Templates for writers and editors who use AI as an assistant, not a replacement. They focus on structure, accuracy and specifics — the qualities that separate useful content from generic pages.
Article outline from a brief
Use it when: Turning an approved brief into a working outline.
Create an outline for an article based on this brief.
Reader: [who] — they want to [goal]
The one question this article must answer: [question]
Must include: [points, examples, sources]
Length target: [words]
Outline rules:
- H2 sections in the order the reader needs them
- Under each H2: 2–4 bullet points of what it covers, and which source or example supports it
- Mark sections where we need first-hand experience or original examples with [NEEDS EXPERIENCE]
- Cut anything that doesn't help answer the main question
[NEEDS EXPERIENCE] markers show where a human must add what AI cannot.
Three introduction options
Use it when: You're stuck on the opening paragraph.
Write three different opening paragraphs (50–80 words each) for an article titled "[title]" for [reader].
1. Start with the reader's problem
2. Start with a specific, verifiable fact I provide: [fact + source]
3. Start with a short example or scenario: [scenario]
Each should state clearly what the reader will get from the article. No clichés ("In today's fast-paced world…").
Pick one, then rewrite it in your own words.
Fact-check pass
Use it when: Before editing a draft that contains claims, numbers or quotes.
List every factual claim in the draft below, in order.
For each claim, output:
- The claim (quoted exactly)
- Type: statistic / quote / product fact / date / general claim
- Source given in the draft (or "none")
- Risk if wrong: high / medium / low
Do not judge whether claims are true — just list them so I can verify each one.
Draft:
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The AI lists claims; a person checks them against the original sources.
Tighten and clarify
Use it when: A draft is accurate but too long or hard to read.
Edit the text below to be clearer and about [X]% shorter.
Keep: every fact, example and the author's voice.
Remove: repetition, filler phrases, generic statements.
Prefer: short sentences, active voice, concrete words.
Return the edited text, then a short list of what you removed and why.
Text:
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Content refresh plan
Use it when: Updating an older article so it stays accurate and useful.
Here is an article we published on [date] and notes on what has changed since.
1. List sections that are now outdated or inaccurate, based on my notes.
2. Suggest what to add, update or remove for each.
3. Suggest new questions readers are likely to have now.
4. Flag any statistics or product details that need re-verifying.
Only use my notes for "what has changed" — do not assume.
Notes on changes: [paste]
Article:
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Only change the 'last updated' date when the content has genuinely been updated.
Templates for AI-assisted customer support: ticket classification, reply drafting from approved content, AI agent rules, escalation notes and weekly reviews.
Templates for planning and documenting automations: process maps, workflow specs, AI step prompts with structured output, test plans and a tool evaluation scorecard.