How to write better AI prompts: 9 practical rules
Better prompts aren't magic words — they're clear briefs.
Step by step
- Say who you are and who it's for.
- State the goal and the format.
- Give an example of good output.
- Set constraints: length, tone, what to avoid.
Prompt to copy
Before answering, ask me up to 3 questions that would make your answer much better.
Tips
- Ask the model what's missing before it answers.
- Iterate: “shorter”, “more specific”.
- Compare two models on important prompts.
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