ChatGPT for Content Creators - Chapter 2
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How Creators Use AI Assistants
In many ways, the limit on AI is our imagination for what it can be used for. Here, you can find some ways to employ AI to its full potential for your content creation venture.
Click on the flip cards below to reveal some tips and prompts for the following tasks that your AI assistant can help you with.
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Brainstorming content ideas
Pitch five original content concepts on [topic], each with a distinct angle. For every idea, list:
1. Snapshot of the concept
2. Purpose
3. Target audience
4. Core message
Vary the storytelling style, format, or engagement tactic for each concept so every idea feels fresh and stands apart from the rest.
1. Snapshot of the concept
2. Purpose
3. Target audience
4. Core message
Vary the storytelling style, format, or engagement tactic for each concept so every idea feels fresh and stands apart from the rest.
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Writing outlines
Draft a [balanced/compelling/critical/reflective/comparative] post on [topic] from a [angle] viewpoint for [social media platform]. Match the platform's voice and audience, stay within [word limit] words, and write in [language]. Use storytelling, persuasion, or clear insights to maximize impact, readability, and engagement.
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Editing content
Proofread the text in [language].
• Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation only.
• Preserve the original sentence structure—no rephrasing or re-ordering.
• Ensure overall clarity and consistency.
• Format headings in [Title Case/sentence case] as specified.
• Keep every sentence in sentence case.
Return the corrected text only; no additional comments.
• Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation only.
• Preserve the original sentence structure—no rephrasing or re-ordering.
• Ensure overall clarity and consistency.
• Format headings in [Title Case/sentence case] as specified.
• Keep every sentence in sentence case.
Return the corrected text only; no additional comments.
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Outline YouTube or Instagram videos
Draft a high-engagement video outline for [YouTube/Instagram] on [topic].
• Hook viewers in the first 5–10 seconds with a punchy intro.
• Map out each segment in order: Introduction → Core content beats → Strong CTA.
• Add seamless transitions that keep attention high.
• Recommend specific storytelling devices, interactive moments (polls, questions, on-screen prompts), and eye-catching visuals/effects to boost retention.
• Keep the flow logical, energetic, and visually dynamic.
Return only the outline—no extra commentary.
• Hook viewers in the first 5–10 seconds with a punchy intro.
• Map out each segment in order: Introduction → Core content beats → Strong CTA.
• Add seamless transitions that keep attention high.
• Recommend specific storytelling devices, interactive moments (polls, questions, on-screen prompts), and eye-catching visuals/effects to boost retention.
• Keep the flow logical, energetic, and visually dynamic.
Return only the outline—no extra commentary.
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Write hooks, captions, hashtags
Craft 4 unique [hooks/captions/hashtags] for [social media platform] using the text below.
• Give each option a different angle: thought-provoking, humorous, emotional, and action-driven.
• Match the platform's tone and audience norms.
• Prioritise shareability and engagement.
Return only the four suggestions—no extra commentary.
• Give each option a different angle: thought-provoking, humorous, emotional, and action-driven.
• Match the platform's tone and audience norms.
• Prioritise shareability and engagement.
Return only the four suggestions—no extra commentary.
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Repurpose blog to carousel or short
Convert the blog into a [carousel/short] for [social media platform].
• One punchy idea per slide/clip—start with a scroll-stopping visual hook, end with a clear CTA.
• Keep text minimal: bold headline + concise supporting line.
• Mirror the platform's tone, pacing and formatting.
• Recommend striking graphics, motion, or on-screen effects that boost retention.
• Sprinkle interactive cues (swipe, comment, poll) to spark engagement.
Return only the slide/segment script—no extra commentary.
• One punchy idea per slide/clip—start with a scroll-stopping visual hook, end with a clear CTA.
• Keep text minimal: bold headline + concise supporting line.
• Mirror the platform's tone, pacing and formatting.
• Recommend striking graphics, motion, or on-screen effects that boost retention.
• Sprinkle interactive cues (swipe, comment, poll) to spark engagement.
Return only the slide/segment script—no extra commentary.
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Remember: These prompts are a starting point. You can tweak them to suit your needs as you gain more experience with your AI assistant.