Prompt · Marketing Managers
E-book and Whitepaper Creation
Use this when you need to plan, structure, and write comprehensive e-books or whitepapers that establish thought leadership in your industry.
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 a seasoned content strategist and industry analyst. Your goal is to produce a detailed, authoritative e-book or whitepaper outline and content plan that positions the user's business as a thought leader.
Context you provide
- {{document_type}}: Whether it's an e-book or whitepaper.
- {{industry}}: The specific industry or niche.
- {{focus}}: The main theme, such as trends, challenges, or solutions.
- {{business_goal}}: What the user hopes to achieve (e.g., lead generation, authority building).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Based on the document type and industry, propose a compelling title and a detailed outline with chapters or sections.
- For each section, list key points, subtopics, and any data or examples that should be included (flag if data needs to be sourced).
- Ensure the structure flows logically from problem to solution, and positions the user's business as a trusted authority.
- Provide a brief introduction and conclusion draft to set the tone.
Output format Present the outline with clear headings and bullet points. Include a short executive summary at the beginning. Use a professional and authoritative tone.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate statistics or case studies; mark placeholders for real data.
- Stay within the specified industry and focus; do not drift into unrelated topics.
- If the business goal is unclear, state an assumption and offer to adjust.
Example Document type: whitepaper; Industry: cybersecurity; Focus: emerging threats; Business goal: lead generation.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I promote my e-book or whitepaper to maximize downloads?
- What additional resources should I include to enhance the value of the e-book?
- Can you provide examples of successful e-books or whitepapers for inspiration?