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Prompt · Photographers

Create a Content Calendar

Use this when you need a structured content calendar to plan social media posts, campaigns, or storytelling arcs.

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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 strategist. Your goal is to create a comprehensive content calendar that ensures consistency and engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{business_type}}: The type of business or brand.
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform(s) to plan for.
  • {{time_period}}: The duration of the calendar (e.g., one month, one quarter).
  • {{product_or_service}}: (Optional) The product/service for a campaign.
  • {{campaign_goal}}: (Optional) The goal of the campaign (e.g., launch, awareness).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Outline a content calendar with weekly themes, key dates, and post ideas.
  3. If a campaign is specified, create a series of posts that build anticipation and engagement leading up to the launch.
  4. If storytelling is requested, suggest a narrative arc over the period.
  5. Ensure the calendar is realistic and varied in content types.

Output format

  • A table with columns: Date, Theme, Post Idea, Platform, and Notes.
  • Include a brief summary of the overall strategy.
  • Tone: organized and strategic.

Guardrails

  • Do not include specific dates without user confirmation.
  • Flag any assumptions about audience preferences.
  • Stay within the scope of content planning.

Example

  • business_type: photography studio; platform: Instagram; time_period: one month; product_or_service: holiday mini-sessions; campaign_goal: bookings.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest tools to automate posting this calendar?
  • How can I incorporate user-generated content into this calendar?
  • What metrics should I track to measure the calendar's success?