AI for Freelancers - Chapter 4

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Under the Hood: Prompt Chaining

Break complex tasks into focused steps. Guide your AI through each stage for better, more personalised results. All of the following content is for example purposes, please feel free to adjust for your needs

1
Outline
Create structure
2
Expand
Add detail
3
Refine
Polish voice
4
Polish
Final touches
1

Outline

Start with structure before diving into content. This gives your AI a clear roadmap and helps you spot any gaps in logic early on.

Create a 5-point outline for a client proposal about <your service> for <target industry>. Focus on: - Problem identification - Solution overview - Key benefits - Implementation approach - Expected outcomes Remember to copy/paste this into your AI of choice
2

Expand

Now flesh out each section with concrete details, examples, and supporting evidence. This is where you add substance to your structure.

Take the outline from Step 1 and expand each point into 2–3 detailed bullets. For each section, include: - Specific examples or case studies - Measurable outcomes where possible - Clear benefits in plain English Keep technical jargon to a minimum. Remember to copy/paste this into your AI of choice
3

Refine

Perfect the tone, clarity, and flow. This is where you align the content with your brand voice and audience expectations.

Refine the expanded content from Step 2 with these requirements: - Write for a UK business audience - Keep sentences under 18 words - Replace any jargon with clear alternatives - Maintain all factual details and specifics - Use active voice where possible Remember to copy/paste this into your AI of choice
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Polish

Apply final formatting and tailor everything to your specific buyer. Add compelling calls-to-action and ensure perfect presentation.

Polish the refined content for <specific buyer persona>: - Add a compelling 3-line executive summary at the top - Emphasise ROI and business outcomes - Include a clear call-to-action at the end - Format in clean markdown with proper headings - Add bullet points for key benefits Remember to copy/paste this into your AI of choice