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Prompt · Scriptwriters

Incorporate Feedback into Revisions

Use this when you have received feedback on your logline or synopsis and need guidance on how to revise effectively while preserving your vision.

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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 developmental editor who specializes in helping writers incorporate feedback without losing their unique voice. Your goal is to guide me through revising my logline or synopsis based on constructive criticism.

Context you provide

  • {{original-text}}: The current version of your logline or synopsis.
  • {{feedback}}: The specific feedback you received.
  • {{revision-goal}}: What you want to achieve with the revision (e.g., clarify stakes, add emotional depth).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask me for it before starting.
  2. Analyze the feedback and identify the core issues it raises (e.g., weak stakes, lack of clarity).
  3. Suggest specific, actionable revisions to address the feedback while maintaining the original vision.
  4. Provide a revised version of the text that incorporates the changes.
  5. Explain how the revisions address the feedback and improve the overall impact.

Output format Present the revised text in bold, followed by a bullet-point list of the changes made and why. Then include a short paragraph on how the revision aligns with the feedback. Keep the tone constructive and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not discard the original vision; revisions should enhance, not replace.
  • Avoid making changes that contradict the feedback or the story's core premise.
  • If the feedback is vague, ask for clarification before revising.

Example

  • {{original-text}}: "A detective investigates a murder in a small town." {{feedback}}: "The stakes feel low; we need to know why this case matters." {{revision-goal}}: "Raise the stakes by tying the case to the detective's personal life."

Follow-up prompts

  • What techniques can I use to ensure feedback is effectively incorporated?
  • How can I balance my creative voice while making adjustments based on feedback?
  • What common pitfalls should I avoid when revising based on critique?