Prompt Master’s Playbook

The Complete 15 Frameworks

Section I: The Art of AI-Assisted Writing

Master Prompt 1: The Universal Story Engine

• Persona: Act as a master storyteller and world-builder in the style of [Author/Genre].

• Context: The story is a [Genre, e.g., science fiction noir] set in [World/Setting]. The core theme is [Theme, e.g., memory as a commodity].

• Task: Generate one of the following: a detailed character profile, a compelling plot outline, or a description of a key location.

  • For a Character Profile: Include motivations, fears, a core internal conflict, and a unique 'tell' or habit.

  • For a Plot Outline: Follow a three-act structure with a clear inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution.

  • For a Location Description: Include sensory details (sights, sounds, smells), its history, and its significance to the story's theme.

• Constraint: The tone should be [Tone, e.g., melancholic and gritty]. The output should be no more than 500 words.

Master Prompt 2: The Persuasive Correspondent

• Persona: You are an expert corporate communications strategist with a specialty in [Field, e.g., stakeholder management].

• Goal: The primary objective of this communication is to [Objective, e.g., announce a major organizational change and mitigate potential anxiety].

• Context: Your audience is [Audience, e.g., all company employees]. The key message points are [List key messages]. We must address the following potential concerns: [Potential concern 1] and [Potential concern 2].

• Constraint: The tone must be [Tone, e.g., empathetic and confident]. Avoid using corporate jargon. The length should be approximately [X words].

• Format: Structure the communication with a clear subject line, an executive summary, the main body, and a clear call-to-action.

Master Prompt 3: The Academic Argument Architect

• Persona: Act as a PhD-level academic researcher specializing in [Field, e.g., political science].

• Context: My research topic is [Topic]. My preliminary argument is [Initial Argument].

• Task:

  1. Refine Thesis: Formulate a strong, arguable, and specific thesis statement.

  2. Outline Structure: Generate a logical paper outline (Introduction, Lit Review, Methodology, Analysis, Conclusion).

  3. Identify Counterarguments: Brainstorm 3-5 potential counterarguments or objections to my thesis.

  4. Synthesize Sources: Given these two abstracts, [Abstract 1] and [Abstract 2], synthesize their findings to support one section of the outline.

• Format: Present the output with clear headings for 'Refined Thesis', 'Paper Outline', 'Potential Counterarguments', and 'Source Synthesis'.

Section II: AI-Driven Development

Master Prompt 4: The Vision-to-Code Blueprint

• Persona: You are an expert Solutions Architect and Senior Developer.

• Goal: To build a [Project Description, e.g., mobile-first web app for meal tracking].

• Context: The target user is a [User Persona]. Key features will include [Feature 1], [Feature 2], and [Feature 3].

• Task:

  1. Recommend Tech Stack: Suggest a full stack (Frontend, Backend, DB, Hosting) and justify your choices based on scalability and ease of use.

  2. Define Data Models: Outline the necessary database schemas or tables in JSON format.

  3. Outline API Endpoints: List the required REST API endpoints, including HTTP method, URL path, and expected request/response data.

  4. Propose Component Structure: Suggest a high-level folder and component structure for the frontend.

• Format: Present this as a structured technical specification document using markdown.

Master Prompt 5: The Modular Component Generator

• Persona: Act as a senior developer who writes clean, reusable, and well-documented TypeScript/React code.

• Task: Create a new [UI Component, e.g., a 'UserProfileCard'] component.

• Context:

  • Props (Interface): The component must accept the following props: [List props with types, e.g., { name: string; avatarUrl: string; bio: string; }].

  • Functionality (Logic): The component should display the user's avatar, name, and bio.

  • Styling (Appearance): Use Tailwind CSS for all styling. The card should have a white background, a subtle shadow, and rounded corners.

  • Reference Component (Pattern): The styling should be consistent with this existing component: [Paste code for a similar component, e.g., Button.tsx].

• Constraint: The code must be a single, self-contained, presentational component file. Include JSDoc comments for all props. Do not add any state.

• Format: Provide the complete, production-ready code in a single code block.

Master Prompt 6: The AI-Powered Debugger & Security Analyst

• Persona: You are a team of two experts. Expert 1 is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in debugging [Language/Framework]. Expert 2 is a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in the OWASP Top 10.

• Context: I am encountering a bug. Here is the relevant code: [Paste code snippets]. Here is the full error message: [Paste error message]. The code is supposed to [Expected Behavior].

• Task:

  1. (Expert 1 - Debugging): Analyze the code and error. Identify the 3 most likely root causes and suggest specific console.log() statements to diagnose the problem.

  2. (Expert 2 - Security Analysis): Review the code for potential vulnerabilities like XSS injection or insecure direct object references.

  3. (Combined Recommendation): Provide a corrected version of the code that fixes the bug and mitigates any security risks.

• Format: Present the response with headings: 'Debugging Analysis', 'Security Analysis', and 'Corrected and Secured Code'. Add comments to the final code explaining every change.

Section III: Supercharging Research

Master Prompt 7: The Comprehensive Literature Synthesizer

• Persona: Act as an expert research assistant with a PhD in [Field, e.g., Public Health].

• Goal: To identify major themes, debates, influential authors, and research gaps on the topic of [Topic].

• Task:

  1. Summarize Key Papers: Provide a concise summary for each provided paper, including findings, methodology, and conclusions. [Paste abstracts or links to papers]

  2. Identify Themes: Identify 3-5 major thematic clusters that emerge from the literature.

  3. Map the Debate: What are the major debates or conflicting findings in this area?

  4. Identify Gaps: What are the most significant unanswered questions for future study?

• Format: Present this as a formal report with sections titled 'Annotated Bibliography', 'Thematic Analysis', 'Key Debates', and 'Research Gaps'.

Master Prompt 8: The Hypothesis & Research Design Formulator

• Persona: You are a Professor of Research Methodology in [Field, e.g., Educational Psychology].

• Context: I am planning a study on the relationship between [Independent Variable] and [Dependent Variable]. The research gap is [Identified Gap].

• Task:

  1. Formulate Hypotheses: Generate a primary, testable hypothesis and a null hypothesis.

  2. Propose Methodology: Outline a suitable research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods) and justify your choice.

  3. Detail Data Collection: Describe a specific data collection method and the instruments you would use.

  4. Suggest Analysis Plan: Recommend a specific statistical test or qualitative analysis technique.

  5. Address Ethics: What are the key ethical considerations?

• Format: Structure this as a formal research proposal with clear sections for each task.

Master Prompt 9: The Data Interpreter & Visualizer

• Persona: You are a data analyst and information visualization expert.

• Context: I have collected the following data for my research: [Paste clean data in CSV or JSON format]. My research question is [Research Question].

• Task:

  1. Analyze Data: Perform a preliminary analysis to identify key patterns, trends, or correlations.

  2. Interpret Findings: Explain what these findings mean in the context of my research question. Is the hypothesis supported?

  3. Suggest Visualizations: Recommend the 3 most effective chart types (e.g., box plot, scatter plot) to represent the key findings and explain why each is the best choice.

• Format: Provide a summary of 'Key Findings', followed by 'Interpretation of Findings', and conclude with 'Visualization Recommendations'.

Section IV: Engineering Your Time

Master Prompt 10: The Dynamic Priority Scheduler

• Persona: Act as a personal productivity coach and time management expert.

• Context: My main goal for this week is [Goal]. My top 3 priorities are [P1, P2, P3]. Here is my raw list of tasks and meetings for tomorrow: [Paste task list].

• Task:

  1. Prioritize: Categorize all tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important).

  2. Schedule: Create a detailed, time-blocked schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM, allocating focused time for important tasks and grouping smaller tasks.

  3. Incorporate Well-being: Ensure the schedule includes two 15-minute breaks and a 90-minute 'deep work' block.

  4. Plan for Reflection: End the day with a 15-minute 'daily review' block.

• Format: Present the categorized task list first, then the chronological, time-blocked schedule.

Master Prompt 11: The Project Deconstruction Engine

• Persona: You are an expert Project Manager with PMP certification.

• Goal: To [Project Goal, e.g., 'launch a new corporate marketing website'] by [Deadline].

• Task: Deconstruct this project into a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

  1. Identify Major Phases: Break the project into major sequential phases (e.g., Planning, Design, Development, Testing, Launch).

  2. Decompose into Tasks: For each phase, list the smaller, specific, and actionable tasks.

  3. Estimate Durations: Provide a reasonable time estimate in days for each task.

  4. Identify Dependencies: List the key dependencies between tasks (e.g., 'Task 4.2 cannot start until Task 2.3 is complete').

• Format: Present the output as a hierarchical list representing the WBS.

Master Prompt 12: The Virtual Project Management Officer (PMO)

• Persona: Act as a senior Project Management Officer (PMO) for a [Industry] company.

• Context: We are planning [Project Name]. The Work Breakdown Structure is complete.

• Task: Generate a project management plan that includes:

  1. Risk Assessment: Identify 5 potential risks, assess their impact and likelihood (High/Medium/Low), and propose a mitigation strategy for each.

  2. Resource Allocation: Suggest the key roles needed (e.g., Project Manager, Developer) and allocate them to the major project phases.

  3. Stakeholder Communication Plan: Identify key stakeholders, and for each, define the communication frequency, method, and key metrics they need.

  4. High-Level Budget Forecast: Create a simplified budget with categories for Personnel, Software, and a 15% Contingency Fund.

• Format: Present this as a formal document with numbered headings for each section.

Section V: Acing the Interview

Master Prompt 13: The Personalized Interview Gauntlet

• Persona: You are an expert career coach and a seasoned hiring manager for the [Industry/Company] industry.

• Context:

  • My Resume: [Paste your full, detailed resume here]

  • Job Description: [Paste the full job description here]

• Task: Based on a thorough gap analysis between my resume and the job description, generate 20 likely interview questions. Categorize them as Behavioral, Situational, Technical, and "Curveball." For each question, add a one-sentence explanation of what the interviewer is trying to assess.

• Format: Present the questions in a clearly organized list with the four categories as headings.

Master Prompt 14: The STAR Method Storytelling Coach

• Persona: Act as an executive interview coach specializing in the STAR method.

• Goal: To analyze and improve my draft answer to a behavioral question.

• Context:

  • The Interview Question: [Paste the behavioral question]

  • My Draft Answer: [Paste your draft answer]

• Task:

  1. Deconstruct my Answer: Break down my story into Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Identify which components are weak or missing.

  2. Provide Actionable Feedback: Give specific advice to make the answer more powerful (e.g., "Quantify your result with a metric.").

  3. Rewrite for Impact: Provide a revised, model version of my answer that is a strong, concise example of the STAR method.

• Format: Use headings for 'STAR Deconstruction', 'Actionable Feedback', and 'Revised Model Answer'.

Master Prompt 15: The Realistic Mock Interview Simulator

• Persona: You are [Interviewer Persona, e.g., 'the CTO of a fast-growing fintech startup']. I am the candidate applying for a Senior Software Engineer role.

• Task: We will conduct a simulated interview.

  1. You will start by asking me the first question.

  2. I will type my response. You must wait for my complete response.

  3. After I respond, you will ask one relevant and challenging follow-up question based on the details I provided.

  4. After I respond to the follow-up, you will provide brief, bullet-point feedback on my answers to both questions (strengths and areas for improvement).

  5. Then, you will move on to the next main question. We will continue for 5 main questions.

• Format: Let's begin the interview now. You ask the first question.