Prompt Engineering
Topics:
Prompt Engineering Overview
Prompt Priming
Simple Prompts
Practical Everyday Prompts
Effective Prompt
Focused Prompt
Focused Prompt Frameworks
To be continued---
GENERAL PROMPT FRAMEWORKS
What is Prompt Engineering
The process of designing and improving prompts
used in natural language processing (NLP) models
such as ChatGPT, chatbots, or virtual assistants is
known as prompt engineering. Creating prompts
that are clear, simple, and effective in generating
the desired answer is part of this process. (Also
known as prompt engineering; just as a well-
designed hook is more likely to capture its target
fish, a well-crafted prompt is more likely to get the
desired response.)
Principles of Prompt Engineering
• Be specific: The more criteria you give, the
more focused the output will be.
• Work in steps: Break tasks into small chunks.
This returns better results, just as it would
with a human.
• Iterate and improve: Re-work the inputs and
have ChatGPT improve on its own output.
What Makes a Good Prompt
Great outputs all come down to the data the model was trained on, its parameters, and
good prompting. Since we can only control one of these, here’s what good prompting
boils down to:
• Clear and concise language that is direct and unambiguous.
• The persona that you assign to ChatGPT, aka who it will be acting as in your prompt.
• The information and examples that you provide, aka your input. (information and
examples can be referenced by ChatGPT in the previous chat history)
• A specific task that you are requesting ChatGPT to complete, aka your desired output.
• Refinement as needed once you receive your first response, aka reiteration until
receiving the desired output.
Prompting Steps
Define the problem or goal: Clearly
articulate what you want ChatGPT to help
you with and what kind of response you are
looking for.
Use relevant keywords and phrases: Input
the most useful industry and topic-related
terms into the prompt, which will help guide
ChatGPT toward generating the desired
response.
Write the prompt: Craft a concise prompt
that clearly communicates the information
and task that is required, using the keywords
and phrases identified in steps 1 and 2.
Prompt Priming
“Priming” refers to the practice of providing some initial input to the
model before generating a response. The initial input is intended to
guide the model toward generating a response that is more relevant
and coherent with the user's intended output. (You can input entire
pieces of text you’ve written for ChatGPT to be trained on)*
Example 1:
Without priming: Where should I go on my next
vacation?
With priming: I am interested in travelling on a family vacation with my
spouse and children. Ideally, we want a tropical destination that offers
access to a beach. Furthermore, it is preferable that our travel arrangements
consist of a single direct flight to and from Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX). Considering our financial limitations, we have allocated a travel
budget of $5,000. What destination would be recommended for my
upcoming vacation??
Example 2:
Without priming: Please create 3 potential titles for my new online course
that teaches how to use AI.
With priming: Please create 3 potential titles for my new online course that
teaches how to use AI. Here is an example of my recent course titles, please
emulate the styling and written format of these: “Video Editing Masterclass:
Edit Your Videos Like a Pro!” “Cinematography Masterclass: The Complete
Videography Guide”
Example 3:
Write about productivity tools .
Write a blog post about the importance of productivity tools for
businesses.
Simple Prompts Starters
[Link] the following term and give a metaphor…
2. Elaborate on the purpose of...
3. Create a template for...
4. Construct an outline for this podcast...
5. Help me create a budget plan for...
6. Suggest some creative writing prompts to get me started...
7. Brainstorm 10 ideas for improving the writing in this transcript...
8. Draft a well thought-out chapter list for a book on...
9. List some recipes using these ingredients...
10. Formulate a catalog of subjects related to...
11. Create a lesson plan for...
12. Compose 5 headlines for...
13. Sum up the following book in a tweet...
14. Design a comprehensive social media content strategy for...
15. Compose an introductory outreach email for...
16. Recommend some metaphors/analogies/synonyms for...
17. Craft a witty response to this message...
18. Transform this title into an intriguing hook...
19. Translate this into French...
20. Compose a polite decline response to this email...
21. Create an opening scene for a video showcasing...
22. Suggest ways to improve my resume...
23. Explain the concept of...
24. Can you recommend some online courses or books to improve...
25. What are some effective strategies for...
26. Provide some tips for starting my…
27. Suggest some healthy meal options for...
28. Help me create a daily schedule to...
29. Explain the basics of...
30. Provide some guidance on...
Practical Everyday Prompts
Outlined below are a series of practical prompts and frameworks
that can be used for daily work and ideation. These are designed
to provide a practical prompting framework for individuals
seeking to quickly enhance their productivity and creative
output.
1. Brainstorm New Ideas
Prompt Formula
• I'm looking to explore [subject] in a [format]. Do you have any
suggestions on [topics] I can cover?
Examples:
• I'm interested in creating an Instagram page that covers travel.
What ideas do you have on topics I could include, such as
budget-friendly destinations and hidden gems to visit?
• I'm working on a newsletter that focuses on technology. Can
you recommend topics that would be engaging for my audience,
such as the latest gadgets and software updates?
2. Copy Generation
Prompt Formula
• I'm interested in [type of text] that highlights the [benefits] of
[subject]. Please write [#] for me on [subject].
Examples
• I need an email campaign that showcases the features of my new
product. Can you write one for me on the ease of use and
affordability of the product?
• I'm interested in a website page that outlines the benefits of my
coaching services.
3. Client and Customer Support/Email
Prompt Formula
• I want you to act as a customer support assistant who is
[characteristic]. How would you respond to [text] as a
representative of our [type] company?
Examples
• I want you to act as a customer support assistant who is
analytical. How would you respond as a representative of our
tech startup to a customer who has experienced a bug while using
our software?
• I want you to act as a customer support assistant who embodies
confidence and empathy. How would you assist a customer with a
billing issue as a representative of our financial services company?
4. Generate Analogies
Prompt Formula
• I'm trying to better understand the concept of [concept], please help me better
understand this concept by creating a practical and easy to understand analogy.
Examples
• I'm trying to better understand the concept of photosynthesis, please help me
better understand this concept by creating a practical and easy to understand
analogy.
• I'm trying to better understand the concept of search engine optimization,
please help me better understand this concept by creating a practical and easy
to understand analogy.
5. Bulk Copy Creation
Prompt Formula
• Please come up with [# of content] [type of content] for [platform] that includes
[references].
Examples
• Please come up with 8 email newsletters for my investment site that includes
industry reports and data analysis.
• Please come up with 4 video scripts for a marketing YouTube channel that includes
expert opinions and insights on digital marketing trends.
Effective Prompt Revisions
In contrast to conventional search engines, ChatGPT possesses a
unique memory capacity. It effectively retains information
conveyed during prior conversations, thereby enabling future
prompts to be informed by the complete conversation history. This
feature is particularly useful, as it allows ChatGPT to understand
context and subtleties by the accumulation of knowledge in one
chain of dialogue.
• Now put the single most important keywords in bold formatting…
• Organize this by date, location, price, etc…
• Come up with more novel and uncommon results…
• Please add the appropriate emojis to the following text…
• Explain this at the comprehension level of a 5 year old...
• Put this in tabular format with relevant categories...
• From the perspective of an industry expert, please rewrite…
• Rewrite this to be more informal/formal…
• Fix the grammar and find/replace the following terms…
• Now add some personality and humor to this...
* Write this from the perspective of or in the voice of...
• Summarize this into one tweet...
• Expand this into a 3 part summary…
• Compare and contrast the most important information…
• What are the 10 key takeaways…
• From an expert point of view, how would you improve…
• Put this into a bullet-point list...
Focused Prompt Frameworks
Presented below are a set of highly effective prompt
frameworks aimed at enhancing focus and precision in
generating outputs. By providing a specific framework,
these prompts enable ChatGPT to produce more
detailed, repeatable, and accurate responses.
Shot Prompting:
The three variations of shot prompting entail giving ChatGPT complete autonomy to
generate any response with zero shot prompting, to placing parameters and giving
reference data with one and few shot prompting.
Prompt Formula
• Zero Shot: No previous data or guidelines given before completing request.
• One Shot: One piece of data or guideline given before completing request.
• Few Shot: Multiple pieces of data or guidelines given before completing request.
Examples
• Zero Shot: “Write a YouTube script for my tech review channel.”
• One Shot: “Using this Example 1 as reference, write a YouTube script for my tech
review channel.”
• Few Shot: “Using these Example 1, 2, 3 as reference, write a 5 minute YouTube script
on the latest iPhone camera specifications for my tech review channel. Start with a 10
second hook and notate a photo for each main point.”
Chain of Thought Prompting:
This framework is a technique to guide ChatGPT to explain its answers in a step-by-
step format of its reasoning process. This technique helps ensure that the model's
answers are transparent and easy to understand, making its explanations more
useful for educational or explanatory purposes.
Prompt Formula
• [Your question]. Let’s think step by step.
Examples
• What is the diameter of the sun? Let’s think step by step.
• What is the weight of an oxygen molecule? Let’s think step by step.
Tabular Format Prompting:
Using tabular format with ChatGPT allows for clear organization and presentation
of data, making it easier for the user to analyze and comprehend the output. This
leads to more accurate understandings and insights.
Prompt Formula
1. [Your question].
2. What are the different categories you can break your answer into for more
descriptiveness?
3. Now create one table that includes your original answer with these categories
separated into different columns.
Examples
• What are the main factors of growing a YouTube channel?
• Please list the top 5 travel destinations in South America.
Ask Before Answer Prompting:
This framework is a technique to guide ChatGPT to ask for clarification
before giving an answer. This helps ensure that the model’s answers are
as accurate and specific as possible.
Prompt Formula
1. You are an expert in the field of [industry]. I’m going to ask you to
complete some specific tasks, but before you answer, I want you to do
the following: If you have any questions about my task or uncertainty
about delivering the best answer possible, always ask bullet point
questions for clarification before generating your answer. Is that
understood?
2. Great, my question is [question]. Your task is to [task]. Please ask any
questions you have so that I can improve my prompt before you
complete your task.
Examples
• Great, my question is how can I drive more sales for my consulting
business? Your task is to create a step by step guide for me to
implement into my business. Please ask any questions you have so
that I can improve my prompt before you complete your task.
• Great, my question is how can I use ChatGPT to maximize my
productivity? Your task is to make a weekly schedule that I can follow.
Please ask any questions you have so that I can improve my prompt
before you complete your task.
Fill-In-The-Blank Prompting:
This format allows the user to focus on a specific aspect of a sentence or idea and
encourages deeper thinking.
Additionally, it is a flexible tool for learning and communication which can be easily
adapted to different situations.
Prompt Formula
1. You are an expert at creating prompts that generate the most concise and
resourceful responses. What additional bullet point details can I add to the
following prompt to improve the output? My prompt is [your prompt].
2. Great, now turn these bullet points into a fill in the blank format which I can put
my information into.
Examples
• I have $100,000 in savings, what should I invest in?
• How do I find and hire more talented designers for my fashion brand?
Perspective Prompting:
This framework can broaden your understanding and provide a more comprehensive
view of the topic at hand. This can help you make more informed decisions and have a
more nuanced understanding of complex issues.
Prompt Formula
• Singular Perspective: Please write about [topic] from the perspective of [view point].
• Multiple Perspectives: Please write an argument [for/against] the topic of [topic]
from multiple diverse perspectives. Include the names and points of view of the
different perspectives, such as [view points].
Examples
• Singular Perspective: Please write about improving as a kickboxer from the
perspective of a kickboxing coach.
• Singular Perspective: Please write about improving as a kickboxer from the
perspective of a human anatomy expert.
• Multiple Perspectives: Please write an argument against genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) that considers multiple perspectives. Include the names and
points of view of the different perspectives, such as a farmer, a consumer, and a
geneticist.
Constructive Critic Prompting:
This prompt can provide objective and expert feedback on your writing, highlighting
areas for improvement and offering constructive criticism to help you refine and
enhance your copy.
Prompt Formula
• I want you to act as an expert and critic in the subject of [industry]. Criticize my
content pasted below, convince me why it’s bad, and give me constructive criticism on
how it should be improved. For some context, my [product or service] is for [details,
demographic, etc]. The purpose of my [product or service] is to [your content goal].
Let’s think step by step and I want you to address each piece of content individually.
Here is my content to critique, [your content].
Examples
• I want you to act as an expert and critic in the subject of fashion. Criticize my
content pasted below, convince me why it’s bad, and give me constructive criticism
on how it should be improved. For some context, my product description is for my
clothing brand for 20 to 30 year old eco-friendly customers, who appreciate unique
modern aesthetics. The purpose of my product description is to get costumers to
purchase more clothing products. Let’s think step by step and I want you to
address each piece of content individually. Here is my content to critique,
“Introducing our latest addition to our eco-friendly clothing collection, the
"Modern Vibes" t-shirt! Made from 100% organic cotton, this t-shirt not only feels
great on your skin but is also kind to the environment. With a sleek and modern
design, this t-shirt is perfect for the fashion-savvy 20 to 30 year old who wants to
make a statement while still being conscious of their environmental impact."
Comparative Prompting:
Comparative prompting highlights key similarities and differences across various
factors which help you make more informed decisions and gain a deeper
understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of two options.
Prompt Formula
• Please compare and contrast the following text examples. Outline the
similarities, differences, qualitative characteristics, quantitative factors,
functionality, impact, key takeaways, and other factors into one table. Here are
the two pieces of content: [content 1] and [content 2].
Examples
• The business and design philosophy of Apple and Microsoft.
• Investing in real estate and investing in cryptocurrency.
Reverse Prompting:
These two frameworks offer incredible insights into how to effectively reverse
engineer any piece of content. As a result, this presents endless possibilities for
enhancing both personal and professional projects.
Prompt Formula Option 1
[Link] are a prompt engineering expert that is able to reverse engineer prompts
based on the text that is provided to you. I am going to provide you with [type of
content]. Be as specific as possible on providing a prompting suggestion based on
the tone, style, syntax, language, and any other factors you consider relevant. I
would like to use this prompt in the future to replicate the style of the provided text.
Your prompt is effective if, when entered into ChatGPT in a normal context, it would
provide the script. Please reply with 'understood' if that makes sense. If this does
not make sense, don't reply, and ask further questions to clarify your
understanding.
2. Great, the text that I would like you to reverse engineer is [content].
Option 2
1. Let’s talk about reverse prompt engineering. By reverse prompt engineering, I
mean creating a prompt from a given text.
[Link] you give me a simple example of reverse prompt engineering?
[Link]. Can you create a very technical reverse prompt engineering template?
4. Now reverse prompt engineer the following [your text]. Be sure to capture the
tone, syntax, language, and writing style of the text for the prompt you come up
with.
Examples
• Apple AirPods Copy - Wireless. Effortless. Magical. With plenty of talk and listen
time, voice-activated Siri access, and an available wireless charging case, AirPods
deliver an incredible wireless headphone experience. Simply take them out and
they’re ready to use with all your devices. Put them in your ears and they connect
immediately, immersing you in rich, high-quality sound. Just like magic.
• Title or Description from Bestselling Amazon Product - “Fire TV Stick 4K, brilliant
4K streaming quality, TV and smart home controls, free and live TV”
General Prompt Frameworks
Presented below are a set of general prompt frameworks designed to be
applicable to all scenarios while still generating detailed and effective outputs.
By providing the following frameworks, these prompts enable ChatGPT to
produce more helpful and accurate responses on a consistent basis.
RGC Prompting:
This framework presents a robust structure that can be applied universally to
any input and intended output. Its objective is to establish a standardized
format that optimizes the framing for ChatGPT and thereby enhances its
performance across a broad spectrum of inputs.
Prompt Formula
• Role - ChatGPT’s persona (You are an expert marketer)
• Result - Desired output (Create 5 emails ending with a call to action)
• Goal - Purpose of the output (The goal is to drive sales to my product)
• Context - Who, what, where, why (The emails are for my online audience of
entrepreneurs)
• Constraint - Limitations and guidelines (The emails should be friendly and less
than 200 words)
Examples
• You are an expert [role]. Create [result]. The goal is [end goal]. The content is for
[context]. Your guidelines for writing are [constraints].
• You are an expert marketer. Create 5 emails ending with a call to action. The goal
is to drive sales to my product. The emails are for my online audience of
entrepreneurs. The emails should be friendly and less than 200 words.
• You are an expert nutritionist. Create a 7 day meal plan for my 5 foot 7, 40 year
old, female client who exercises 3 times a week. The goal is for her to lose 1 pound
of fat a week by being in a caloric deficit and eating the right amount of carbs,
sugar, and protein. She doesn’t eat pork and wants to spend $200 per week on
food. The meal plan should give the recipes, cooking directions, preparation times,
and a specific meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I Want You To Act As Prompting:
This second option presents another robust structure that can be applied
universally to any input and intended output. Its objective is to establish a
standardized format that optimizes the framing for ChatGPT and thereby
enhances its performance across a broad spectrum of inputs.
Prompt Formula
1. “I want you to act as a…” (historian, biologist, etc.) This helps to set the stage for
ChatGPT’s persona.
2.“I will give you…” (my target audience, a specific direction, a product, etc.) This is
where you set up the dynamic between you and ChatGPT.
3.“You will then…” (create 5 emails, make a video script, summarize, etc.)
4.“In atone/style…” (upbeat, professional, tabular format) This is where you explain
your desired output along with the personality/style of writing for the output.
5.“The important details are…” (target audience, cost per project, etc.) Be sure to
explain all important details and elaborate on specifics from bullet point 2.
[Link] your output as needed “Be more persuasive” “Put the most important
keywords in bold” “Now put this in tabular format”
Examples
• I want you to act as a personal coach. I will give you my personal and professional
goals. You will then create a 7 day schedule in tabular format for me to follow in
order to hit my goals. My short term daily goals are meditate, workout, read, and
work on my projects. My long term goals are to sign 30 new clients and save
$10,000 over the next 6 months.
• I want you to act as a virtual doctor. I will describe my symptoms and you will
provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. You should only reply with your
explanation, diagnosis, and treatment plan, and nothing else. My important details
are, "I have been experiencing a headache and dizziness for the last few days, what
could be the cause?”
Thank You
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