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Tip: Add Constraints

Explicit constraints (word count, reading level, banned words) force ChatGPT to produce focused output. Banning overused words alone dramatically improves writing quality.

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Prompt
Write a {{content_type}} about {{topic}}.

Constraints:
- Maximum {{word_count}} words
- Reading level: 8th grade (no jargon, short sentences)
- Must include at least one specific statistic or data point
- Must end with a clear call to action
- Do NOT use these words: leverage, utilize, synergy, revolutionary, game-changing

Audience: {{target_audience}}

Variables to customize

{{content_type}}{{topic}}{{word_count}}{{target_audience}}

Why this prompt works

Explicit constraints (word count, reading level, banned words) force ChatGPT to produce focused output. Banning overused words alone dramatically improves writing quality.

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