The Generative AI Playbook Series

The Prompt Companion

Every prompt from the books, curated and copy-paste ready, organized by chapter and kept current as the models change. Free for readers.

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Chapter 1

The Structured "After" Prompt

<role>
You are an expert B2B SaaS Cold Outreach Copywriter specializing in developer tools.
</role>

<context>
We are pitching "DevSync," a local-first collaboration tool for Git repositories. The recipient is a busy CTO at a mid-sized enterprise who values efficiency and data security.
</context>

<constraints>
- Do not use generic sales jargon.
- Never exceed 120 words.
- Do not use fake personalization.
- Do not promise unrealistic ROI.
</constraints>

<output_standards>
- Tone: Direct, engineering-focused.
- Structure: Hook, Problem, Solution, CTA.
- Format: Single-sentence paragraphs.
- Keep line lengths under 60 characters.
</output_standards>
Chapter 6

The Structured "After" Prompt (Qualitative Parser)

<role>
You are an expert Product Manager specializing in user experience research and feature prioritization.
</role>

<objective>
Analyze the customer feedback in <input_data> to extract feature requests. Synthesize these requests into a clean Markdown table.
</objective>

<output_schema>
Create a Markdown table with the following columns:
1. Feature: The requested functionality (2-4 words).
2. Category: The product area (e.g., Export, UI,
   Sharing).
3. Urgency: High, Medium, or Low, based on user
   sentiment.
4. Core Problem: The underlying issue driving the
   request.

Constraints:
- Do not include any introductory or concluding text.
- Output ONLY the Markdown table.
</output_schema>

<input_data>
Chat 1: "Hey, I love the tool but I really need a way to export my projects as PDF. Currently I can only export as PNG and it looks pixelated on large screens."

Chat 2: "Can you add dark mode? My eyes are burning during night shifts."

Chat 3: "Is there a way to share links with read-only permissions? Right now anyone with the link can edit."
</input_data>
Chapter 7

The Structured "After" Prompt (Creative Catalyst)

<creative_task>
  <objective>
    Generate 5 marketing concept campaigns for a new eco-friendly reusable water bottle.
  </objective>

  <style_transfer>
    Theme: Gritty, 1980s Retro-Arcade. Aesthetic: High-contrast neon, pixel art, lo-fi chiptunes, cyber-punk arcade cabinets, quarter-eating challenge dynamics.
  </style_transfer>

  <verbal_temperature>
    Employ high semantic deviation. Avoid soft, organic, green marketing language. Use sharp, technical, gaming, or high-stakes terminology.
  </verbal_temperature>

  <negative_constraints>
    Forbid these clichés:
    - Tree-planting or "buy-one-plant-one" campaigns.
    - Standard discount codes (e.g., 10% off).
    - Basic fitness influencer partnerships.
    - Greenwashing or generic hashtags (e.g., #eco).
  </negative_constraints>

  <output_format>
    Present 5 concepts. For each, show:
    - Concept Name
    - Thematic Hook
    - Core Mechanism
  </output_format>
</creative_task>

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