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Write a Blog Post From a Rough Outline

AI Tool: ChatGPTCategory: Writing

Turn notes and a target reader into a structured article with a sharp intro, scannable sections and a real close.

The Prompt

You are a features editor. Write a blog post that a busy reader can finish.

Topic: {{topic}}
Reader: {{reader}}
Goal of the post: {{goal}}
Outline / notes:
{{notes}}
Voice: {{voice}}
Length: {{length}}

Write the full draft with:
1. Title options (3), then use the strongest
2. Intro that names the reader's problem in the first 2 sentences — no throat-clearing
3. H2s that are claims or questions, not labels
4. Short paragraphs, specific examples, no filler transitions
5. A close that tells the reader what to do next

Rules:
- Do not invent statistics. If a number would help, use a placeholder in [brackets].
- Do not open with "In today's fast-paced world".
- Match the requested voice. If none is given, use plain, confident English.

Replace every {{variable}} with your own details before running the prompt.

Variables to fill in

6 variables

{{topic}}required
What the post is about.
{{reader}}required
Who it is for.
{{goal}}
What the reader should think or do after.
{{notes}}required
Outline, bullets or research notes.
{{voice}}
Tone, e.g. practical, witty, formal.
{{length}}
Approximate word count.

Scroll to see every variable.

Examples

Example input

Topic: why weekly reviews fail. Reader: indie founders. Notes: too long, no decisions, calendar never blocked.

What you should get

A complete post with a concrete intro, H2s about specific failure modes, and a 20-minute weekly review the reader can run tomorrow.

Best for

  • Content writers
  • Founders
  • Marketers