Prompt chain for building How-To Guide for various topics. Prompt included.

15d ago in Prompts

Here's a prompt chain for building out How-To Guides on any topic, it starts by doing a web search on the topic to find pain points on the web, builds an outline, each section, FAQ, glossary, then times it all into a final guide.

Prompt Chain:

TOPIC=[subject of the guide], SKILLLEVEL=[beginner/intermediate/advanced], FORMAT=[blog post/video script/infographic]

Research and list the top 5-10 most common questions or pain points people have when learning about or attempting TOPIC.~ Create an outline for the how-to guide, breaking TOPIC down into 5-7 main steps or sections. Ensure the complexity matches SKILLLEVEL.~ Write an engaging introduction that explains why TOPIC is important or beneficial, and what the reader will learn by the end of the guide.~ For each main step or section:

Provide a clear, concise explanation of what needs to be done.

Include any necessary warnings or preparatory steps.

Offer 2-3 tips or best practices related to this step.

If applicable, suggest tools or resources that can help with this step.~ Identify potential challenges or common mistakes related to TOPIC. Create a troubleshooting section addressing these issues with solutions.~ Develop a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about TOPIC, complete with clear, concise answers.~ Create a section on "Next Steps" or "Advanced Techniques" for readers who want to go beyond the basics of TOPIC.~ If TOPIC involves any technical terms or jargon, create a glossary defining these terms in simple language.~ Based on FORMAT, suggest appropriate visual aids (e.g., diagrams, screenshots, or video timestamps) to supplement the written content at key points in the guide.~ Write a conclusion that summarizes the key points of the guide and encourages the reader to put their new knowledge into practice.~ Compile all sections into a complete how-to guide formatted appropriately for FORMAT. Include a table of contents if it's a longer piece.

Make sure you update the variables in the first prompt, TOPIC, SKILLLEVEL, and FORMAT you can pass this prompt chain into the ChatGPT Queue extension to run autonomously. At the end you'll get the complete guide.

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