ posts), medium (100K-1M), and niche (under 100K). Explain why each tier matters.
Format as 3 groups of 10 hashtags each, with estimated post volume next to each.
Email Prompts (11-20)
11. Cold Outreach Email
I'm reaching out to [job title] at [company type/industry]. I sell [product/service]. The main problem I solve: [problem]. My unique angle: [differentiator].
Write a 3-email cold outreach sequence. Email 1: initial contact. Email 2: follow-up (3 days later). Email 3: breakup email (7 days later). Each under 100 words.
Format: Label each email with subject line, body, and CTA. Keep a conversational, non-salesy tone.
12. Welcome Email Sequence
New subscribers signed up for [lead magnet/newsletter/product]. My business is [description]. The goal of this sequence is [goal: educate/convert/engage].
Write a 5-email welcome sequence sent over 10 days. Email 1: Welcome + deliver lead magnet. Email 2: Share your story. Email 3: Teach something valuable. Email 4: Social proof + case study. Email 5: Soft pitch.
Format: For each email provide subject line, preview text, body (under 250 words), and CTA.
13. Professional Reply to Difficult Email
I received this email: "[paste the email]". Context: [your relationship with this person, relevant background]. My goal: [what you want to achieve with your reply].
Write a professional reply that acknowledges their concerns, addresses the core issue, and moves toward a resolution. Keep it under 150 words.
Tone: Professional but warm. Avoid being defensive or dismissive.
14. Newsletter Content
This week's newsletter theme: [theme]. Key things I want to cover: [3-5 bullet points]. Any news/updates to include: [news]. My audience cares most about [topics].
Write a complete newsletter issue with: a compelling intro hook, 3 content sections, and a personal sign-off. Total length: 500-800 words.
Format: Subject line | Preview text | Full newsletter body with clear section headers.
15. Follow-Up After Meeting
I just had a [meeting type] with [person/company]. We discussed: [key topics]. They seemed interested in [aspects]. Their main concern was [concern]. Next step we agreed on: [next step].
Write a follow-up email that recaps the key points, addresses their concern, and confirms next steps. Under 200 words.
Tone: Professional, enthusiastic but not pushy.
16. Customer Win-Back Email
Customer segment: [description]. They stopped [using our product/buying] approximately [timeframe] ago. We think they left because [reason]. We've since [improvements made]. Win-back offer: [offer].
Write a single win-back email that acknowledges their absence without guilt-tripping, highlights what's new, and presents the offer. Under 150 words.
Subject line should create curiosity without being clickbait.
17. Testimonial Request
Customer: [name/company]. They've been using [product/service] for [duration]. Their key results: [results you know about]. Your relationship: [how well you know them].
Write a testimonial request email that makes it easy for them to say yes. Include 3-5 specific questions they can answer instead of writing from scratch.
Keep it under 150 words. Make it feel personal, not templated.
18. Partnership Proposal
My business: [description]. Potential partner: [company/person]. Why they'd benefit: [their benefit]. Why we'd benefit: [our benefit]. Proposed partnership: [what you're proposing].
Write a partnership proposal email that leads with their benefit, establishes credibility, and proposes a specific first step. Under 200 words.
Tone: Confident but collaborative. Avoid sounding desperate or one-sided.
19. Internal Team Update
Project: [project name]. Audience: [who's receiving this]. Reporting period: [this week/month]. Wins: [accomplishments]. Blockers: [issues]. Next steps: [planned actions]. Metrics: [key numbers].
Write a structured team update email. Lead with wins, then cover blockers and next steps. Include a quick metrics snapshot.
Format: Use bullet points and bold headers. Keep entire email under 300 words. Make it scannable in under 60 seconds.
20. Event Invitation
Event: [event name]. Date: [date]. Format: [webinar/workshop/conference]. Topic: [what attendees will learn]. Speakers: [speakers]. Target audience: [who should attend]. Registration link: [link].
Write an event invitation email that creates urgency and clearly communicates the value of attending. Include 3 bullet points of what they'll walk away with.
Keep under 200 words. CTA should be unmissable.
Content Writing Prompts (21-30)
21. Blog Post Writer
Target keyword: "[keyword]". Search intent: [what the reader wants]. My audience: [description]. Competitors ranking for this: [competitor URLs if known]. Desired tone: [conversational/formal/technical].
Write a 1,500-word blog post optimized for the target keyword. Include an intro hook, 5-7 subheadings with H2 tags, actionable takeaways in each section, and a conclusion with CTA.
Naturally include the keyword in the title, first paragraph, 2-3 subheadings, and conclusion. Don't keyword-stuff.
22. Case Study Writer
Client: [client name/industry]. Problem they had: [problem]. Solution we provided: [what we did]. Results: [specific metrics/outcomes]. Timeline: [how long it took]. Quote from client: "[quote if available]".
Write a case study following the Problem-Solution-Results format. Include specific numbers wherever possible. Make it story-driven, not dry.
Length: 800-1,200 words. Include a highlighted "Results at a Glance" box at the top.
23. LinkedIn Article
Topic: [topic]. My perspective/hot take: [your unique angle]. Supporting evidence: [data points, personal experience]. Target reader: [job title/role].
Write a LinkedIn article (800-1,200 words) that opens with a bold statement, builds the argument with 3-5 key points, and ends with a discussion question to drive engagement.
Use short paragraphs (1-2 sentences each). Include a personal anecdote. End with a question that invites comments.
24. Product Description
Product: [product name]. Category: [category]. Price: [price]. Key features: [features]. Target buyer: [who buys this]. Main competitor products: [competitors]. What makes ours different: [differentiator].
Write a product description with: a benefit-driven headline, a 2-sentence hook, 5 bullet points of features (phrased as benefits), and a closing urgency statement.
Length: 150-250 words. Tone: [luxury/casual/technical/playful].
25. Video Script
Topic: [topic]. Video length: [duration]. Style: [educational/entertaining/tutorial]. Target viewer: [audience]. The key takeaway: [what they should learn/feel].
Write a complete video script with: hook (first 3 seconds), intro, 3-5 main points, and CTA. Include visual/B-roll suggestions in [brackets].
Format: Timestamp | Spoken text | Visual notes. Keep energy high and language conversational.
26. Press Release
Company: [company name]. News: [what's being announced]. Why it matters: [significance]. Quote from spokesperson: "[name, title]". Relevant data: [stats/numbers]. Website: [URL]. Contact: [PR contact info].
Write a press release in AP style. Include: headline, dateline, lead paragraph (who/what/when/where/why), 2-3 supporting paragraphs, spokesperson quote, and boilerplate.
Keep under 500 words. Lead with the most newsworthy angle.
27. Social Proof Compilation
Here are raw testimonials/reviews from our customers: [paste 5-10 raw testimonials]. Our product: [product]. Key selling points: [what we want to emphasize].
Transform these into: 5 polished testimonial quotes (with suggested attribution format), 3 "customer story" snippets (2-3 sentences each), and 5 social media-ready proof posts.
Keep the authentic voice. Don't fabricate details — only polish grammar and clarity.
28. FAQ Section
Product/Service: [description]. Common customer questions: [list what you know]. Common objections before buying: [objections]. Target audience: [audience]. Price: [price].
Write 10 FAQ entries. Include 5 pre-purchase questions (addressing objections) and 5 post-purchase questions (reducing support load). Each answer should be 2-4 sentences.
Tone: Friendly and helpful. Turn objections into selling points without being pushy.
29. Content Repurposer
Original content: [paste your blog post, article, or long-form content]. Platforms I'm active on: [list platforms]. My audience on each platform: [brief description per platform].
Repurpose this into: 3 Twitter/X threads, 2 LinkedIn posts, 5 Instagram caption ideas, 1 email newsletter snippet, and 3 short-form video script hooks.
Adapt tone and format for each platform. Don't just copy-paste — transform the content to be native to each platform.
30. Headline Analyzer
I'm writing [a blog post/landing page/ad/email] about [topic]. Target audience: [audience]. Current headline ideas: [list 3-5 headlines you've drafted]. Goal: [clicks/opens/conversions].
Analyze my headline ideas. Score each on: clarity (1-10), curiosity (1-10), specificity (1-10), and emotional pull (1-10). Then provide 5 improved alternatives with explanations for why each works better.
Format: Score table first, then improved alternatives with reasoning.
Business Strategy Prompts (31-40)
31. SWOT Analysis
My business: [description]. Revenue: [approximate]. Team size: [size]. Main product/service: [what you sell]. Top 3 competitors: [competitors]. Recent changes in our market: [trends/changes].
Conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis. For each quadrant, provide 5 specific, actionable items (not generic statements). Connect weaknesses to threats and strengths to opportunities.
Format: 4-quadrant layout. Follow with a "Strategic Priorities" section listing the top 3 actions based on the analysis.
32. Pricing Strategy
Product: [product/service]. Current price: [price]. Cost to deliver: [cost]. Competitor prices: [competitor pricing]. Target customer: [description]. Current conversion rate: [rate if known].
Analyze my current pricing and recommend a strategy. Consider: value-based pricing, tiered pricing, anchor pricing, and bundling. Provide 3 pricing model options with projected impact.
Format: Current analysis | 3 Options (each with price point, pros, cons, projected impact) | Recommendation with reasoning.
33. Business Plan One-Pager
Business idea: [description]. Problem it solves: [problem]. Target market: [market]. Revenue model: [how you make money]. Current stage: [idea/MVP/revenue]. Competitive advantage: [differentiator].
Create a one-page business plan covering: Problem, Solution, Market Size, Business Model, Competitive Advantage, Team, Financial Projections (year 1-3), and Key Milestones.
Keep each section to 2-3 sentences. Make it investor-ready — clear and specific.
34. Meeting Agenda Builder
Meeting purpose: [purpose]. Attendees: [who and their roles]. Duration: [time available]. Key decisions needed: [decisions]. Pre-meeting context: [what attendees should know].
Create a structured meeting agenda with time allocations for each item. Include: pre-read requirements, discussion prompts for each agenda item, and designated decision owners.
Format: Time | Topic | Owner | Goal (decision/discussion/update) | Pre-read link placeholder.
35. Quarterly OKR Setting
Company/team: [description]. Last quarter results: [summary]. This quarter's priorities: [priorities]. Resources available: [team size, budget]. Industry context: [relevant market conditions].
Draft 3 Objectives with 3-4 Key Results each. Each Key Result should be measurable with a specific target number. Include stretch goals (70% achievable).
Format: O1: [Objective] → KR1: [metric from X to Y], KR2: [metric from X to Y], etc.
36. Customer Journey Map
Business: [description]. Customer persona: [key persona]. Product/service: [what they buy]. Current touchpoints: [list known touchpoints]. Known pain points: [issues customers face]. Average customer lifetime: [duration].
Create a customer journey map covering 5 stages: Awareness, Consideration, Purchase, Onboarding, and Retention. For each stage, identify: touchpoints, customer emotions, pain points, and opportunities.
Format as a table: Stage | Touchpoints | Customer Thinking | Emotions | Pain Points | Opportunities.
37. Risk Assessment
Business: [description]. Industry: [industry]. Current stage: [stage]. Key dependencies: [critical tools, suppliers, people]. Regulatory environment: [relevant regulations]. Upcoming changes: [planned changes].
Identify the top 10 risks to this business. For each risk, assess: probability (1-5), impact (1-5), risk score (probability x impact), and a specific mitigation strategy.
Format as a risk matrix table sorted by risk score (highest first). Follow with top 3 priority actions.
38. Hiring Job Description
Role: [job title]. Department: [department]. Reports to: [manager title]. Company: [description]. Stage: [startup/growth/enterprise]. Location: [location/remote]. Salary range: [range].
Write a job description that includes: a compelling intro (why this role matters), 5-7 key responsibilities, required qualifications, nice-to-haves, benefits, and company culture highlights.
Tone: Authentic and exciting, not corporate jargon. Focus on impact, not just tasks.
39. Investor Update Email
Company: [name]. Reporting period: [month/quarter]. Key metrics: [revenue, users, growth rate]. Wins: [top accomplishments]. Challenges: [current issues]. Asks: [what you need from investors]. Cash position: [months of runway].
Write a monthly investor update email. Lead with the headline metric, cover wins and challenges honestly, and end with specific asks.
Format: Dashboard metrics at top | Highlights | Challenges | Asks | Thank you. Keep under 500 words.
40. Process Documentation
Process: [what process to document]. Who performs it: [role]. How often: [frequency]. Tools used: [tools/software]. Current pain points with this process: [issues]. Desired outcome: [what success looks like].
Write a step-by-step SOP (Standard Operating Procedure). Include: purpose, prerequisites, numbered steps with expected time per step, decision points (if X then Y), and troubleshooting tips.
Format: Use numbered steps, screenshots placeholders [Screenshot: description], and callout boxes for warnings/tips.
Productivity Prompts (41-50)
41. Daily Task Prioritizer
Here's everything on my plate today: [list all tasks]. My role: [role]. Today's deadlines: [deadlines]. Energy level right now: [high/medium/low]. Available hours: [hours].
Prioritize my tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent+Important, Important+Not Urgent, Urgent+Not Important, Neither). Then create a time-blocked schedule for my day.
Format: Priority matrix first, then hour-by-hour schedule with energy-appropriate task placement.
42. Decision Framework
Decision I'm facing: [describe the decision]. Options I'm considering: [list 2-4 options]. Key factors that matter: [what's important]. Constraints: [time, budget, resources]. Stakeholders affected: [who].
Analyze each option using a weighted decision matrix. Score each option on my key factors (1-10). Include risks, second-order effects, and a reversibility assessment for each option.
Format: Weighted matrix table | Analysis per option | Recommendation with confidence level (%).
43. Learning Plan Creator
Skill I want to learn: [skill]. Current level: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]. Time available: [hours per week]. Learning style: [reading/video/hands-on/mixed]. Goal: [what I want to be able to do]. Timeline: [weeks/months].
Create a structured learning plan with weekly milestones. Include: free resources, project ideas for practice, and checkpoints to assess progress.
Format: Week-by-week breakdown with specific resources (name, URL placeholder, estimated time).
44. Email Inbox Zero Strategy
Current email volume: [emails per day]. Main email categories: [types of emails I get]. Tools I use: [email client]. Time I currently spend on email: [hours/day]. Biggest email pain point: [issue].
Create a complete email management system: rules for auto-sorting, template responses for common emails, a processing workflow (touch-it-once method), and a schedule for checking email.
Format: System overview | Auto-sort rules | 5 template responses | Processing workflow | Daily schedule.
45. Brainstorming Partner
Challenge I'm trying to solve: [problem]. Context: [relevant background]. Constraints: [limitations]. What I've already tried: [previous attempts]. Industry: [industry].
Generate 20 creative solutions using 4 different thinking techniques: 5 using reverse brainstorming (how to make it worse), 5 using analogy (solutions from other industries), 5 using SCAMPER, and 5 wild/unconventional ideas.
Format: Group by technique. Rate each idea on feasibility (1-5) and impact (1-5).
46. Weekly Review Template
This week's goals were: [list goals]. What I accomplished: [accomplishments]. What I didn't finish: [incomplete items]. Biggest win: [win]. Biggest challenge: [challenge]. How I'm feeling: [honest assessment].
Guide me through a structured weekly review. Analyze what worked, what didn't, and why. Then help me set 3-5 priorities for next week based on the patterns you see.
Format: Wins analysis | Gaps analysis | Patterns/insights | Next week's priorities | One habit to start/stop/continue.
47. Negotiation Prep
Negotiation context: [what I'm negotiating]. Other party: [who]. What I want: [ideal outcome]. My BATNA (best alternative): [alternative]. Their likely position: [what they want]. Relationship importance: [one-time/ongoing].
Prepare me for this negotiation. Include: opening strategy, 3 concession options (with trade-offs), likely objections and responses, and walk-away criteria.
Format: Prep sheet with: Goals | BATNA | Opening position | Concession ladder | Objection responses | Walk-away point.
48. Presentation Outline
Topic: [topic]. Audience: [who]. Duration: [minutes]. Goal: [inform/persuade/inspire]. Key message: [one sentence]. Supporting data: [data points I have]. My biggest concern: [what I'm worried about].
Create a presentation outline with: opening hook, 3 main sections (each with a key point and supporting evidence), transitions between sections, and a memorable closing.
Format: Slide-by-slide outline with: Slide title | Key point | Talking points (2-3 bullets) | Visual suggestion | Timing.
49. Feedback Giver
Person I'm giving feedback to: [their role]. Situation: [what happened]. Impact: [how it affected the team/project]. My relationship with them: [context]. What I want them to change: [desired behavior].
Write feedback using the SBI framework (Situation-Behavior-Impact). Provide 2 versions: one for a 1:1 meeting (conversational) and one for written documentation. Include a coaching question to end with.
Tone: Direct but supportive. Focus on behavior, not character.
50. Personal Brand Statement
My profession: [what I do]. Experience: [years and key highlights]. Unique perspective: [what makes me different]. Target audience: [who I want to attract]. Platforms I'm active on: [platforms]. My values: [core values].
Create: a one-sentence personal brand statement, a 100-word bio (for LinkedIn/websites), a 30-second elevator pitch script, and 5 content pillar topics I should own.
Make it authentic, not generic. It should pass the "could only be me" test.
The Framework Behind These Prompts
Every prompt above follows the RCTFE framework — a 5-part structure that consistently produces expert-level AI output:
R — Role
Tell the AI who to be. "You are a [specific expert]" activates specialized knowledge and vocabulary.
C — Context
Give background. The more specific your situation, the more relevant the output.
T — Task
State exactly what you want. Be specific about scope, quantity, and approach.
F — Format
Describe how you want the output structured. Tables, bullet points, specific sections — tell the AI exactly what the deliverable looks like.
E — Examples
When possible, show the AI what good looks like. Examples dramatically improve output quality.
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