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The AI Prompt Pack

50 prompts that work in Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini. Copy one, replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, and paste it in. Start with the last group: those prompts make every other prompt better.

1. Write faster at work

Drafts you can send after a 30-second edit.

  1. 01Reply to a tricky email

    Here is an email I received: [PASTE EMAIL]. Draft a reply that is polite, firm and under 120 words. My goal is [WHAT YOU WANT TO HAPPEN]. Give me two versions: one warmer, one more direct.

  2. 02Turn notes into an email

    Turn these rough notes into a clear email to [WHO]: [PASTE NOTES]. Lead with the decision or ask, then the reasons in bullet points, then the next step with a date.

  3. 03Say no without burning bridges

    Help me decline this request: [DESCRIBE REQUEST]. I want to keep a good relationship with [PERSON/ROLE]. Offer one alternative I could genuinely do instead. Keep it under 90 words.

  4. 04Chase a late reply

    Write a short follow-up to [PERSON] about [TOPIC]. It's been [N] days since my last message. Make it easy for them to reply with one word, and don't sound annoyed.

  5. 05Fix my tone

    Rewrite this message so it sounds [confident / friendly / professional] without changing what it says: [PASTE TEXT]. Then list the three changes you made and why.

  6. 06Write a LinkedIn post from an experience

    Turn this experience into a LinkedIn post: [WHAT HAPPENED]. Open with a one-line hook, tell it as a short story, end with one practical lesson, and don't use hashtags or emojis. Keep it under 180 words.

  7. 07Summarise a long document

    Summarise the text below for a busy [ROLE]. Give me: 1) the three key points, 2) any numbers or deadlines, 3) what I need to do, if anything. Text: [PASTE]

  8. 08Write a clear announcement

    Write a short announcement to [AUDIENCE] that [WHAT'S CHANGING] starting [DATE]. Explain why in one sentence, what they need to do, and who to ask. Plain English, no jargon.

  9. 09Proofread like an editor

    Proofread this for spelling, grammar and clarity. Show me the corrected version, then a list of only the changes that matter: [PASTE TEXT]

  10. 10Write a polite complaint

    Help me write a complaint to [COMPANY] about [PROBLEM]. Include what happened, when, what I've already tried, and the specific fix I want. Firm but courteous, under 150 words.

2. Think and decide better

Use AI as a sparring partner, not an oracle.

  1. 11Pressure-test a decision

    I'm deciding whether to [DECISION]. Here's my thinking: [YOUR REASONS]. Argue the opposite case as strongly as you can, then tell me which risks I'm most likely underestimating.

  2. 12Pros, cons and a recommendation

    Compare [OPTION A] and [OPTION B] for someone in my situation: [CONTEXT]. Use a table of pros and cons, then give a recommendation and the one question that would change your mind.

  3. 13Explain it like I'm new

    Explain [TOPIC] to me as if I'm smart but completely new to it. Use one everyday analogy, then the three things I most need to understand, then one common misconception.

  4. 14Find the root cause

    Here's a recurring problem: [DESCRIBE]. Walk me through the '5 whys' to find the likely root cause, then suggest one small experiment to test it this week.

  5. 15Plan for what could go wrong

    I'm about to [PLAN]. Imagine it's 3 months later and it failed. List the five most likely reasons why, and one way to prevent each.

  6. 16Turn a mess into a plan

    Here's everything on my mind about [PROJECT]: [BRAIN DUMP]. Organise it into goals, open questions and next actions. Put the single most important next action first.

  7. 17Get unstuck

    I'm stuck on [PROBLEM]. Ask me five questions, one at a time, that will help me think it through. Wait for my answer before asking the next one.

  8. 18Check my numbers

    Check this calculation and the assumptions behind it: [PASTE NUMBERS/LOGIC]. Point out any errors, and show the result if [KEY ASSUMPTION] were 20% worse.

  9. 19Research briefing

    Give me a briefing on [TOPIC] for a meeting with [WHO]. What it is, why it matters now, the main viewpoints, and three smart questions I could ask. Flag anything you're unsure about.

  10. 20Steelman the other side

    I disagree with [PERSON/POSITION] about [ISSUE]. Write the strongest, fairest version of their argument, then tell me where we actually agree.

3. Plan your week and life

Small wins that give you hours back.

  1. 21Plan my week

    Here are my commitments and to-dos for the week: [LIST]. I have about [N] focused hours. Build a realistic day-by-day plan, protect time for my top priority, and tell me what to drop or delegate.

  2. 22Plan a trip

    Plan a [N]-day trip to [PLACE] for [WHO] in [MONTH], on a budget of about [AMOUNT]. We like [INTERESTS] and dislike [DISLIKES]. Give a day-by-day itinerary with rough costs and one rainy-day backup.

  3. 23Meals and a shopping list

    Plan [N] dinners for [NUMBER] people this week. Constraints: [DIET/ALLERGIES], under [MINUTES] minutes each, budget about [AMOUNT]. Then give one combined shopping list grouped by supermarket aisle.

  4. 24Build a habit

    I want to build the habit of [HABIT], and I've failed before because [REASON]. Design a tiny version I can start tomorrow, a trigger to attach it to, and how to track it for 30 days.

  5. 25Fill in a form in plain English

    Explain what this form or letter is asking me to do, in plain English, and list what I need to prepare: [PASTE TEXT]. Flag any deadlines.

  6. 26Prepare for a hard conversation

    I need to talk to [PERSON] about [ISSUE]. Help me plan it: an opening line, the key points to make, how they might react, and how to respond calmly to each reaction.

  7. 27Budget check-in

    Here are my monthly income and expenses: [LIST]. Group them, show where the money goes as percentages, and suggest three realistic changes that would save [AMOUNT] a month.

  8. 28Learn anything in 30 days

    Create a 30-day plan to learn the basics of [SKILL] with [N] minutes a day. Each week needs one small project, and I want free resources wherever possible.

  9. 29Gift ideas

    Suggest 10 gift ideas for [PERSON], who is [AGE] and loves [INTERESTS], for under [AMOUNT]. Include two experiences and two things I could make or personalise.

  10. 30Declutter plan

    Make a weekend plan to declutter my [ROOM/SPACE]. Break it into 30-minute blocks, give a simple keep/donate/bin rule, and tell me what to do with the donations.

4. Grow a business

Marketing and sales help for small teams.

  1. 31Explain what I sell in one line

    I sell [PRODUCT/SERVICE] to [CUSTOMER]. Write 10 one-line descriptions that say who it's for and the result they get. No buzzwords. Then pick the best three and explain why.

  2. 32Find my customer's real problem

    Act as my ideal customer: [DESCRIBE THEM]. Tell me, in their words, what frustrates them about [PROBLEM AREA], what they've already tried, and what would make them buy today.

  3. 33A week of social posts

    Write 5 social posts for [PLATFORM] about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Mix them: one tip, one story, one myth-buster, one question, and one soft offer for [PRODUCT]. Under 80 words each.

  4. 34Answer objections

    Customers often say '[OBJECTION]' about [PRODUCT]. Give me three honest, non-pushy responses I could use in a conversation or on my website FAQ.

  5. 35Write a product page

    Write a product page for [PRODUCT]. Use a headline about the outcome, three benefit bullets, what's included, a short FAQ of three questions, and a clear call to action. Price: [PRICE].

  6. 36Customer FAQ for a chatbot

    Here is information about my business: [PASTE DETAILS]. Write the 15 questions customers most likely ask, with short, friendly answers I can load into a website or WhatsApp chatbot.

  7. 37Respond to a review

    Write a reply to this customer review: [PASTE REVIEW]. Thank them, address the specific point, and if it's negative, offer to fix it offline. Under 80 words, human not corporate.

  8. 38Price check

    I charge [PRICE] for [OFFER] to [CUSTOMER]. What questions should I ask myself to decide if that's too low or too high? Then suggest a simple good-better-best pricing structure.

  9. 39Cold outreach that isn't spammy

    Write a short first message to [TYPE OF PROSPECT] offering [OFFER]. Mention one specific thing about them: [DETAIL]. One clear ask, under 90 words, no fake urgency.

  10. 40Meeting to action list

    Here are notes or a transcript from a meeting: [PASTE]. Give me the decisions made, the action items with owners and dates, and any open questions. Format it so I can paste it into an email.

5. Get more from the AI itself

Prompts that make every other prompt better.

  1. 41Ask me first

    Before you answer, ask me up to five questions that would help you give a much better answer to this: [YOUR REQUEST].

  2. 42Give it a role and a standard

    Act as a [EXPERT ROLE] with 15 years of experience. Review [THING] against the standards a top professional would use, and be specific about what to fix first.

  3. 43Show me options

    Give me three very different approaches to [TASK], with the trade-offs of each. Then recommend one for someone with [CONSTRAINTS].

  4. 44Critique your own answer

    Look back at your last answer. What are its weakest points, what did you assume, and what would you change if accuracy mattered more than speed? Then give an improved version.

  5. 45Match my style

    Here are three examples of my writing: [PASTE]. Describe my style in five bullet points. Then write [NEW PIECE] in that style.

  6. 46Make a reusable template

    I keep asking you to [REPEATED TASK]. Write me a reusable prompt template with [BRACKETS] for the parts that change, so I get a great result every time.

  7. 47Turn it into a table

    Turn this into a table with the columns [COLUMNS]: [PASTE INFORMATION]. Sort it by [FIELD] and flag any rows with missing information.

  8. 48Check facts and sources

    List every factual claim in this text and rate how confident you are in each one: [PASTE]. Tell me which claims I must verify, and what kind of source would confirm them.

  9. 49Step-by-step instructions

    Give me step-by-step instructions to [TASK] for someone who has never done it. Number the steps, say what I should see after each one, and what to do if it doesn't work.

  10. 50Your first AI tool

    I want to build a simple AI tool, with no coding, that helps me [JOB TO BE DONE]. Suggest the simplest way to build it with Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, write the instructions it should follow, and give me three test questions to check it works.