We talk a lot about how to use prompts.
But not enough about how we write them.
This week, I took time to reflect on how I write instructions.
Not just what I ask for, but how I structure my thinking, how I frame outcomes, and how I communicate what I want.
It’s easy to move fast and assume clarity.
But the way we write prompts is often a reflection of how we think.
And when that thinking is rushed, unclear, or overloaded, the results suffer.
I reviewed five areas in my prompt writing:
– Clarity: Am I saying what I mean?
– Context: Am I giving enough background?
– Structure: Can someone scan this and understand it?
– Specificity: Are my goals sharp, or just general intentions?
– Tone: Does this match the outcome and the audience?
What I found:
– I know my strategy, but I sometimes assume others do too.
– I ask for complex outcomes, but skip the format.
– I value precision, but forget to slow down.
So I’m adjusting.
– Slower thinking.
-Clearer structure.
– More intention in how I frame the ask.
