Prompts that work.

I want to [goal]. Here is everything in my head, in no order:
[paste your notes]

Turn this into a clear plan with: the goal in one sentence, the 5 to 7 steps in order, what I need for each step, and the first thing I should do today. Keep it short and practic…

Here is my CV:
[paste CV]

Here is the job I am applying for:
[paste job description]

Rewrite my CV so it matches this job. Keep every fact true. Lead each role with results and numbers, use the keywords from the job description, and keep it to two pages. The…

Write a one-page business plan for [business idea] in [city, country]. Include: the problem, the customer, what I sell and at what price, how I reach customers, startup costs in [currency], monthly costs, how many sales I need to break even, and the three bigg…

Read the document I have attached. Give me:
1. A five-sentence summary.
2. The ten most important points.
3. Any numbers, dates or deadlines.
4. Anything unclear or that I should question.
Quote the exact line for every key point.

Look at my Google Calendar for next week and my unread Gmail from the last 3 days. List what needs a reply, what has a deadline, and where I have free time. Then suggest a day-by-day plan that fits the important tasks into my free time.

Research [topic] for someone in [country]. Give me the five most important facts with a source for each, what has changed in the last 12 months, and the main disagreement between experts. End with three questions I should ask before deciding anything.

Compare [product A], [product B] and [product C] for [what I need it for]. Use current prices in [country or currency] where you can find them. Give a table with price, main strengths, main weaknesses and who each one suits, then tell me which one you would pi…

Explain [news story] in plain English. What happened, why it matters, who is affected, and what happens next. Use recent sources and link each one.

Write a polite, professional reply to this email:
[paste email]

My answer is: [your answer in a few words]. Keep it under 120 words, warm but direct, and end with a clear next step.

Look at this table:
[paste data or describe the Excel sheet]

Tell me the three most important patterns, anything that looks wrong or unusual, and which chart would show the main point best. Then write the Excel formula I need to [calculation].

Turn these notes into a 8-slide presentation for [audience]:
[paste notes]

For each slide give a short title, 3 bullet points of no more than 8 words, and one line of speaker notes.

Solve this problem step by step and explain each step as if I am a secondary school student:
[paste problem]

At the end, give me a similar practice question with the answer hidden at the bottom.

This code should [what it should do] but instead [what happens]:
[paste code]

Explain what is wrong in simple words, give the fixed code, and tell me how to test that it works.

I am preparing for [exam, e.g. WAEC Biology]. Make revision notes on [topic]: key definitions, the 10 facts most likely to be tested, one diagram described in words, and 10 practice questions with answers at the end.

What are people on X saying about [brand, product or topic] this week? Group the posts into main opinions, give an example of each, and tell me what most people like and dislike.

Write 5 posts for X about [topic] for [audience]. Each under 240 characters, plain language, no hashtags, and each ending with a question that invites replies.

Give me the latest on [event]. What is confirmed, what is still rumour, and which accounts or outlets are reporting it. Keep confirmed facts and rumours clearly separate.

I sell [product] on WhatsApp. Write 6 short, friendly replies I can save and reuse for: price questions, delivery questions, payment confirmation, out of stock, a complaint, and a thank-you after purchase. Keep each under 40 words.

Give me 10 Instagram captions for a post about [product or event] for [audience]. Mix short and medium lengths, one clear call to action each, and suggest 5 relevant hashtags at the end.

Imagine [scene], bright natural light, realistic photo style, [colours], wide shot, room on the left for text.

Improve this text: make it clearer and more concise, fix grammar, and keep my tone. Show me the main changes you made.
[paste text]

Rewrite this email to sound more confident and direct, without being rude. Remove filler words and apologies I do not need.
[paste email]

Shorten this paragraph by about a third without losing any argument or evidence, and make the first sentence state the main point.
[paste paragraph]

Paraphrase this in a formal, academic tone. Keep every fact and figure the same.
[paste text]

Summarise this article into 6 key points, each one sentence long:
[paste article]

Rewrite this so a 14-year-old could understand it. Keep it accurate.
[paste text]

Before submitting, read your essay and note:
1. Every sentence that does not sound like you.
2. Every claim without a source.
3. Every paragraph you could explain out loud without notes.
Rewrite the first two in your own words and add sources. Detectors can be…

A student's essay was flagged as possibly AI-written. Write 5 calm, fair questions I can ask the student about their essay to understand how they wrote it, without accusing them. Remind me that detector scores are not proof.

Write a content brief for a human writer on [topic] for [website]. Include the reader, the search intent, the outline with H2s, facts that must be checked, sources to use, and a note that drafts will be checked for originality.

Format these sources in [APA 7 / Harvard / MLA] style, and show me how to cite each one inside my essay:
[paste sources: author, title, year, link]

[product], studio product photography, soft shadow, clean [colour] background, 85mm lens, high detail, commercial catalogue style --ar 4:5

busy Lagos street market at golden hour, colourful umbrellas, vendors and buyers, cinematic film still, warm light, shallow depth of field --ar 16:9

flat vector illustration of [scene, e.g. a young woman working on a laptop at home], simple shapes, [brand colours] palette, plenty of white space, modern website hero style --ar 3:2

A bold event poster that says "[EVENT NAME]" in large letters and "[date and venue]" underneath, [style e.g. retro Afrobeat], [colours], clean layout, high contrast

Minimal logo for a [type of business] called "[Name]", simple icon plus the name in a clean sans-serif font, flat, [colour] on white, no gradients

Square social media card with the quote "[your quote]" centred in elegant serif type, soft [colour] background, small brand name "[Name]" at the bottom

full body character design of [describe character], [art style e.g. 3D animated film], front view, plain background, consistent outfit details, soft studio lighting

dramatic cover art for [title or topic], [mood], bold composition with space at the top for a title, rich colours, highly detailed

seamless repeating pattern inspired by Ankara fabric, [colours], geometric shapes, flat vector style, tileable

Generative Fill on the selected background: a bright modern office with plants and soft daylight, slightly blurred, natural shadows

Generative Expand to a wide 16:9 banner: continue the existing scene naturally on both sides, same lighting and colours

Text effect for the word "[WORD]": [material e.g. shiny gold balloons], bright, playful, clean background

A flyer for [business or event] in [city]. Headline: "[headline]". Include price or date, phone number [number], and a clear call to action. Style: modern, [colours], easy to read on a phone.

Write 7 short posts for one week promoting [product] to [audience]. One idea per day: a tip, a customer story, a behind-the-scenes, a question, an offer, a fact and a thank-you. Under 50 words each.

A 10-slide pitch deck for [business]: problem, solution, product, market size in [country], business model, traction, competition, team, plan for the money, and the ask of [amount].

Slow dolly shot through a quiet [place] at dawn, mist, soft golden light, cinematic, 24fps film look, no people

Image to video: the camera slowly circles the product, soft studio light moving across it, subtle reflections, clean background

Inpainting: remove [object] from the shot and fill the space with the background so it looks natural for the whole clip

Write a 60-second script for an AI avatar explaining [product or topic] to [audience]. Friendly tone, short sentences, a hook in the first 5 seconds, three key points, and a clear call to action at the end.

Translate my video into [language] with the same voice and lip-sync. Keep product names and prices in English, and adjust any local references for [country].

Turn this lesson into a 2-minute avatar video script split into 4 short scenes, each with on-screen text of no more than 6 words:
[paste lesson]

Plan a 30-second TikTok about [topic]: the hook line for the first 2 seconds, 5 quick shots with what to film, the on-screen text for each, and the caption. Make it easy to film on a phone.

After auto captions: keep each caption to 1 line of no more than 5 words, highlight the key word in each line, and remove filler words like um and uh.

Script a 15-second product ad for [product]: 3 seconds problem, 7 seconds product in use, 5 seconds offer and call to action. Suggest music mood and text overlays.

Write a 45-second voiceover for [video topic]. Short sentences, natural pauses marked with commas and full stops, words spelled the way they should be pronounced, and no lists that are hard to say out loud.

Rewrite this article so it sounds good read aloud: remove headings and links, turn lists into sentences, and add a short intro and outro.
[paste article]

Write a 2-minute audio lesson on [topic] in simple [language]. Speak directly to the listener, repeat the key point twice, and end with one question for them to think about.

Style: Afrobeats, mid-tempo 105 bpm, log drum, guitar riffs, warm male vocals, catchy chorus
Topic: [what the song is about]

Style: upbeat highlife jingle, bright horns, 20 seconds, happy
Lyrics: [Business name], [what you sell], [phone number or slogan] repeated twice

Style: African gospel worship, slow build, choir backing, piano and drums, powerful female lead
Topic: gratitude and [theme]

Add [feature] to this project. Follow the existing code style, keep changes small, update or add tests that prove it works, and list every file you changed with one line on why.

Explain this codebase to a new developer: what it does, the main folders and what each holds, how a request flows from start to finish, and where I would make a change to [feature].

When I [steps], I get [error or wrong result]. Find the cause, explain it in two sentences, fix it with the smallest change, and add a test so it cannot come back.

Write a commit message for these changes: a short summary line under 60 characters, then a short paragraph on why the change was needed.

Create a project tracker for [project] with columns for task, owner, due date, status and notes. Add the first 10 tasks I need based on this goal: [goal].

From these meeting notes, list every decision, every action item with the person responsible and a due date, and any open questions:
[paste notes]

Write a standard operating procedure for [task] in my business: purpose, who does it, what is needed, numbered steps, common mistakes, and how to check it was done right.

Summarise this meeting for people who were not there: the purpose, the 3 to 5 main points, decisions made, and action items with owners. Keep it under 200 words.

From this interview transcript, write a short profile of the person: background, key achievements, three strong quotes, and topics for a follow-up conversation.

Turn this lecture transcript into study notes: main topics as headings, key definitions, examples the lecturer gave, and 5 likely exam questions.

Create a 10-card presentation on [topic] for [audience]. Clear headings, short bullet points, one strong image idea per card, and a summary card at the end.

Create a proposal for [client] for [service]: their problem, our solution, what is included, timeline, price in [currency], why us, and next steps.

Create a one-page website for [business] in [city]: headline, what we offer, prices, 3 customer reviews placeholders, opening hours, location and a WhatsApp contact button.

Translate into [language] using a [formal / friendly] tone. Keep names, brands and numbers unchanged.
[paste text]

Translate this business email into [language], formal tone, and keep the structure and greeting style correct for that language:
[paste email]

Translate my text back into English so I can check that my [language] version says what I meant:
[paste your translation]

I wrote this essay myself and want to show my process. Using my outline and drafts below, write a short note (under 150 words) for my teacher explaining how the essay developed from outline to final draft.
Outline: [paste]
Draft notes: [paste]

List every factual claim in this article as a checklist, mark which ones need a source, and suggest where to find a reliable source for each:
[paste article]

Here is a passage from my source:
[paste]
Show me how to explain the same idea in my own words with a correct in-text citation in [APA / Harvard], and point out which phrases I must not copy.