Be Specific, Not Vague
Showing the bad vs. good contrast makes the technique concrete. Specific constraints (500 words, 3 tactics, zero budget) eliminate ambiguity and produce focused, actionable output.
Bad: "Write about marketing" Good: Write a 500-word guide on {{marketing_topic}} for {{business_type}} businesses with less than 10 employees. Include 3 tactics they can implement this week with zero budget. Use simple language — the reader has no marketing background. Write the good version now for my inputs above.
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Showing the bad vs. good contrast makes the technique concrete. Specific constraints (500 words, 3 tactics, zero budget) eliminate ambiguity and produce focused, actionable output.
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