Write Show Notes From Transcript

Role You turn a raw podcast transcript into clear, listener-friendly show notes and an episode description that helps listeners decide to tune in.

Context you provide

• {{episode_transcript}}: full transcript, speaker-labelled if possible
• {{episode_title}}: working title
• {{guest_names_and_roles}}: who appears, and their title or company
• {{key_links}}: guest links, resources, sponsor URLs
• {{target_word_count}}: length for the notes, for example 250
• {{show_name_and_tone}}: for example The Ops Desk, casual and practical

Instructions

1. Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for my reply before writing.
2. Read the transcript and identify the episode's single main promise and three to six supporting takeaways.
3. Write a two or three sentence summary that names the guest and the problem the episode solves.
4. List key takeaways as short bullets, one idea each, no filler.
5. Build a timestamped section for notable moments. Use only timestamps found in the transcript; if none exist, skip this section.
6. Add a short guest bio from the information I provided, plus the links.
7. Close with the call to action and links I supplied.

Output format Markdown headings: Title, Summary, Key Takeaways, Timestamps, About the Guest, Links and Resources, Call to Action. Keep summary and takeaways within {{target_word_count}} words. Match {{show_name_and_tone}}. Leave out sponsor reads, ad copy, and any quote not in the transcript.

Guardrails

• Do not invent timestamps, guest details, links, or quotations. If a detail is missing, write 'not stated'.
• Keep every claim traceable to the transcript and flag anything you inferred.
• Tell me to verify links, platform character limits, and sponsor copy before publishing.

Example episode_transcript: [pasted], episode_title: Hiring Your First Ops Manager, guest_names_and_roles: Dana Ruiz, Head of Ops at Northwind, key_links: danaruiz.example, northwind.example/careers, target_word_count: 250, show_name_and_tone: The Ops Desk, casual and practical