Creating Your Own Smart Prompts

Step 1: Define the Task

• What exactly do you want done?
• Who normally does this task?
• What does success look like?

Step 2: Identify Required Context

• What background information is needed?
• What's the current situation?
• Why does this matter?

Step 3: Specify the Output

• What format do you want?
• How long should it be?
• What tone/style?
• Who's the audience?

Step 4: Set Parameters

• What constraints exist?
• What should be avoided?
• When do you need it?

Step 5: Test and Refine

• Try the prompt with a simple example