Claude Prompts for Writing: Templates to Use
Claude is a capable writing assistant for a wide range of tasks — blog posts, emails, outlines, editing, tone changes, summaries, and content planning. This page collects practical prompt templates you can copy and adapt for common writing tasks.
See our Claude Prompts hub for general prompting tips and templates for other use cases.
Blog Post and Article Prompts
Draft a Blog Post Outline
Create a detailed outline for a blog post titled "[title]". Target audience: [describe audience]. Goal: [inform / persuade / teach / etc.]. Include: introduction hook, 4-6 main sections with sub-points, and a conclusion with a call to action.Write a Blog Post Introduction
Write an introduction for a blog post about [topic]. The audience is [describe audience]. The tone should be [conversational / professional / instructional]. Start with a hook that addresses the reader's main question or problem. Keep it under 150 words.Expand a Section
Expand this section of my article into 2-3 full paragraphs. Keep the same tone and add specific detail, examples, or evidence where helpful.
[paste section]Write a Meta Description
Write a meta description for this article. It must be under 160 characters, include the keyword "[keyword]", and describe what the reader will learn. Do not start with "This article."
Article title: [title]
Main topic: [brief description]Email Prompts
Draft a Professional Email
Draft a professional email to [recipient / role]. Subject: [subject]. Purpose: [what you want to communicate or request]. Tone: [formal / direct / friendly]. Keep it under 150 words. Key points: [list 2-3 key points].Follow-Up Email
Write a polite follow-up email. Context: I sent [initial message or request] to [recipient] on [date] and haven't received a response. Keep it brief (under 100 words), not pushy, and remind them of the key point from my original message.Rewrite an Email for Clarity
Rewrite this email to be clearer and more direct. Remove unnecessary words, keep the message under 100 words, and make the main ask obvious.
[paste email]Difficult Message
Help me write a professional message that [declines a request / delivers bad news / sets a boundary / addresses a complaint]. Tone: respectful and clear, not apologetic. Context: [brief context]. Keep it under 150 words.Editing and Rewriting Prompts
Edit for Clarity and Conciseness
Edit this text for clarity and conciseness. Remove redundant phrases, simplify complex sentences, and keep the original meaning and tone intact.
[paste text]Change the Tone
Rewrite this text in a [more formal / more casual / more direct / warmer / more confident] tone. Keep the content and structure the same; only adjust how it sounds.
[paste text]Simplify Complex Text
Rewrite this text so it can be understood by a general audience without technical background. Avoid jargon. Use short sentences and plain language. Keep the key information.
[paste text]Shorten a Paragraph
Shorten this paragraph to [word count] words or fewer while keeping the key points. Remove filler words and combine sentences where possible.
[paste paragraph]Fix Grammar and Style
Proofread this text for grammar, punctuation, and style errors. List any corrections you make and explain them briefly.
[paste text]Content Planning Prompts
Generate Blog Post Ideas
Generate 10 blog post ideas for a website about [topic]. Target audience: [audience]. The posts should answer real questions this audience has. Format as a list with a brief description of each idea.Create a Content Calendar
Create a 4-week content calendar for [platform: blog / LinkedIn / newsletter / etc.]. Topic focus: [topic]. Frequency: [how often]. Include: post title/topic, brief description, and suggested format (article / list / how-to / opinion).Repurpose Content
I have this [article / report / presentation]. Help me repurpose it into:
1. A 5-point LinkedIn post summary
2. A short email newsletter introduction (under 100 words)
3. Three Twitter/X post ideas
[paste content]Summarization Prompts
Summarize an Article
Summarize this article in 3 bullet points. Focus on the key findings. Each bullet should be one sentence.
[paste article]Executive Summary
Write an executive summary of this document in under 200 words. Include: main topic, key findings or recommendations, and next steps or conclusions.
[paste document]Tips for Better Writing Prompts
- Be specific about length: “Under 150 words” gives Claude a real target. “Short” is ambiguous.
- Name the format: Bullets, numbered list, paragraphs, table — specify what you want.
- Include tone: “Professional,” “conversational,” “direct,” or “friendly” all give Claude different cues.
- Describe the audience: Writing for experts reads very differently than writing for beginners.
- Provide the content when needed: If you want Claude to edit or summarize something, paste it.
- Iterate: If the first draft isn’t right, follow up with “Make it shorter” or “Change the opening.”