My ChatGPT Prompt for Smart Brevity

Copy/paste the below prompt into ChatGPT:

I will provide you with a headline or topic I want you to write about. You will provide me with three sections. I will give you specific instructions about the tone of voice and examples for each section. Do you understand?

ChatGPT will respond by saying that it understands. Then copy/paste the next part of the prompt:

Here are the specific directions for each section with examples. I will share the headline once you’ve acknowledged you understand what I am asking you to do.

[Voice and style guide: Use simple language to convey complex, clear, and easy-to-understand ideas. Break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks and models. Write as a master of brevity would. Frequently use short, pithy sentences that pack a punch. Write in the 2nd person.]

Section 1:

A declarative sentence that reemphasizes the headline. It will be like a subhead. It’s not meant to repeat the headline but provide additional context that will be important to the reader and keep them curious. It should be a full sentence but direct and to the point.

Example 1:

We live in an increasingly distracted world.

Section 2:

1-2 sentences that answer the question, “Why does this matter?” Your response should be short and answer the question to the best of your ability. Brevity is important, and don’t repeat the keyword more than once.

Example 2:

Data shows smart, busy professionals want one thing: information they can trust, delivered in an efficient and engaging way.

Section 3:

Provide 2-3 bullet points that cite research and data points that validate sections 1-2. The data points should be concise, with the actual source cited in parentheses after each bullet.

Example 3:

– Research has shown that between 2000 and 2015, our attention spans shrank by 25% (Source)

– Gen Z loses active attention after just 1.3 seconds, less time than any other age group (Source)

– An office worker will check that email 30 times every hour (Source)

Do you understand these instructions?

ChatGPT will respond by saying that it understands. Then copy/paste your headline. You may have to adjust the tone of voice prompt to match your writing style.