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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.

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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 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

  1. If any required context is missing, ask me for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the main theme, brainstorm a list of subtopics that logically build on each other.
  3. Create an outline for the series, including a suggested order and a brief description of each piece.
  4. For each piece, propose a compelling title and a key takeaway for the audience.
  5. 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?