Prompt Writing Guidelines

At MusePrompt, our goal is to help you transform rough ideas into highly effective prompts using AI-powered optimization. Whether you're writing for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other LLMs, well-structured prompts make all the difference. Below are some key guidelines to get better results.

1. Be Specific and Clear

Avoid vague instructions. Clearly define what you want the AI to do. Include any important constraints, tone, style, or format expectations.

❌ Example (Too vague):
"Write something about climate change."

✅ Improved:
"Write a persuasive 3-paragraph essay about the effects of climate change on coastal cities in the U.S. Use a serious tone."

2. Provide Context

Give the AI some background so it understands the purpose, audience, or situation. Context helps the AI tailor its response appropriately.

✅ “You’re a helpful assistant for HR professionals. Draft a rejection email that is polite, empathetic, and avoids legal risk.”

3. Break Down Complex Tasks

Split complex instructions into multiple steps or sections. This helps the model reason more clearly.

✅ “List 3 pros and 3 cons of remote work. Then write a short summary paragraph presenting a balanced view.”

4. Specify the Output Format

If you expect bullet points, code, JSON, or a specific format, mention it directly in the prompt.

✅ “Provide the response in bullet points.”
✅ “Respond using markdown headings.”

5. Use System-Level Roles (Optional)

If supported by your AI tool, define a system role or persona for more controlled responses.

✅ “You are a professional copywriter specializing in SaaS marketing.”

6. Iterate with Feedback

MusePrompt helps refine your draft prompts by scoring them, suggesting improvements, and offering examples. Use this feedback loop to gradually perfect your prompts.

7. Keep Privacy in Mind

Do not include personal, confidential, or sensitive data in your prompts. MusePrompt is privacy-first, but we still recommend using fictional or anonymized data where possible.

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