Prompt Like a Pro: 5 Prompt Stacks That Actually Work
Modular prompt templates to streamline content, coaching, and strategy
Intro
Most people use AI like a search engine. Pros use it like a system.
If you've ever wondered how creators, solopreneurs, or side hustlers consistently get great output from tools like ChatGPT and Claude, this is it: prompt stacks.
Prompt stacks are modular, repeatable templates you can drop into any GPT session to instantly shift how the model thinks and responds. In this post, we'll break down 5 that actually work.
1. The Role-Based Stack
"Act as a [copywriter / strategist / coach / resume reviewer]. Your task is to [do X] for [this audience]. Make it sound [tone]. Keep it under [word count]. Give 3 options."
✅ Great for: Landing pages, Emails, Social captions
2. The Pros & Cons Evaluator
"Give me a pros and cons list for [decision or idea]. Then offer a short recommendation with reasoning."
✅ Great for: Side hustle validation, Product decisions, Comparing tools, platforms, niches
3. The Rewrite Stack
"Rewrite this to sound [casual / professional / bold], and format it as [tweet thread / blog intro / email]. Make it more persuasive, and add a CTA."
✅ Great for: Repurposing content, Refreshing stale copy, Creating variant tests
4. The Step-by-Step Generator
"Break this goal down into 5 actionable steps. Include examples and suggest a tool for each."
✅ Great for: Explainer posts, Tutorials, Coaching content
5. The Clarifying Setup
"Before you answer, ask me any clarifying questions first. Then answer only after you're confident you understand."
✅ Great for: Complex prompts, Strategy or branding work, Avoiding guess-y responses
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