Prompt Engineering Guide: How to Write Better AI Prompts
Artificial intelligence is only as powerful as the instructions you give it. Welcome to our Prompt Engineering Guide — built for creators, marketers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners who want to unlock real productivity and creativity from AI tools.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- What prompt engineering is (and why it matters)
- How to design better prompts step by step
- Real-world examples & prompt templates
- Advanced techniques to get more creative, reliable answers
What is Prompt Engineering?
Prompt engineering is the skill of crafting clear, context-rich instructions so AI models (like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or Sora) return better results. Think of it as designing the question, setting the context, and choosing the format & tone to guide AI toward what you actually want.
How to Write Better AI Prompts (Step-by-Step)
- Define your goal (output & audience)
- Provide context (who, what, why)
- Set constraints (tone, length, format)
- Use role prompting (“Act as a… expert”)
- Test, refine & iterate
Explore our Free Prompt Library for ready-made examples.
Prompt Templates & Examples
| Use Case | Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| Social Media Caption | Act as a social media strategist. Write 3 engaging captions for Instagram about [topic]. Keep them under 50 words. |
| Blog Outline | Write a detailed blog outline for a post about [topic]. Include intro, 5 sections, and conclusion. |
| Business Idea Validation | Evaluate this business idea: [idea]. List pros, cons, and suggest improvements. |
Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques
- Chain-of-thought prompting (ask AI to think step by step)
- Few-shot prompting (provide examples to guide style)
- Formatting instructions (tables, markdown, CSV)
- Combining tools (e.g., ChatGPT + Midjourney)
Next Steps
- Explore the Prompt Library
- Subscribe to the AI Productivity Newsletter
- Submit Your Own Prompt to help the community
Want to save hours every week? Start with our free, curated prompt collection.