The 5-Part Prompt Framework — ChatGPT
Every strong prompt combines five parts: Role (who the AI should act as), Context (background info it needs), Task (the specific ask), Format (how you want the output structured), and Constraints (length, tone, things to avoid).
The prompt
You are a senior email marketer. Context: I run a 3-person SaaS startup selling project management software to freelancers. Task: Write a re-engagement email for users who signed up but never logged in. Format: Subject line + 120-word body, 1 CTA button text. Constraints: friendly tone, no corporate jargon, no exclamation marks.
Pro tip: If an answer feels generic, you almost always forgot the "Context" or "Constraints" part — add them back in.
How to use this prompt
- Copy the prompt using the button above.
- Add any context specific to your situation — the more specific you are, the better the output.
- Paste it into ChatGPT and run it.
- If the answer feels generic, add constraints: audience, length, tone, and what to avoid. That single change fixes most weak output.
Learn the technique
The 5-Part Prompt Framework
Module 1 — Anatomy of a Prompt · Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
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