By skyforbes Last week, I tested it on a freelance contract generator idea for my side hustle. Basic prompt: "Help with AI tool for freelancers." Yawn—got a generic list. Structured? A tailored roadmap with tables, constraints, and zero fluff. (See before/after below.) It's like giving GPT-5 a GPS instead of a vague map.
Here's the magic 7-step blueprint straight from OpenAI—plug it into your workflow and watch outputs level up:
You are [ROLE: e.g., a senior marketing strategist with 10+ years in digital campaigns].
TASK: [Explicitly state the main action, e.g., Create a 30-day social media content plan for a new AI startup].
CONTEXT: [Background info, e.g., The startup offers an AI tool for freelancers to generate contracts; target: US solopreneurs; budget: $5,000/month].
REASONING: [Approach logic, e.g., Break into weekly themes; outline content ideas and explain audience fit].
RULES: [Non-negotiables, e.g., No generic quotes; focus on conversion-driven ideas only].
STOP CONDITION: [When to halt, e.g., After 4 weeks of daily ideas].
OUTPUT STYLE: [Format specs, e.g., Markdown table: Date | Theme | Post Idea | Platform].
Before: Vague prompt → Bland bullet list (felt AI-generated AF).
After: Structured → Crisp table with actionable wins, like "Day 1: Hook reel on contract nightmares—LinkedIn, 20% engagement boost why." Saved me hours tweaking.
If you're grinding prompts daily, this is your cheat code. Tried it on trip planning too—Paris itinerary for veggie-loving couples? Spot-on hidden gems, no tourist traps.
What's your go-to tweak for GPT-5? Drop a before/after in comments—best one gets a shoutout next week. Let's crowdsource the ultimate template! 🚀