Copywriting Prompts

Create a detailed blog post outline.

Topic: [YOUR TOPIC]
Target keyword: [MAIN KEYWORD]
Word count goal: [LENGTH]
Audience: [WHO'S READING]

Include:
1. 5 title options (include keyword naturally)
2. Meta description (155 characters)
3. Introduction hook options
4. H2 and H3 subheadings with hierarchy
5. Key points to cover under each section
6. Where to include examples/data
7. Internal linking opportunities
8. Conclusion with CTA
9. FAQ section (3-5 questions)

Write 5 different opening paragraphs for my story.

Genre: [GENRE]
Main character: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
Core conflict: [THE PROBLEM]
Tone: [dark/light/suspenseful/etc]

Create openings using these techniques:
1. In medias res (start in action)
2. Provocative statement
3. Dialogue hook
4. Sensory immersion
5. Mystery/question

Each opening should make readers NEED to continue.

Create 7 days of social media content.

Business/Brand: [DESCRIPTION]
Platform: [Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn]
Goal: [engagement/sales/followers]
Tone: [professional/casual/funny]

For each day provide:
1. Caption (platform-appropriate length)
2. Emoji usage
3. Hashtags (if applicable)
4. Best posting time
5. Engagement question or CTA
6. Content type suggestion (carousel/video/static)

Include a mix of: educational, entertaining, promotional, personal.

Write a newsletter email for my audience.

Newsletter name: [NAME]
Topic for this issue: [TOPIC]
Audience: [SUBSCRIBERS]
Tone: [friendly/professional/witty]

Include:
1. Subject line (5 options with open-rate predictions)
2. Preview text
3. Greeting
4. Hook/opener (personal touch)
5. Main content (valuable, scannable)
6. One key takeaway
7. Resource or link
8. Personal sign-off
9. P.S. line (important - many read this!)

Help me develop a character for my story.

Role in story: [protagonist/antagonist/supporting]
Genre: [GENRE]
Initial concept: [BASIC IDEA]

Create:
1. Full name and nickname
2. Physical description (distinctive details)
3. Background (family, education, key events)
4. Personality traits (3 strengths, 3 flaws)
5. Core motivation (what they want)
6. Secret/hidden aspect
7. Speech pattern (how they talk)
8. Mannerisms (physical habits)
9. Character arc (how they change)
10. Relationship dynamics
11. Memorable quote they would say

Write a press release.

Company: [NAME]
Announcement: [WHAT'S NEW]
Date: [WHEN]
Key details: [IMPORTANT FACTS]
Quote from: [SPOKESPERSON AND TITLE]

Format:
1. Headline (active, newsworthy)
2. Subheadline
3. Dateline and lead paragraph (who, what, when, where, why)
4. Supporting paragraphs
5. Quote from company leader
6. Background/boilerplate
7. Media contact information
8. ### to end

Keep it to one page.

Write a dialogue scene for my story.

Characters involved: [LIST WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS]
Setting: [WHERE THIS HAPPENS]
Purpose of scene: [WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN]
Subtext: [WHAT'S UNSAID BUT FELT]
Tone: [tense/romantic/funny/etc]

Requirements:
- Each character has distinct voice
- Include action beats between dialogue
- Show don't tell emotions
- Advance the plot
- Reveal character
- Natural interruptions and pauses

Generate 20 headlines for my [PRODUCT/CONTENT].

Topic: [TOPIC]
Benefit: [MAIN BENEFIT]
Audience: [TARGET READER]
Tone: [urgent/curious/professional]

Use these formulas:
- How to [benefit] without [pain]
- [Number] ways to [achieve desired result]
- Why [common belief] is wrong
- The secret to [desired outcome]
- What [authority figures] don't want you to know
- [Do this] to [get result] in [timeframe]
- Warning: [avoid this mistake]

Rate each headline 1-10 for click potential.

Help me outline a chapter for my nonfiction book.

Book topic: [OVERALL SUBJECT]
This chapter's focus: [SPECIFIC TOPIC]
Chapter number: [WHERE IN BOOK]
Target reader: [AUDIENCE]
Desired length: [WORD COUNT]

Create:
1. Chapter title options (5)
2. Opening hook/anecdote
3. Key concepts to cover (5-7)
4. Stories/examples to include
5. Data or research to reference
6. Practical exercises or applications
7. Common mistakes/misconceptions
8. Chapter summary
9. Transition to next chapter

Write website copy for my business.

Business: [WHAT YOU DO]
Target customer: [WHO]
Key differentiator: [WHY YOU]
Tone: [professional/friendly/bold]

Create copy for:
1. Homepage hero (headline + subheadline + CTA)
2. About section (our story in 100 words)
3. Services/Products section (with benefits)
4. How it works (3-step process)
5. Trust signals section
6. FAQ section (5 questions)
7. Final CTA section

Make it scannable with clear hierarchy.