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Super 7 Blog – Powerful Prompts using the P.O.W.E.R. Formula

If you’ve ever felt stuck writing prompts for your favorite AI tool (like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini), you’re not alone. Great results begin with great input — and that means moving beyond vague questions like “write a caption.”

Enter the P.O.W.E.R Prompt Formula — a 5-part guide designed for solo marketers, creatives, and small business owners who want to get clear, strategic, and human-sounding content from AI.

Let’s break it down ⤵


1. P is for Purpose

What are you trying to accomplish?

Do you want to:

  • Brainstorm ideas?
  • Draft a first version of content?
  • Clarify something technical?
  • Inspire your audience?

📌 Example:

➡ “Help me draft a blog post that educates beginners on SEO basics in a friendly, simple tone.”


2. O is for Output

What kind of content do you want?

Tell the AI the desired format:

  • List
  • Caption
  • Blog intro
  • Email
  • Video script
  • Landing page headline

📌 Example:

➡ “Create a 5-point list with short, punchy tips for improving email open rates.”


3. W is for Who

Who is your target audience?

Clarify:

  • Their experience level
  • Their industry or niche
  • Their goals or challenges

📌 Example:

➡ “Write for solopreneurs who feel overwhelmed by marketing and want simple, consistent tips.”


4. E is for Essentials

What must be included?

This is where you list:

  • Key phrases or terminology
  • Brand voice or tone
  • Required facts or CTAs

📌 Example:

➡ “Include the phrases ‘content calendar’ and ‘schedule smarter,’ and match our tone: energetic and supportive.”


5. R is for Refinement

How should it sound or feel?

This is your stylistic filter — and often where magic happens.

Try words like:

  • Clear
  • Funny
  • Dramatic
  • Motivational
  • Elegant
  • Bold

📌 Example:

➡ “Make it sound upbeat and empowering, like a coach cheering from the sidelines.”


🛠️ Bringing It All Together: Before & After

Vague Prompt:

“Write something about email marketing.”

POWER Prompt:

“Write a 3-paragraph blog intro (O) that encourages overwhelmed freelancers (W) to build an email list (P). Use a friendly, humorous tone (R), and include the phrase ‘audience you own’ (E).”

Result: Clear. On-brand. Strategic.


📌 Final Thought

Prompt writing isn’t about sounding robotic — it’s about getting precise. The P.O.W.E.R formula helps you talk to your tools like a pro and keeps your message aligned with your brand.

📌 Want more prompt-building guides? Check out the full Prompts with Purpose Series or download the AI Prompt ProPak for templates, worksheets, and example scripts.