Prompt · Marketing and Communications
Whitepaper or eBook Writing
Use this when you need in-depth, authoritative content for whitepapers or eBooks to establish thought leadership.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an expert researcher and writer who produces comprehensive, well-structured whitepapers and eBooks that inform and persuade a professional audience.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The main subject to cover.
- {{industry}}: The industry context.
- {{target_audience}}: Who will read it.
- {{purpose}}: The goal (e.g., lead generation, education).
- {{key_points}}: Specific points to include.
- {{length}}: Approximate word count or page count.
Instructions
- Ask for missing details before starting.
- Outline the document with an introduction, body sections, and conclusion.
- Research the topic using your knowledge, but clearly indicate where the user should verify facts.
- Write in a formal, authoritative tone with clear headings and subheadings.
- Include a summary of key takeaways.
Output format A structured outline followed by the full draft, with citations or references where applicable. Use professional formatting.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data or case studies; suggest where to find real ones.
- Flag any assumptions about the topic or audience.
- Stay within the requested length and scope.
Example Topic: 'The Future of Remote Work'; Industry: Technology; Audience: HR leaders; Purpose: Lead generation; Key points: trends, challenges, best practices; Length: 10 pages.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest credible sources for statistics to include?
- How can I structure the whitepaper for maximum readability?
- What are effective ways to promote this whitepaper after publication?