By now, you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT — everyone’s saying it can be a total game-changer for creators. It writes blog posts, emails, press releases, interview questions, scripts … basically everything you have to do before you get to do what you really want to do. This post brings you more than 100 ChatGPT prompts for creators, helping you streamline tasks like scriptwriting, storyboarding, content planning, social networking, emailing collaborators — you name it. If you’ve got a creative workflow, ChatGPT can probably help, so long as you feed it great prompts.

What are ChatGPT prompts for creators?

Think of ChatGPT prompts as conversation starters for AI — the sentences and context you provide so the model can generate relevant, targeted responses. For creators, these prompts can be anything from “suggest video ideas for my cooking channel” to “write a short bio for my photography website.” Well-structured prompts help you save time, get focused ideas, and unlock new creative angles.

Like all AI, ChatGPT has limitations. It can’t verify facts independently, and it only “knows” data up to 2021. You’ll still need to do your own fact-checking. But you’ll quickly discover that a little prompt-knowledge can produce a lot of productivity.

How to write effective prompts

Not all ChatGPT prompts for creators are created equal. The best prompts meet these criteria:

• Specific and contextual: The more detail you provide, the more accurate ChatGPT can be.
• Clear objectives: Tell ChatGPT exactly what you need, whether it’s a video script outline or a list of questions for a podcast guest.
• Target audience: If you’re making content for a specific demographic, mention that demographic in your prompt.
• Desired tone: Specify if you want funny, professional, dramatic, or casual writing — be direct about style.
• Action words: Start with “create,” “outline,” “draft,” or “generate” to signal an active request.

As you’ll see below, these principles come to life when you’re building out content with ChatGPT. Keep them handy and tweak your prompts as you go.

Words to get you started

When ChatGPT asks for tone or writing style, it helps to have the right vocabulary ready. Sometimes the simplest word can trigger the perfect response. If you’re short on descriptive words, check out the Feelings Wheel for an array of emotions you can use to shape your copy.

Also consider strong verbs. For instance, you might say, “Draft an engaging email,” “Generate a list of bullet points,” or “Outline five quick social posts.” Simple, direct verbs push ChatGPT to do real work for you.

Accelerate your creative process

Before you record a podcast or start filming, you usually have to plan. ChatGPT can get you to a workable draft or detailed outline in record time, leaving the creative finishing touches to you. Let’s see how.

Brainstorm ideas with AI

We’ll kick things off with prompts that help you rapidly brainstorm topics, angles, or fresh content ideas. For example, if you’re a cooking influencer like Susi Vidal (also known on TikTok as Only Pans), you might try something like:

• Prompt: “Can you provide me with some [topic] ideas for [niche] food for [demographic] who are [skill level]?”

ChatGPT will respond with a handful of ready-to-roll ideas, often covering classic to surprisingly inventive territory. Don’t be afraid to refine your query until you get exactly what you need.

Use “act as” to add more context

A powerful way to steer ChatGPT is by having it imagine it’s someone else. Setting the context can produce more creative or specialized answers:

• Prompt: “Act as [famous person/job title]. Give me [number] ideas to improve [activity] to reach [goal].”
• Prompt: “You are a [job title] of [workplace]. How do you achieve [goal] on [platform]?”

Prioritize unusual suggestions

Sometimes, you don’t want the same old ideas everyone else is using. Asking for odd or unconventional ideas can give you content that truly stands out:

• Prompt: “Give some uncommon strategies that [industry, person] can use to [goal] on [platform].”

Refine prompts continually

Creating a conversation with ChatGPT is how you unlock new thoughts, so keep the back-and-forth going:

1. Prompt: “Act as [title] of [profession] doing [goal].”
2. Prompt: “Act as [title] of [profession] doing [goal], but focus on unusual angles.”
3. Prompt: “Make a list of 5 [idea] types of [root idea] that were viral in the past.”
4. Prompt: “Give me 10 more examples.”

Read more: How to use ChatGPT to improve your creative process

Create a content calendar with ChatGPT

Once you have a healthy list of ideas, you can shape them into a calendar. For instance:

• Prompt: “Can you create a content calendar for the next [month or quarter] that includes [number] blog posts, [number] 60-second social media videos, [number] 5–7 minute videos, and [number] email newsletters?”

ChatGPT’s response might look something like this: an at-a-glance plan that tells you exactly when to post what. It saves hours of deciding whether your new vlog is next Tuesday or next Thursday.

Generate outlines faster

Using outlines is an efficient way to structure content. Whether you’re tackling an article, email, or social posts, ChatGPT can help you stay organized.

Write first drafts in minutes

If you prefer to skip straight to a rough draft, ChatGPT can handle that quickly:

• Prompt: “Can you write a [number]-word article about [topic], outlining the [benefits] of [product] for [audience]?”
• Prompt: “Write a blog post about the impact of [specific event/news] on [specific industry].”
• Prompt: “Write a blog post about some common misconceptions about [insert topic] and how they can be corrected.”

Will the AI text be perfect? Probably not. But it’ll get you most of the way there. You can then refine it to fit your voice or expand with research and references.

Match your brand voice

ChatGPT’s writing can sound generic if you don’t guide it. You can request a specific tone, style, or reading level to ensure it matches your content identity:

• Prompt: “Voice and style guide: Write at a [grade/degree] level. Use [clear/simple] language. Bias toward short sentences.”
• Prompt: “[Paste text] Rewrite this in a more [formal, funny, serious, sarcastic, optimistic, etc.] way.”

Experiment with these settings until ChatGPT nails the voice you want.

Choose headlines to boost traffic

Headlines or titles can make or break engagement, especially on YouTube or in search results. Ask ChatGPT to propose multiple headline variations:

• Prompt: “[Paste blog or transcript] Based on this content, give me [number] headlines for [audience]. Use [keyword].”

You can specify character limits for platforms like YouTube, Google, or LinkedIn. Then pick the best headline or keep tweaking it for maximum click potential.

Check facts with quick hacks

ChatGPT’s knowledge cutoff is 2021, so verifying info is crucial. You can still start research with ChatGPT prompts for creators, then confirm the results on your own:

• Prompt: “Give me some [fun/scary/interesting] stats about [topic] for [demographic]. Provide links if you can.”
• Prompt: “What are the best [methods, frameworks] for [audience] to solve [problem]? Include sources.”

Then do a quick manual check — for instance, using Google Docs, highlight stats and hit “CMD+K” (Mac) or “Windows Key+K” (PC) to find relevant URLs for confirmation.

Grow your following and network

All your carefully drafted posts won’t matter without an audience. Happily, ChatGPT can help you craft social content, find communities, and engage new fans in about 30 minutes a day.

Step 1: Write social posts

Use transcripts from your podcast or YouTube videos to generate social-media-friendly copy:

• Prompt: “Write a 150–300 word [Instagram/Facebook/TikTok] caption that highlights key takeaways from this [paste text]. End with a benefit-driven CTA.”
• Prompt: “[Paste transcript] Repurpose this content into a Twitter thread for [audience] to drive engagement.”

You can also ask ChatGPT for images or short post ideas: “Create a caption for my [product/service] that entices users to visit my site.” It’s that easy.

Step 2: Find relevant hashtags

Hashtags help surface your content to the right people. For example:

• Prompt: “What are [number] hashtags I should follow as a [job title] interested in [industry/niche]?”

In just a few seconds, you’ll have a short list of hashtags to watch — or incorporate — on social media, so you always know where to jump into the conversation.

Step 3: Post genuine comments

Building an audience often means giving as much as you get. Spend 10 minutes browsing relevant hashtags or trending posts and leave thoughtful comments. If you need a spark, ChatGPT can help frame your thoughts:

• Prompt: “[Paste social post text] Suggest 3 contrarian viewpoints that add valuable takeaways for [industry/job title].”

Use ChatGPT’s ideas as a jumping-off point. Authentic interaction fosters an engaged community.

Optimize your profiles

You want your social, LinkedIn, or TikTok profiles to read like a personal brand ad. Let ChatGPT rewrite them:

LinkedIn

Prompt: “Write a LinkedIn summary using my resume: [paste resume]. Use keywords [x,y,z]. End with a CTA to connect with me. 2,000 characters max.”

Twitter

Prompt: “I want to update my Twitter bio to attract [audience], in under 160 characters. Mention [goal].”

Instagram

Prompt: “Give me an 150-character Instagram bio describing my [job title in niche]. You can use emojis, but keep it on-brand.”

TikTok

Prompt: “You have 80 characters to write my TikTok bio. Describe [my brand] and how it helps [audience].”

Ideas for visuals

Prompt: “I want to optimize my [Twitter/LinkedIn] profile. Suggest 10 background images that would resonate with [audience] in [industry].”

Write better emails

When you need to reach out to potential guests, sponsors, or collaborators, ChatGPT can help you grab their attention.

Craft short asks for sponsors

Prompt: “Write a short DM to [creator/business], persuading them to partner with me for [collaboration opportunity]. Include 3 reasons why this is mutually beneficial.”

Prompt: “Draft a persuasive email that invites [job title] at [company] to sponsor my [newsletter/podcast/YouTube channel]. My audience size is [X], with these key demographics: [abc].”

Write subject lines that boost opens

Subject lines matter — a lot. ChatGPT can deliver multiple variations in a snap:

• Prompt: “Here is my email text: [paste]. Suggest a short subject line that’s both urgent and friendly.”
• Prompt: “Create 5 subject lines, each under 60 characters, for an email about [upcoming event].”

ChatGPT prompts for video platforms

If you’re creating content for YouTube or TikTok, ChatGPT can help with show-stopping hooks, outlines, and more, so you can produce lively videos that connect with viewers.

Write hooks that grab attention

The hook is your first 5–15 seconds. It should be direct, promise a payoff, and qualify your audience:

• Prompt: “Write 5 short hook variations for a video aimed at [audience], focusing on [topic].”

Produce TikTok scripts quickly

TikTok is all about combining quick visual cuts with trending audio. You can do it in four easy steps:

1. Prompt: “Write a [30/60/120]-second TikTok script promoting [product] that helps users achieve [benefit]. End with a CTA.”
2. Prompt: “Give me [number] scene ideas for this script.”
3. Prompt: “Combine them into a table with scene descriptions.”
4. Prompt: “Write 3 alternative hook variations for the first 3 seconds.”

Boost virality with strong ideas

If you’re trying to go viral, you need content people feel excited — or compelled — to share. You can use Jonah Berger’s six elements of virality (social currency, triggers, emotion, public, practical value, stories) in your prompt:

• Prompt: “Write a [platform] video script that uses social currency and practical value. The topic is [subject], aimed at [audience]. Include a strong opinion.”

Draft a YouTube script

Need a 5–7 minute video script? No problem:

• Prompt: “Write a [tone of voice] YouTube explainer video script about [topic] that’s 5 minutes long. Use a two-column format with narration on one side, visuals on the other.”

Write an SEO-friendly summary

YouTube descriptions need keywords, related links, and a reason for viewers to dig deeper. Let ChatGPT handle it:

• Prompt: “Generate a video description for [YouTube link] that includes keywords [X, Y, Z]. Recommend related videos from [Channel link]. Make it 100 words.”

Create an attention grabber thumbnail

You can also use AI image generators (like DALL·E or MidJourney) to make thumbnail concepts that catch users’ eyes. For example:

• Prompt: “Create a digital art concept in the style of [artist] that shows [subject]. Use brand colors [X, Y].”

After generating images, you can refine them in an editor like Canva to match YouTube’s thumbnail size.

ChatGPT prompts for podcasts

From brainstorming better show themes to writing solid intros, ChatGPT can help you launch a show that pulls in listeners — and keeps them around. Pair it with Descript to edit your episodes, create transcripts, and share short audiograms on social media.

Research your podcast guest

Chances are your guest has been on other shows or social platforms. Giving ChatGPT context about them you’ve found can help it generate relevant questions:

• Prompt: “[paste relevant info or transcripts]. Summarize [guest]’s main areas of expertise and what they’re known for.”

Generate open-ended questions

Open-ended questions can unearth deeper stories or insights:

• Prompt: “Develop 10 questions for a [subject matter expert] about [topic], ensuring they remain open-ended.”

If you already have basic notes, share them with ChatGPT so it can do even better.

Craft an intro and outro

The first 30 seconds of an episode sets the stage; the final 15 seconds calls for that subscribe or follow. Why waste time writing them from scratch?

• Prompt: “Write me a 30-second intro about [podcast theme]. Make it engaging for [audience] and mention [guest name].”
• Prompt: “Write a 15-second outro asking listeners to rate, subscribe, and share.”

Advanced ChatGPT tips for creators

Once ChatGPT is part of your workflow, think bigger: how can you automate or mass-produce repeated tasks while staying creative? Below are some more advanced ChatGPT prompts for creators that let you seriously scale your writing output.

Bulk produce ongoing content

If you need to schedule a month of daily posts, ChatGPT can knock out 30 ideas in seconds:

• Prompt: “List 30 tips about [topic] for [audience].”

Bring those tips into a design tool like Canva, and you can format and schedule them without spending hours brainstorming.

Use AIPRM for prompt ideas

If you use Chrome, there’s a free extension, AIPRM for ChatGPT, that has pre-built prompts for tasks like writing YouTube scripts or drafting entire blog outlines. You simply choose a prompt template, tell ChatGPT your topic, and go.

Automate tasks with Zapier

Zapier can connect ChatGPT with countless platforms. You could have ChatGPT automatically draft email replies or generate social captions every time you drop a new blog post. At the end of your day, just refine the AI’s drafts, then hit send or publish.

Train ChatGPT to follow formulas

When you see a successful format on social media (like a viral Twitter or LinkedIn thread), you can feed its structure to ChatGPT. For instance, the contrarian approach, “You’re doing it wrong,” or “I did the work so you don’t have to…” is replicable if you break down the pattern in your prompt:

• Prompt: “I want you to help me write a hook. Here’s how the [thread type] works: [paste approach]. Now create a thread about [topic], including these elements: [x, y, z].”

Frequently asked questions

Below are a few common questions from creators just getting started with ChatGPT.

What are the most useful ChatGPT prompts?

Any prompt that’s specific, targeted for your audience, and indicates your desired outcome can be useful. For instance, “Give me 5 viral reel ideas for a cooking channel focusing on healthy breakfasts” is way more powerful than “Give me reel ideas.”

How do I write better prompts?

Be specific, mention your audience, define the outcome, and set a tone. Try giving ChatGPT context about your goal, brand voice, and word count. If it doesn’t get it right, refine your wording and prompt again.

Why is tone important?

Because tone is your brand’s personality. If you say “use an inspiring and playful tone,” you’ll get a different output than “use a sober academic tone.” Tone helps you connect with the right audience on the right emotional level.

How do I optimize prompts for longer text?

Break your request into smaller parts. Instead of one huge prompt, try a step-by-step approach: “Outline,” then “Draft,” then “Refine.” ChatGPT can handle bigger tasks, but you’ll likely get better clarity with multiple shorter prompts.

How accurate is ChatGPT research?

ChatGPT can produce outdated or incorrect answers, particularly for data after 2021. Think of it as a great brainstorming or summarizing partner, but do your own fact-checking or include updated references.

We hope these ChatGPT prompts for creators help you take your content to the next level, whether you’re scripting a masterpiece video, lining up social posts, or emailing your dream podcast guests. Combine this AI horsepower with your unique style, and you’ll have more time to focus on what you really love: creating. Enjoy!