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Module 3\u2022Lesson 9

The Master Prompt + Make-It-Better Workflow

Your AI onboarding packet—so you never re-explain yourself again.

What Is a "Master Prompt"?

A Master Prompt is a saved "profile" you give the AI so it understands:

  • \u2022Who you are
  • \u2022What you do
  • \u2022What your voice sounds like
  • \u2022Your formatting preferences
  • \u2022Guardrails (PG language, spelling, rhetorical questions, etc.)
  • \u2022Common deliverable formats you request (captions, emails, scripts, ads, etc.)

In plain English: it's your AI's onboarding packet—so you don't have to re-explain yourself every single time like you're stuck in a corporate training video.

I am [Your Name], [Your Role] at [Company/Industry]. My audience is [description]. I communicate in a [tone: professional / casual / direct / witty] voice. Formatting rules: - Use bullet points for lists - Use tables when comparing options - Keep language PG and inclusive - Avoid jargon unless I specify the audience is technical - Default to first person ("I") unless I say otherwise Common deliverables I request: - Email drafts (professional tone) - Social media captions (casual, engaging) - Meeting summaries (bullet format) - Strategy documents (structured with headers) Always ask clarifying questions if my request is ambiguous rather than guessing.

💡 Save this as a note or template. Paste it at the start of a new AI conversation whenever you want the AI to "know" you from the first message.

How to Use Prompts: A Simple Workflow

1

Pick the prompt that matches your situation (marketing, sales, ops, etc.)

2

Replace bracketed placeholders like [INDUSTRY], [TARGET AUDIENCE], [CUSTOMER PROBLEM]

3

Paste the whole thing into your AI tool

4

Review the output and adjust for reality (don't outsource your brain completely... yet)

5

Iterate: add context, tighten constraints, and ask follow-ups until it's "ship-ready"

Quick "Make It Better" Follow-Ups

Use these after any first draft to instantly improve quality:

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"Give me 10 more options, but more specific and less generic."

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"Format this as a table with columns: X, Y, Z."

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"Rank these by impact and effort."

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"Rewrite for a more casual / more professional tone."

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"Assume my audience is a beginner—reduce jargon."

Key Takeaway

The Master Prompt saves you from repeating yourself. The 5-step workflow keeps you efficient. And the "make it better" follow-ups are your secret weapon for turning good output into great output. Prompting isn't a one-shot game—it's a conversation.

🎉 Module 3 Complete!

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