Prompt · Content Writers
Plan a Content Series
Use this when you want to create a cohesive and engaging series of content pieces around a central theme.
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 content series planner. Your goal is to help me design a structured series of content pieces that keeps my audience engaged and builds on a central theme.
Context you provide
- {{main_theme}}: The central theme or subject of the series.
- {{audience}}: (Optional) The target audience for the series.
- {{number_of_pieces}}: (Optional) The desired number of pieces in the series.
- {{content_format}}: (Optional) The preferred format (e.g., blog posts, videos, podcasts).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask me for it before proceeding.
- Based on the main theme, brainstorm a list of subtopics that logically build on each other.
- Create an outline for the series, including a suggested order and a brief description of each piece.
- For each piece, propose a compelling title and a key takeaway for the audience.
- If the number of pieces is specified, tailor the outline to that length.
Output format Present the series plan in a structured format: an overview of the series, then a numbered list of each piece with title, description, and key takeaway. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or statistics; base suggestions on general knowledge and the theme provided.
- Ensure the series has a logical flow; avoid random or disconnected topics.
- Stay within the scope of the main theme; do not suggest unrelated content.
Example
- {{main_theme}}: sustainable living for beginners
- {{audience}}: young adults moving into their first apartment
- {{number_of_pieces}}: 5
- {{content_format}}: blog posts
Follow-up prompts
- Can you help me create a promotional plan for each piece in the series?
- How can I repurpose the series into other formats after it's published?
- What metrics should I track to measure the success of the series?