Prompts That Work: 25 ChatGPT Prompts to Kickstart Your Content
You sit down to write a caption, blog post, or email… and your brain goes into witness protection.
Sound familiar?
That’s where ChatGPT shines—not by replacing your voice or strategy, but by jumpstarting the process so you’re not starting from scratch every single time.
Whether you're a Catholic business, a mission-minded nonprofit, or a one-woman marketing show, these 25 ChatGPT prompts will get your content wheels turning.
25 ChatGPT Prompts That Actually Work
Try copying and pasting these into ChatGPT—and don't forget to adjust them for your brand tone, goals, and audience.
CAPTIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA
1. Write 5 Instagram captions in a warm, professional tone for a Catholic business promoting [insert product or service].
2. Turn this blog post into a week of social media content: [insert blog post]
3. Give me 10 hooks for a Reel about [insert topic] that would catch the attention of [insert audience].
4. What’s a funny meme idea for a business that [describe your mission/product]?
5. Write a LinkedIn post that promotes [insert service] without sounding salesy.
6. Help me rewrite this caption to be more relatable but still professional: [insert text]
7. Draft a carousel post for Instagram that teaches [insert concept] in 5 slides.
EMAILS & NEWSLETTERS
8. Write an email update to my subscribers about [topic], written in a friendly, helpful tone.
9. Turn this list of updates into a short and engaging newsletter: [insert updates]
10. Help me write a subject line that will improve open rates for this email: [insert topic or text]
11. Create a welcome email for people who just signed up for my email list.
12. Write a reminder email for an upcoming event with a call-to-action to register.
BLOGS & WEBSITE COPY
13. Give me 10 blog post ideas based on my audience’s interest in [insert topic].
14. Create an outline for a blog post titled “[insert title].”
15. Rewrite this paragraph to sound clearer and more engaging: [insert text]
16. Write a short bio for my about page using this info: [insert background info]
17. Turn this podcast transcript into a compelling blog post: [insert transcript or summary]
18. Help me explain what I do to someone who’s never heard of my business. Keep it short and friendly.
STRATEGY & PLANNING
19. Help me create 3 content pillars for a Catholic business that [insert what you do].
20. What types of content would resonate with Catholic moms looking for faith-based encouragement?
21. Give me a 5-day content plan using my existing blog posts and social captions.
22. What questions are people asking about [insert topic] that I could answer in a post?
23. Create a content calendar for one month using these themes: [insert themes].
JUST FOR FUN (AND SANITY)
24. Write a pep talk for a burned-out entrepreneur trying to get through content creation.
25. Tell me a joke about being a Catholic business owner juggling social media, life, and prayer.
The Key: Don’t Just Copy & Paste
AI is amazing—but your content still needs you. Your stories, your audience, your mission.
Use these prompts as a launchpad, then tweak the output to match your brand’s unique voice and goals. Better yet? Save your favorite prompts and reuse them when you need a creative nudge.
