Explain anything simply
Explain [topic] to me in plain English, as if I have never heard of it. Use short sentences and one everyday example. No jargon.
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THE PROMPT LIBRARY
30 things you can say to ChatGPT, written the way you would actually say them. Copy one, paste it in, change the words in brackets.
Everyday life
Letters, plans, health questions and family jobs — written for you in seconds.
Write a friendly letter
Write a warm, polite letter to [person] about [subject]. Keep it under 200 words and make it sound like a real person wrote it.
Complain politely and get results
Write a firm but polite complaint to [company] about [problem]. Include what happened, what I want them to do, and a clear deadline.
Plan the week's meals
Plan 7 simple dinners for [number] people. Budget-friendly, nothing complicated, and give me one shopping list at the end.
Make sense of a letter
I am going to paste a letter I received. Tell me in simple words what it means, what I need to do, and by when. Ask me if anything is unclear.
Questions for the doctor
I have an appointment about [issue]. Give me 8 clear questions to ask, and explain why each one matters. Do not give me medical advice.
Plan a trip
Plan a [number]-day trip to [place] for someone who prefers a relaxed pace. Include rough costs and one rest morning each day.
Write a speech or toast
Write a 2-minute toast for [occasion] for [person]. Warm, a little funny, nothing embarrassing. Here are three things about them: [details].
Tidy up my writing
Improve the spelling, grammar and flow of the text below without changing my voice. Show me the corrected version only.
Sell something online
Write an honest listing for [item] to sell secondhand. Include condition, size, and why someone would want it. Friendly, not pushy.
Understand a bill
Here is my [utility/phone] bill. Explain each charge in plain words and tell me which ones are worth questioning.
Help with a difficult conversation
Help me talk to [person] about [subject] kindly. Give me an opening line, two things to avoid saying, and a calm way to finish.
Small business
Customer emails, posts, pricing and admin — done before your coffee is cold.
Reply to a customer
Write a friendly reply to this customer message. Be helpful, apologise if needed, and end with a clear next step. Keep it short.
A month of social posts
Write 12 short social posts for my [type] business in [town]. Mix tips, behind-the-scenes and offers. No hashtags-only posts, no hype.
Describe what I sell
Write a 100-word description of [product/service] for people who are not experts. Focus on what it does for them, not features.
Quote or estimate
Draft a professional quote for [job]. Include scope, what is not included, timings, price and payment terms. Polite and clear.
Chase a late invoice
Write a polite reminder about invoice [number], [days] days overdue. Keep the relationship warm but make the ask obvious.
Turn reviews into marketing
Here are some customer reviews. Pull out the three things people love most and write one short paragraph I can use on my website.
Job advert
Write a job advert for a [role] at my small [type] business. Honest about the work, warm in tone, and under 250 words.
Price with confidence
Help me think through pricing for [service]. Ask me questions about my costs and time first, then suggest three price options.
Simple business plan
Help me write a one-page plan for [idea]: who it is for, what I sell, how people find me, what it costs and what I need to earn.
Newsletter in five minutes
Write a short monthly email to my customers about [news]. Friendly, useful, one clear call to action, under 250 words.
Prepare for a meeting
I am meeting [who] about [subject]. Give me an agenda, the three questions I must ask, and one thing I should prepare in advance.
Summarise a long document
Summarise the document below in 10 bullet points, then tell me the three things that could cost me money if I miss them.
Staying safe and getting better answers
Small habits that make AI far more useful — and keep your private details private.
Ask it to interview you
Before you answer, ask me up to five questions so your answer fits my situation properly.
Get a second opinion
Give me the strongest argument against what you just told me, and tell me how confident you are.
Check for made-up facts
Which parts of your answer might be wrong or out of date? List anything I should double-check myself.
Change the tone
Rewrite that in three versions: warmer, shorter, and more formal. Keep the meaning the same.
Keep private things private
Rewrite this text with all names, addresses, account numbers and dates of birth removed or replaced with placeholders.
Spot a scam message
Here is a message I received. Tell me the warning signs of a scam in it and what I should do next. Do not click anything for me.
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