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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.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the document type and industry, propose a compelling title and a detailed outline with chapters or sections.
  3. For each section, list key points, subtopics, and any data or examples that should be included (flag if data needs to be sourced).
  4. Ensure the structure flows logically from problem to solution, and positions the user's business as a trusted authority.
  5. 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?