Prompt examples

Real-world prompts built using the Prompt Coach framework. Use them as inspiration — or as a starting point.

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Work
Stakeholder email after a missed deadline
EmailProfessionalCrisis comms

I need you to help me with the following task: Write an email to our key client explaining we will miss the Q2 delivery date by two weeks. This is intended for: Our client's procurement director, who is formal but pragmatic. Here's some important background: The delay is due to a critical supplier issue outside our control — we have a recovery plan in place. Please use a professional and transparent tone throughout. Format the response as: A concise 3-paragraph email with a clear subject line. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

Creative
Brand tagline for a sustainable coffee company
BrandingCopywritingCreative

I want you to create the following: Five punchy tagline options for a new coffee brand. The subject is: A specialty coffee brand that sources entirely from regenerative farms and uses compostable packaging. The style should be: Warm, witty, and slightly irreverent — think Oatly meets Blue Bottle. Please follow these constraints: Each tagline must be under 8 words and avoid clichés like 'better' or 'sustainable'. This is aimed at: Environmentally conscious millennials and Gen Z coffee lovers. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

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Research
Comparing cloud storage options for a small business
ResearchBusinessTech

I need information about: The best cloud storage solutions for a small business with 10 employees. I'm looking for: A practical overview of the top 3–4 options with clear recommendations. Focus specifically on: Cost per user, ease of collaboration, and security features — not technical infrastructure. Please present this as: A comparison table followed by a one-paragraph recommendation. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

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Learning
Understanding compound interest as a beginner
FinanceBeginnerPersonal

Please explain: How compound interest works and why it matters for personal savings and debt. My current level: I understand basic maths but have never studied finance or investing. Use this as a reference point for analogies: I'm very familiar with cooking — I understand how flavours build on each other over time. My goal with this knowledge: To make smarter decisions about my savings account and whether to pay off my credit card faster. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

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Code
Write a data validation function in Python
PythonValidationAPI

I need help with the following coding task: Write a function that validates a user registration form — checking that the email is valid, the password is at least 8 characters with one number and one uppercase letter, and the username contains only letters and numbers. Language / framework: Python 3.11, no external libraries. Context: This will be part of a Flask API endpoint that receives JSON from a React frontend. Please follow these constraints: Return a dictionary of field-level errors so the frontend can highlight specific fields. Output format: The function with inline comments explaining the logic, plus a usage example. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

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Personal
Building a consistent morning routine
HabitsLifestylePlanning

Here is my situation: I want to build a consistent morning routine but I've tried and failed multiple times. I'm not a morning person and I work from home. My goal: A realistic 30-day plan that gradually improves my mornings without requiring me to wake up before 7am. Please keep in mind these constraints: I have a toddler so mornings can be unpredictable, and I have a limited budget for new products or apps. I'd prefer the response to be: Practical and honest — don't sugarcoat it, but keep it encouraging. Please be specific and avoid generic advice where possible.

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