How to Write Better Prompts
Practical tips, examples, and advice to get better results with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more.
What Are Prompts?
Prompts are the instructions or questions you give an AI model to get a specific kind of response. They tell the AI what you want it to do, whether that’s answering a question, writing a tweet, generating code, or drafting an article.
A prompt can be as simple as “Tell me a joke” or as detailed as “Write a professional summary of climate change trends for a 12-year-old audience in 3 paragraphs.”
The better your prompt, the better the result. That’s what this page, and this site is all about.
What Makes a Good Prompt?
- Be specific: The more detail you give, the better the AI can respond.
- Include context: Tell it what the goal is and how to respond (e.g., summary, script, headline).
- Use examples: Ask for a rewrite, comparison, or a sample output.
- Set the tone and format: Choose style (funny, formal, etc.) and medium (email, blog, tweet).
- Review the AI’s reply: Great prompting includes great listening. Check how it responded, then adjust for even better results.
Real Prompt Examples
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Stronger, More Specific Prompt:
Tips from Prompt Engineers
- Read the AI's answer closely before responding. Sometimes it's hinting at how to clarify the prompt further.
- Break long prompts into steps. Think like a teacher giving instructions.
- Ask for rephrasing or rewrites to test how the AI interprets tone and formality.
- Start simple, then build complexity. Iteration helps uncover the best prompt structure.
- Pay attention to the AI’s strengths and quirks. Each model has its own tone, memory, and capabilities. Prompting well means adapting as you go.
How to Use This Tool with Maximum Impact
Free AI Prompt Helper is designed to make your AI prompts clearer, more focused, and easier for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to interpret. Here's how to get the most out of it:
- Paste your existing prompt: Drop your original wording into the input box at the top of the page.
- Choose tone, length, and format: These guide how your refined prompt will be structured.
- Click “Improve My Prompt”: Your prompt is re-organized with helpful structure and detail, making it easier for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to understand what you’re asking for.
- Copy the refined version: Paste it into your favorite AI tool and see how the output improves.
- Tweak and test as needed: Great prompts often come from iterating. Adjust and explore based on what the AI gives you.
This tool helps you communicate better with AI, without needing to know any technical jargon or advanced prompt tricks.
Extra Resources on Prompting
- OpenAI’s official GPT guide – Understand how the model interprets prompts and parameters.
- LearnPrompting.org – A community-curated site full of free lessons for all experience levels.
- What is AI? Beginner’s Guide by Simplilearn – A simple, beginner-friendly explanation of AI with examples anyone can understand.
- How AI Works: A Visual Beginner’s Guide – See how AI and prompting really work with easy visuals and examples.
Ready to try better prompting?
Our free AI Prompt Helper makes it easy to refine your tone, length, and clarity, no sign-up needed.
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