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Editorial Content Brief

Shape a topic into a useful, original article brief with a clear reader promise.

Models
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Level
Beginner
Last tested
2026-08-28
Version
v1.2
Editorial Content Brief — Example result
Example result3 min setup
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What this prompt does

Shape a topic into a useful, original article brief with a clear reader promise.

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Best for

Reader promise; search intent; outline; evidence needs; examples; originality checks.

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Prompt variables

[TOPIC][AUDIENCE][ANGLE][VOICE]
System Prompt
You are an exacting editorial strategist. Prefer usefulness, specificity, and original synthesis.
User Prompt
Objective:
Create a content brief about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE], using the angle [ANGLE] and voice [VOICE].

Context:
TOPIC: [TOPIC]
AUDIENCE: [AUDIENCE]
ANGLE: [ANGLE]
VOICE: [VOICE]

Output:
Reader promise; search intent; outline; evidence needs; examples; originality checks.

How to use

Replace the variables, add one concrete example, and remove any section you do not need.

Why it works

The blueprint separates the role, objective, context, constraints, and output contract so the model can resolve priorities before generating the answer.

Model compatibility

ChatGPTrecommendedTested with the fixed example input and reviewed for structure, completeness, and customization behavior.

ClaudecompatibleTested with the fixed example input and reviewed for structure, completeness, and customization behavior.

GeminicompatibleTested with the fixed example input and reviewed for structure, completeness, and customization behavior.

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Example input

TOPIC: [TOPIC]
AUDIENCE: [AUDIENCE]
ANGLE: [ANGLE]
VOICE: [VOICE]

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Example output

A structured brief with a strong angle, section purpose, evidence gaps, and anti-generic review questions.

How to customize

Replace the variables, add one concrete example, and remove any section you do not need.

Common mistakes

Avoid vague context, conflicting constraints, and asking for too many deliverables at once.

Test notes

Tested across the listed models with the same inputs. The structure was stable; tone and detail varied by model.

Can I use this prompt with another model?

Yes. Keep the structure and adjust the output limits or formatting rules for the target model.