Journalist Headline Writing Prompt Templates
Headline Writing prompts designed for Journalists. As a Journalist, your approach to headline writing differs from other roles. These prompts help you write headlines while considering your typical workflow of news articles.
As a Journalist, I need to write headlines. ## Context - My role: Journalist - Primary task: News articles - Current project: [describe] ## The Headline Writing Task [Describe what needs to be done] ## Requirements - Must align with Journalist best practices - Should integrate with my workflow for investigative reporting - Need clear, actionable output Please provide guidance that fits a Journalist's perspective and workflow.
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Customize the placeholders
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Submit and iterate
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Tips for Better Results
- •Include your role context to get advice tailored to Journalist workflows
- •Mention related tasks like investigative reporting for more comprehensive help
- •Ask for output formats that fit your team's conventions
- •Consider adjacent use cases like blog-post for complete solutions
- •Reference your tech stack and tools for more specific guidance
Prompt Variations
[Journalist perspective] Help me write headlines for: [describe the situation] Consider that I also need to interview preparation.
As a Journalist, what's the best approach to write headlines when working on news articles?
Create a headline writing checklist for Journalists working on [project type].
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Journalist Headline Writing Prompts effective?
This template is structured to provide your AI assistant with the right context for the task. It includes placeholders for your project details, clear requirements, and expected output format, helping you get more accurate and useful responses.
How do I customize this prompt for my needs?
Replace all text in [brackets] with your specific information. Include relevant code snippets, describe your tech stack, and specify any constraints or requirements unique to your situation. The more context you provide, the better the results.
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