Client Voice Capture
Use when: Before writing anything for a new client — extract their style first
I'm going to write content for a client and I need to match their voice precisely. Here are 3-5 samples of their existing writing: [PASTE SAMPLES] Please analyze their style and give me: 1. Sentence length and structure (short and punchy / longer and flowing / mixed) 2. Vocabulary level (simple / professional / technical / jargon-heavy) 3. Tone (formal / conversational / authoritative / warm / direct / playful) 4. Things they never do (passive voice / metaphors / lists / etc.) 5. 5 phrases or sentence patterns that are distinctly theirs End with a "voice brief" — 3-4 sentences I can paste at the start of any future prompt to activate this style.
Blog Post Outline from Keyword
Use when: Starting a new SEO article — get structure right before writing
Create a detailed outline for a 1,500-word SEO blog post targeting this keyword: Keyword: [TARGET KEYWORD] Client/publication: [WHO THIS IS FOR] Target reader: [WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY ALREADY KNOW] Desired outcome: [WHAT THE READER SHOULD DO OR BELIEVE AFTER READING] For each section, give me: - H2 heading (written like a human, not keyword-stuffed) - 2-3 bullet points of what to cover - Approximate word count Also suggest: - A hook for the opening paragraph (a statistic, question, or scenario) - The internal link opportunity (what topic should this article link to?) - One counterintuitive angle that would make this different from the top 5 results
First Draft from Outline
Use when: After you have an approved outline — expand it into a full draft
Write a full first draft of this blog post from the outline below. Voice/tone: [DESCRIBE THE STYLE — e.g., "direct and practical, like advice from a knowledgeable colleague, not a textbook"] Target word count: [WORD COUNT] Client: [NAME / NICHE] One rule: the first sentence of the article cannot start with "In today's world" or "Are you looking for." Start with something specific — a stat, a scenario, or a direct statement. Outline: [PASTE OUTLINE] Write the full draft. Mark any section where you're uncertain about a fact with [VERIFY THIS].
Rewrite for Specific Brand Voice
Use when: When AI output sounds generic — transform it to match a client's style
Rewrite the following piece of content to match this brand voice: Voice description: [PASTE THE VOICE BRIEF YOU CREATED WITH THE CLIENT VOICE CAPTURE PROMPT] The rewrite should: - Keep all the factual information intact - Change the sentence structure, vocabulary, and tone to match the brief - Remove any phrases that sound like generic AI content - Not change the word count by more than 10% Original content: [PASTE CONTENT] After the rewrite, list 3 specific things you changed and why.
Client Proposal First Draft
Use when: When a prospect says yes to a conversation — send a proposal within 24 hours
Write a client proposal for a freelance writing project. Project: [WHAT YOU'LL BE WRITING — e.g., "6 blog posts per month for a B2B SaaS company"] Client name: [THEIR NAME / COMPANY] Scope: [SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES — post length, format, turnaround time] Rate: [YOUR PRICING] Timeline: [START DATE, DELIVERY SCHEDULE] Structure the proposal with these sections: 1. What I understand you need (2-3 sentences) 2. What I'll deliver (specific list) 3. My process (brief — research, draft, revisions) 4. Rate and payment terms 5. How to move forward Professional but not stiff. No buzzwords. End with a clear call to action.
3-Part Welcome Email Sequence
Use when: New client onboarding or subscriber welcome series
Write a 3-email welcome sequence for [BUSINESS TYPE]. New subscriber/client persona: [WHO THEY ARE AND WHY THEY SIGNED UP] Brand voice: [TONE — conversational / professional / warm / direct] Goal of the sequence: [WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO DO OR BELIEVE BY EMAIL 3] Email 1 (send immediately): Welcome + what to expect. Under 150 words. Email 2 (send Day 3): Most useful resource or quick win. Under 200 words. Email 3 (send Day 7): Social proof + next step / call to action. Under 200 words. Rules: No subject line that starts with "Welcome to..." No email that starts with "I." Every email has one clear next action. Include subject line for each email.
Service Description for Website or Proposal
Use when: Writing your own copy — or a client's service page
Write a compelling service description for: Service: [NAME OF SERVICE] Provider: [WHO OFFERS IT — individual or company] Target customer: [WHO BUYS THIS AND WHAT PROBLEM THEY HAVE] Key outcome: [THE RESULT THE CUSTOMER GETS] Price range: [OPTIONAL — helps calibrate tone and specificity] Differentiator: [WHAT MAKES THIS BETTER OR DIFFERENT] Write two versions: 1. Short (50-75 words): for a services page or proposal sidebar 2. Long (150-200 words): for a full service page section Both should lead with the customer's problem, not a description of the service. End with a clear call to action.
LinkedIn Post from an Article
Use when: Repurposing blog content for LinkedIn — or creating standalone thought leadership
Turn this article into a LinkedIn post that performs well.
[PASTE ARTICLE OR SUMMARY]
Audience: [WHO IS ON MY LINKEDIN — e.g., marketing managers, small business owners, etc.]
Goal: [WHAT I WANT READERS TO DO — comment, share, click a link, connect with me]
LinkedIn post rules:
- First line must hook them before the "see more" cutoff (under 140 characters)
- Use short paragraphs (1-3 sentences max)
- One specific insight or observation that makes someone think
- No corporate buzzwords ("synergy," "leverage," "best practices")
- End with one question that invites comments
Write 2 versions: one shorter (5-7 lines) and one longer (12-15 lines). Mark which hook is stronger.Case Study from Project Notes
Use when: After completing a project — turn your notes into a client win story
Write a case study from these project notes: Client (use generic descriptor if confidential): [CLIENT TYPE — e.g., "a 50-person SaaS company"] Problem they had before we worked together: [DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM] What I did: [YOUR WORK — be specific] Results: [MEASURABLE OUTCOMES — numbers if possible] Timeframe: [HOW LONG THE PROJECT TOOK] Structure: 1. The situation (before — their problem in 2-3 sentences) 2. The approach (what we did and why) 3. The results (specific, measurable) 4. One quote or reaction from the client (if you have one, or mark [INSERT QUOTE]) Tone: confident, factual, no superlatives. Length: 250-350 words.
Personalized Cold Outreach Email
Use when: Prospecting for new writing clients — outreach that doesn't feel like spam
Write a cold outreach email to a potential writing client. Who I'm reaching out to: [NAME, COMPANY, THEIR ROLE] What I noticed about them: [SOMETHING SPECIFIC — a recent article, social post, product, or news] What I do: [YOUR WRITING SERVICE IN ONE SENTENCE] Why I'm reaching out to them specifically: [RELEVANT CONNECTION OR REASON] My ask: [SMALL AND EASY — "would you be open to a 15-minute call?" not "hire me"] Rules: - Under 100 words - Start with the specific observation about them, not "My name is..." - One thing I can offer them, not a list of my services - No attachments, no portfolio links in the first email - End with one clear, low-commitment ask
Headline Variations
Use when: Before publishing — test multiple angles before choosing
Write 12 headline variations for this piece of content:
Topic: [WHAT THE CONTENT IS ABOUT]
Target audience: [WHO WILL READ IT]
Platform: [WHERE IT WILL BE PUBLISHED — blog, LinkedIn, email subject line, ad, etc.]
Write 3 headlines in each of these styles:
1. Specific and instructional ("How to X in Y Steps")
2. Curiosity or tension ("The reason most X fail at Y")
3. Data or statistic-led ("X% of Y do this — here's why")
4. Direct benefit or outcome ("X Without Y")
After the list, tell me which 2 you'd split test and why.Cut by 30% Without Losing Meaning
Use when: When copy is too long and you need to trim it without breaking it
Edit the following content to cut it by approximately 30% without losing the key meaning or information. Priority order: 1. Cut entire sentences that repeat information already said 2. Replace multi-word phrases with single words where possible 3. Remove throat-clearing (setup paragraphs that don't add information) 4. Cut adjectives and adverbs that don't change meaning 5. Keep all specific data, examples, and calls to action Original word count: [COUNT] Target word count: [ORIGINAL × 0.7] Content: [PASTE CONTENT] After the edit, list the 3 most significant cuts you made and why.
SEO Meta Description
Use when: Publishing any web page — optimize for click-through
Write 5 SEO meta description options for this page:
Page title: [TITLE]
Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD]
What this page is about: [1-2 sentences]
Who it's for: [TARGET READER]
Rules for each:
- 150-160 characters max
- Include the target keyword naturally
- Describe what the reader will get, not what the page contains
- End with an action phrase ("Learn how," "Find out," "Get the guide")
- No clickbait, no all-caps
After the 5 options, mark the one most likely to get clicked and explain why in one sentence.Testimonial Request Email
Use when: After delivering great work — the timing matters, ask when it's fresh
Write a testimonial request email to send to a satisfied client. Client name: [NAME] Project: [WHAT YOU DID FOR THEM] Result they mentioned: [ANYTHING POSITIVE THEY SAID — quote if you have it] Format I need the testimonial in: [TEXT FOR WEBSITE / LINKEDIN RECOMMENDATION / BOTH] The email should: - Be under 100 words - Acknowledge the project outcome first - Make the ask easy (specific format, 2-3 sentences is fine) - Give them direction on what to mention (the problem, your approach, the result) - Not feel transactional Optional: include a second version that gives them a draft testimonial they can edit (good if you know they're busy).
Onboarding Welcome Email
Use when: When a new client signs or pays — send this within an hour
Write an onboarding welcome email to send immediately after a new client hires me.
Client name: [NAME]
What they hired me for: [PROJECT SCOPE]
What happens next: [FIRST 2-3 STEPS — e.g., "I'll send a questionnaire," "we'll have a kickoff call," "you'll receive the first draft by X"]
Key deadline or date: [MOST IMPORTANT DATE]
Where they can reach me: [PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD]
Tone: warm but professional. Under 150 words.
The email should:
- Make them feel confident they made a good choice
- Be specific about what happens next so they know what to expect
- Not be generic ("We're so excited to work with you!")
- End with one clear action item for themFAQ Section from Product Info
Use when: Building a sales page, proposal, or landing page — anticipate objections
Write an FAQ section for this product or service: Product/service: [NAME AND ONE-SENTENCE DESCRIPTION] Target customer: [WHO BUYS THIS] Price: [PRICE OR RANGE] Most common objections or hesitations: [WHAT PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT BEFORE BUYING] Write 8-10 Q&A pairs that: - Start with questions a real skeptical buyer would ask - Answer each one directly (no hedging, no "it depends" without specifics) - Address price, timeline, how it works, what's included, and what happens if it doesn't work - End with "What's the first step?" as the last Q Format: bold question, plain text answer. Keep each answer under 75 words.
Social Proof Statement
Use when: Building a landing page or proposal — turn raw data into compelling copy
Turn these raw facts and data points into compelling social proof copy for a [WEBSITE / PROPOSAL / PITCH DECK]: Facts I have: - [STAT OR RESULT 1] - [STAT OR RESULT 2] - [CLIENT QUOTE OR REACTION] - [OTHER RELEVANT DATA] Audience: [WHO WILL READ THIS] Where it will appear: [HOMEPAGE HERO / ABOUT PAGE / SERVICES PAGE / ETC.] Write 3 versions: 1. One-liner (under 20 words) for a hero section 2. Short paragraph (40-60 words) for an "about" or "why us" section 3. A pull quote format (if you have a client quote to work with) Make the numbers feel real, not just impressive. Avoid superlatives.
Proposal Follow-Up Email
Use when: 3-5 days after sending a proposal with no response
Write a follow-up email to a potential client who hasn't responded to my proposal. Context: I sent them a proposal for [PROJECT] on [DATE]. They seemed interested during our call. I haven't heard back. Tone: confident, not desperate. I'm following up because I'm interested in the project, not because I need the money. The email should: - Reference the proposal and what we discussed - Ask one specific question that invites a yes or no response - Be under 75 words - Not ask "Did you get a chance to look at this?" — that's passive Give me 2 versions: one that keeps the door open casually, one that creates gentle urgency with a timeline.