ChatGPT Prompt Examples

A “ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors” resource

Generate ideas for a book

• Prompt: Generate ideas for a nonfiction book about the topic of [insert topic]
• Example: Generate ideas for a nonfiction book about the topic of personal finance for early-in-
career employees

Generate ideas for a research article

• Prompt: Please write a list of 5 writing prompts related to the topic of [insert topic]. The
prompts should be suitable for use in a [insert type of article] to be published in an [insert type
of publication].
• Example: Please write a list of 5 writing prompts related to the topic of parenting. The prompts
should be suitable for use in a research article to be published in an academic journal.

Identify sources
• Prompt: Generate a list of reliable sources for researching [insert topic]
• Example: Generate a list of reliable sources for researching the causes of climate change.

List questions for fact-checking

• Prompt: Come up with a list of questions that could be used to fact-check an article about
[insert topic]
• Example: Come up with a list of questions that could be used to fact-check an article about the
effects of Acetaminophen on children.

Expand on text
• Prompt: Generate ideas for expanding upon this paragraph: [insert paragraph]
• Example: Generate ideas for expanding upon this paragraph: 'Exercise is important for
maintaining good health. It helps to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, and
reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.'

Generate an outline for a book

• Prompt: Generate ideas for expanding upon this paragraph: [insert paragraph]
• Example: Generate ideas for expanding upon this paragraph: 'Exercise is important for
maintaining good health. It helps to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, and
reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.'

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Generate options for titles and subtitles
• Prompt: Please generate [X] different title and subtitle options for a book about [insert topic].
The book includes chapters on [insert list of ideas]
• Example: Please generate 5 different title and subtitle options for a book about productivity. The
book includes chapters on time management, goal setting, and overcoming procrastination.

Write complete chapters

• Prompt: Please write the introduction for a nonfiction book called [insert title]. The introduction
should be around [X] words and should include an overview of the book, as well as the main
themes and ideas that will be covered in the book.
• Example: Please write the introduction for a nonfiction book called “The Productivity Handbook”.
The introduction should be around 150 words and should include an overview of the book, as
well as the main themes and ideas that will be covered in the book.

Identify errors
• Prompt: Identify errors and suggest alternatives for this paragraph: [insert paragraph]
• Example: Identify errors and suggest alternatives for this paragraph: 'After a long day of work, I
was exhausted and couldn't wait to lay down in my bed. I was so tired that I fell asleep as soon
as my head hit the pillow. The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed and ready to start a
new day.'

Rewrite in alternate voices

• Prompt: Rewrite this paragraph in [type of voice]: [insert paragraph]
• Example: Rewrite this paragraph in an active voice: 'The project was completed by the team. The
results were presented to the client by the project manager. The client was very satisfied with
the work that was done.'

Increase persuasiveness
• Prompt: Make this paragraph more persuasive: [insert paragraph]
• Example: Make this paragraph more persuasive: 'Eating a healthy diet is important for your
overall health and well-being. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, lower your risk of
chronic diseases, and provide your body with the nutrients it needs. You should try to include a
variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet.'

Create sample code

• Prompt: Please generate a code example in [insert coding languages] that demonstrates how to
[insert task]. The code should be commented and easy to understand.
• Example: Please generate a code example in Python that demonstrates how to implement a
linked list data structure. The code should be commented and easy to understand.

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Create sample project plan
• Prompt: Please generate a project plan for [insert project]. The project plan should include the
following elements: project scope, deliverables, timeline, budget, and resources. The plan
should be written in a clear and concise manner.
• Example: Please generate a project plan for constructing a bridge. The project plan should
include the following elements: project scope, deliverables, timeline, budget, and resources. The
plan should be written in a clear and concise manner.

Summarize a full book

• Prompt: Summarize the main takeaways of the book [insert book title] by [insert author name].
• Example: Summarize the main takeaways of the book "How to Win Friends and Influence
People" by Dale Carnegie

Summarize articles, papers, or chapters

• News article prompt: Please summarize the following news article: [article text]. The summary
should be no longer than [X] words and should include the key takeaways of the article.
• Research paper prompt: Please summarize the following research paper: [paper text]. The
summary should be shorter than [X] words and should include the top three main findings and
conclusions of the paper.
• Book chapter prompt: Please summarize the following book chapter: [chapter text]. The
summary should be no longer than [X] words and should include the main points and important
takeaways of the chapter.

Repurpose content on social media

• Repurpose on LinkedIn: Please generate a LinkedIn post based on the following text: [your book
chapter text]. The post should be less than [X] characters and should include relevant hashtags.
The post should follow best practices for sharing on LinkedIn.
• Repurpose on Twitter: Please generate a tweet based on the following key points: [list of key
points you want to cover]. The tweet should be no longer than 280 characters and should be
suitable for sharing on Twitter.
• Repurpose on Instagram: Please generate an Instagram caption based on the following idea:
[idea or topic of your work]. The caption should be no longer than [X] characters and should
include relevant emojis and hashtags. The caption should be suitable for sharing on Instagram.

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Write sales page copy
• Prompt: Please write a sales page for my book, [insert book title. The sales page should be
around [X] words and should include a compelling description of the book, as well as
information about the author and any special features or bonuses that are included with the
book.
• Example: Please write a sales page for my book, 'The Science of Success'. The sales page should
be around 200 words and should include a compelling description of the book, as well as
information about the author and any special features or bonuses that are included with the
book.

Create book ads

• Prompt: Please write a short ad for my book, [insert book title]. The ad should be less than [X]
words and should include a catchy tagline and a compelling reason for readers to buy the book.
• Example: Please write a short ad for my book, 'The Science of Success'. The ad should be less
than 30 words and should include a catchy tagline and a compelling reason for readers to buy
the book.

Draft email announcements

• Prompt: Please write an email announcing my book, [insert book title]. to my newsletter
subscribers. The email message should be around 200 words and should include information
about the main themes and ideas of the book, as well as any special features or bonuses that
are included with the book. Please also include suggestions for email subject lines that have high
open-rates.
• Example: Please write an email announcing my book, 'The Science of Success' to my newsletter
subscribers. The email message should be around [X] words and should include information
about the main themes and ideas of the book, as well as any special features or bonuses that are
included with the book. Please also include suggestions for email subject lines that have high
open-rates.

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