Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword; it’s changing how we do, well, almost everything. Companies are even hiring “Prompt Engineers” for $350,000 to tap into this trend. With tools like ChatGPT boasting over 100 million users and DALL-E at 1.5 million, it’s no wonder everyone’s talking AI. This guide aims to be your go-to resource for crafting prompts that make the most of these tools.
So, What’s an AI Prompt? 
A prompt is essentially your way of telling the AI what to do. In techy terms, it’s a text description that triggers a specific output from the AI model, be it text, images, or anything else.
Why Are Prompts So Crucial? 
Prompts are the bridge between human needs and AI capabilities. The better you are at crafting prompts, the more effectively you’ll communicate with AI models. And in a world where AI can help with everything from code development to legal advice, understanding this new ‘language’ is essential.
Basic Guidelines: The Do’s and Don’ts 
Before diving into examples, here are some fundamentals:
- Be Specific
: The clearer, the better. Want a high-resolution 3D image? Say so. - Context Matters
: Provide background information or examples to guide the AI. - Declare Your Goals : Tell the AI your objective, like “I want to sell XYZ.”
- Point by Point
: Give a list of relevant things you want to include. - Audience & Tone
: Specify your audience and the tone you want the AI to take. - Formatting
: Ask for specific formats like tables or bullet points, if needed. - Experiment
: Patience and trial and error go a long way.
Real-World Examples 
My favorite prompts to make any answer better:
- “Be a <industry> expert and advise me.”
- “Format the output of the 10 frustrations, 10 wants, 10 dreams, and 10 fears in a table.
The x axis should be numbered one to ten the y axis should include desire, frustration, dream and fear.” - “Before you start, ask me any questions that you need answered to help me best solve my problem”
- “This would be a perfect example <insert example> but I need a couple of more answers
Applications: From Work to Fun 
AI has a wide array of use-cases, including but not limited to:
- Code development
- Marketing strategies
- Blog posts and emails
- Keyword research
- Video scripts
- And much more!
Where to Find More Prompts? 
- Join OpenAI’s Discord
- Check out online communities
- Use ChatGPT to generate prompts for itself
- Buy or sell on prompt marketplaces
- Hire a “Prompt Engineer” from platforms like Fiverr
Bonus: Handpicked AI Tools
If you’re still with me, you must be keen! Here are some tools that I personally vouch for:
- Copy.ai: Makes copywriting of any sort easier.
- Lovo AI: An AI-powered voiceover and dubbing tool that can be used to create high-quality voiceovers for videos.
- Perplexity.ai: Get right-to-the-point answers to any questions. (Better than Chat GPT).
- Descript: An AI-powered audio and video editing tool that can help users edit and transcribe their content.
- Canva Magic Studio: Suite of AI tools for you to type and generate designs.
- Looka: An AI-powered logo maker that can be used to create professional-looking logos quickly and easily.
- Divi AI: An AI-powered website builder that can help users create professional-looking websites quickly and easily.
- GitHub Copilot: An AI-powered code editor that can help developers write code more efficiently.
Before publishing any AI-written content, use detectors like Content at Scale to ensure its quality.
Thinking Bigger 
Interested in making your own AI applications? It’s easier than you think, especially with GPT’s backend. Let me know if you’d like a guide on that too! 