Create a copy-paste prompt library for my blog. My goal is to use it for recurring editorial work without getting generic, unsupported, or search-engine-first copy. Inputs: - Blog and audience: [BLOG AND AUDIENCE] - Subject areas and point of view: [TOPICS AND POV] - Brand voice and examples: [VOICE NOTES]
- Publishing goals and constraints: [PUBLISHING GOALS] - Current workflow or tools: [WORKFLOW] Produce 10 numbered prompts, each in its own code block, for: finding a defensible article angle; turning source notes into an outline; creating an expert interview brief; drafting a first version; revising for clarity and voice; fact-checking claims; updating an aging post; writing a title and meta-description set; repurposing a post into a newsletter; and creating a promotion plan. Every prompt must tell the AI what inputs to request, what deliverable to return, and what not to invent. For research, require a source list with publication dates and separate confirmed facts from hypotheses. For drafting, require a reader problem, a non-obvious takeaway, concrete examples, and a section that anticipates objections. For SEO-related work, require intent fit, a sensible heading hierarchy, and natural coverage of related questions; do not ask for keyword stuffing. For updates, require a change log that distinguishes new information from copy edits. Make each prompt specific to my inputs, 90 to 160 words, and ready to paste with bracketed fields where needed. Before finalizing, check that every prompt has a distinct job and flag any requested output that would require facts, quotes, experience, or sources I have not supplied. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
Fill in
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [BLOG AND AUDIENCE] | Describe the blog, its typical readers, and the reader problem it helps solve. | A blog for first-time home gardeners in the Northeast who have small yards and limited weekend time. |
| [TOPICS AND POV] | List your recurring subjects and the informed perspective or boundaries you bring to them. | Vegetable beds, native plants, pests, and seasonal planning; practical advice tested in zone 6. |
| [VOICE NOTES] | Describe the preferred tone and include links or short excerpts from representative posts. | Calm, candid, and instructional; short paragraphs, plain names for plants, no perfectionism. |
| [PUBLISHING GOALS] | State posting frequency, desired outcomes, and constraints such as length or approval requirements. | Two 1,200-word posts monthly; grow email subscribers and earn trust before recommending products. |
| [WORKFLOW] | Describe how you currently research, draft, edit, publish, and promote posts. | I collect extension-service sources in Notion, draft in Google Docs, then publish in WordPress and send a newsletter. |
How to use
- Paste the prompt and replace all five bracketed inputs with your real editorial context.
- Save the resulting prompts in the tool where you draft, research, or plan posts.
- For research prompts, verify linked primary or expert sources before treating claims as publishable.
- Follow up with: “Rewrite prompts 2, 4, and 7 for this upcoming post: [POST IDEA].”
Variations
Content calendar
Use this when you need a realistic publishing plan rather than task prompts.
Build a 12-week editorial calendar for [BLOG AND AUDIENCE] about [TOPIC AREA]. I publish [CADENCE] and want to achieve [GOAL]. Return a table with publish date, reader problem, working title, search intent, original angle, source or interview need, internal-link opportunity, and newsletter tie-in. Balance beginner and advanced needs; do not invent trends or keyword volume. Flag topics that need primary reporting or professional review. Ask up to 3 questions only if an input is missing.
Article brief
Use this before drafting a single important post.
Create a reporting and writing brief for a blog post on [POST TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. My tentative claim is [TENTATIVE CLAIM], and these are my available sources or notes: [SOURCE NOTES]. Return: reader question, angle, what is already widely covered, reporting gaps, 6-part outline, evidence needed per section, claims to avoid until verified, internal links, and a working title. Do not turn assumptions into facts. Ask up to 3 questions only if required information is missing.
Update audit
Use this to refresh a post that may contain stale advice.
Audit this existing blog post for an update: [POST TEXT OR URL]. It serves [AUDIENCE] and was published [ORIGINAL DATE]. Using only the supplied text and [NEW SOURCE NOTES], return a change log with keep, revise, remove, and add items; identify time-sensitive claims, broken promises in the title, missing caveats, and outdated links. Then provide a revised outline, not a full rewrite. Flag every claim that needs independent verification. Ask up to 3 questions only if a required input is missing.
Tips
- Treat the prompt library as an editorial system: keep your audience definition and voice notes current so every prompt starts from the same foundation.
- Ask for source requirements before asking for a draft; polished prose can hide an unsupported premise.
- For post updates, preserve useful URLs and headings unless the reader promise has materially changed.
- Keep a short list of claims your blog will not make without specialist review, such as health, legal, tax, or safety recommendations.
FAQ
Can AI write an entire blog post for me?
It can create a draft, but the useful work is setting the angle, supplying reporting, and checking claims. Publish only material you can stand behind.
How many prompts should a blogger keep?
Ten to fifteen recurring prompts is usually enough. Retire prompts that duplicate a task or produce steps you no longer use.
Will these prompts help with SEO?
They help match a real reader intent and cover needed questions. They do not replace source quality, firsthand expertise, or a useful original angle.