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Multistep Prompts

Breaks a larger task into a sequence of steps. Instead of asking the AI to do everything at once, you guide it through phases: research → plan → draft → improve → finalize.

30-day content calendarLaunch planBusiness planHiring workflowSEO pillar pageCourse outline
Best for
A complete workflow
Launch plan, content strategy, hiring campaign.
Multiple phases
Research → outline → draft → edit.
Better thinking order
Diagnose before recommending.
Complex deliverables
Business plan, course outline, SEO pillar.
The formula
multistep-formula.md
# Complete this task in phases

STEP 1 — {{[FIRST PHASE]}}
Analyze {{[INPUT]}} and
produce {{[OUTPUT]}}.

STEP 2 — {{[SECOND PHASE]}}
Use Step 1 output to
create {{[OUTPUT]}}.

STEP 3 — {{[THIRD PHASE]}}
Use Step 2 output to
create {{[OUTPUT]}}.

STEP 4 — {{[FINAL PHASE]}}
Review everything and produce
the final deliverable.

# Rules
- Do not skip steps.
- Ask clarifying questions if needed.
- Always feed the previous output forward.
Worked example
content-calendar.md
Act as a senior content strategist.
Brand: {{brand}}
Audience: {{audience}}
Platform: {{platform}}

STEP 1 — Audience + goal
Analyze audience, buying intent,
content goal, key pain points.

STEP 2 — Content pillars
Build 4 pillars with angle and
conversion path for each.

STEP 3 — Calendar
30-day calendar: Day · Topic ·
Format · Hook · CTA · Pillar.

STEP 4 — Repurpose
Pick top 5 highest-potential posts
and suggest short-form, carousel,
and email versions.
When to reach for it

Good signals

  • "Create a full SEO content plan."
  • "Build a 30-day launch plan."
  • "Create a complete lesson unit."
  • "Plan my hiring workflow."
  • "Design my sales funnel."
  • One prompt needs to produce a bigger asset.
Common mistake
WEAK
Create a full launch plan for my product.
BETTER
Step 1: Define launch audience. Step 2: Clarify offer. Step 3: Build messaging. Step 4: Create channel plan. Step 5: Write launch calendar. Step 6: Identify risks.
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