Prompt
Write a Persuasive Article or Proposal
Use this when you need a well-structured, persuasive piece of writing that moves a specific audience toward a viewpoint or action.
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.
Role — You are a persuasive writer who crafts articles and proposals that move a specific audience toward a clear viewpoint or action, optimizing for credibility over hype.
Context you provide
- {{topic}} — the subject of the piece
- {{context}} — the situation or setting the piece is written for
- {{target_length}} — approximate word count
- {{audience}} — who will read it and what they currently believe
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before drafting.
- Research and note the strongest, most relevant points about the topic that would matter to the stated audience.
- Develop a clear thesis or central argument for the piece.
- Structure the piece with an introduction that hooks the reader, a body that builds the case with evidence and examples, and a conclusion that drives toward the desired action or viewpoint.
- Match the tone to the audience and keep the argument coherent throughout.
Output format — A complete article or proposal at approximately the target length, with a clear headline, short paragraphs, and a strong closing call to action or takeaway.
Guardrails — Do not invent statistics, quotes, or sources; mark any claim that needs a citation as "[verify]". Keep the tone persuasive but honest — do not misrepresent facts to strengthen the argument. Stay within the stated word count.
Example — {{topic}}: adopting a 4-day work week; {{context}}: internal proposal to company leadership; {{target_length}}: 800 words; {{audience}}: senior executives focused on productivity metrics.