A prompt is a prompt...right?
Secrets to Instantly Up Your Prompt Game
Anybody can write a prompt
Ever since LLMs started to become popular it seems everyone is an expert on writing prompts. They just write a few words or sentences in best case and expect a magical response that is the answer to all their problems.
The reality is that no all prompts are the same. You have good prompts and bad prompts.
A prompt is not just a command — it’s a conversation starter, a blueprint, and a GPS for guiding AI. The more precise your directions, the better your results.
Prompting has become a super-skill in 2025 And there are a few steps/secrets that you can use to improve the results of your prompt and to get the answer that suits you best almost all the time.
#1 - Be specific
Commands like "List," "Summarize," "Explain," or "Draft" make your intention clear. Pair them with specific topics:
The more ambiguous your prompt, the more likely ChatGPT will guess — and get it wrong. Always frame with clarity: who, what, how, and why.
#2 - Start with the end in mind
Before you type a word, ask: “What exactly do I want?”
This shapes your prompt's structure. For example, don’t say:
Instead, try:
Think backwards. If you want a blog post, draft your ideal title and ask ChatGPT to write the content for that specific format. This helps AI understand the tone, structure, and goal.
#3 - Make it wear a hat
Make it wear a hat refers to assigning the AI a specific role or persona, such as a professional, expert, or creative character, to enhance the expertise and tone of its response.
By giving the AI a clear identity, you ensure more relevant, confident, and context-appropriate outputs, whether you need technical explanations, creative writing, or strategic advice.
Role prompting transforms generic responses into targeted, high-quality outputs, making it an essential tool for maximizing AI performance.
#4 - Break It Down with Step-by-Step Instructions
Wanting to get a lot of content fast or wanting an answer to your problem as soon as possible you might be tempted to ask for too much too unstructured.
When your task is complex, break it down:
This method helps ChatGPT stay organized, avoids confusion, and prevents random answers or hallucinations.
#5 - Give Examples — Then Ask for More
One of the quickest ways to teach ChatGPT how to respond?
GPT models are highly skilled at pattern recognition. Giving them even a short example allows them to contextually mirror language, making outputs feel natural, relevant, and on-brand. This works especially well in creative contexts like poetry, writing product descriptions, or coding syntax examples.
Show it exactly what you want. For example, if you're trying to write social media captions, start by giving it a few you’ve written or like:
This primes the model to mimic tone, rhythm, structure, and even emoji usage — like handing it a recipe to follow.
By feeding the model examples — even just one or two — you shift it from “guessing mode” to “modeling mode.” And that makes a world of difference in the results.
Instead of a conclusion
You now know what I’ve learned after testing thousands of tests with prompts — that effective prompting isn’t magic; it’s method. These first five secrets lay the foundation for becoming an elite prompt engineer:
Start with the end in mind — clarity equals quality.
Use power verbs and specificity — guide the AI like a pro.
Leverage role-playing prompts — unlock expert-level responses.
Break tasks into steps — reduce confusion, boost precision.
Give examples first — set the tone and structure in advance.
When you apply these techniques, you’ll find ChatGPT becomes faster, smarter, and more aligned with your needs. And trust me — there are even more secrets in the next steps.
Whether you’re creating content, learning a skill, or optimizing a workflow, remember this: Prompting is the interface of the future, and you’re now ahead of the curve.