A prompt is an instruction a user provides to an A.I. model to generate a response.
In order to write an effective prompt you must be specific, use clear language/concise grammar, set parameters, and use keywords that are important for the task.
Instead of "tell me about dogs", use "List 5 dog breeds and key information that I can use to distinguish them very easily."
Instead of "write a marketing email for a window washing company", use "Write a marketing email for our company’s window washing services. The company’s brand voice is funny and irreverent. The email should highlight the company’s ten years of experience and the value of getting windows washed during spring. Include a clever call to action directing readers to reply to the email to get a free quote from Aly, the company’s owner."
Instead of "tell me how to get a better job", use "develop a career roadmap that will show me how to increase my salary in the shortest amount of time."