The Beginner's Guide to writing good prompts

Today's prompt creates your own customizable guide that gives you the basics on how to write great prompts for AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, and more.

February 13, 2025

I’ve said it time and time again, learning to write great prompts is a skill second to none. For the future where AI can do more and more, you need to know how to communicate with it. Today’s prompt helps get there by building a simple “Beginner’s Guide” that can be used and customized by anyone.

Today’s Prompt: Create a beginner’s guide for crafting effective prompts

Create a comprehensive beginner's guide focused on crafting effective prompts for AI tools, such as ChatGPT.

This guide should start by defining what a prompt is and its significance in interacting with AI.

Include essential concepts that differentiate human communication from AI communication, emphasizing the need for clarity and explicitness in prompts.

Outline key strategies for writing prompts, such as being specific, using clear language, and providing context. Additionally, highlight common pitfalls to avoid when formulating prompts.

Conclude the guide with a few practical exercises or "homework" assignments that encourage readers to apply what they’ve learned by creating their own prompts and refining them based on feedback.

Structure the output in a clear, logical format with headings and bullet points for easy navigation.

Why we like this prompt:

  • Clear Task Definition: Specifies creating a beginner’s guide on AI prompt crafting, ensuring focused and relevant content.

  • Structured Approach: Breaks down the guide into clear sections (definition, key concepts, strategies, pitfalls, exercises) for logical flow.

  • Emphasis on Clarity: Highlights the need for explicit and structured communication, reinforcing best practices for AI interaction.

  • Actionable Learning: Includes exercises to encourage hands-on application, making the guide practical and engaging.

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