1. Introduction –
What is Prompt Engineering?
If you use ChatGPT, the most important thing is the prompt.
The sentence we type to ask questions to ChatGPT is called a prompt.
A prompt means your question or instruction given to ChatGPT.
What is a Prompt?
A prompt is a type of line or sentence that you write to ChatGPT, such as
“Write a blog post.”
“Create an image prompt.”
“Explain.” That is, You tell ChatGPT what to do and ask questions using a prompt.
Why are ChatGPT Prompts Important
The better the answer you want, the better the prompt you need to write.
ChatGPT gives you an answer only as good as the prompt you give it.
- Wrong prompt ➜ Wrong or incomplete answer
- Clear prompt ➜ Exact and useful answer
Why do 90% of people write wrong prompts?
Beginners make these mistakes 90% of the time:
1. They write very short prompts
2. They ask questions without details.
3. They don’t specify the desired output format
4. They don’t specify the beginner or expert level
Example
- (Wrong prompt)
“Explain How to Write Top 1% Prompt for ChatGPT—Prompt Engineering” - Correct Prompt:
“Explain How to Write Top 1% Prompt for ChatGPT-Prompt Engineering”, in English, in a way that an 7-year-old can understand, with 2 examples.”
ChatGPT gets confused: On what topic? How long?, For whom?
What does a Top 1% Prompt mean?
The top 1% prompt is one that clearly specifies:
1. What the topic is
2. Who it’s for (beginners/experts)
3. What style the output should be in
4. An example or role is provided
Example (Top 1% Prompt):
“Act as a professional content writer.
Write a 1500-word blog post for beginners on the topic ‘How to Write Top 1% Prompts for ChatGPT’, in simple English, with examples.”
With such prompts, ChatGPT gives you exactly what you want.
2. What is a ChatGPT Prompt? (With Easy Example)
A ChatGPT prompt means—
The sentence you write to ChatGPT to get an answer to your question, telling it what to do. The clearer and more detailed you are with ChatGPT, the better and more accurate answer it will give.
Understand in simple language:
Prompt = Instruction + Detail
That is, what to do + how to do it = Prompt
Normal Prompt vs. Powerful Prompt
Now let’s ask the same question in two different ways:
Normal Prompt (Weak Prompt)
Write a blog on AI. Write for beginners with examples.
There are problems with this prompt; I’ll explain below.
- The length of the blog is not specified.
- The language is not specified.
- The tone is not specified.
- The number of examples is not specified.
Therefore, ChatGPT will give an average and incomplete blog.
Powerful Prompt (Strong Prompt)
Write a 1000-word beginner-friendly blog on AI in Hindi with real-life examples and simple language.
Everything is clear in this prompt:
- The length of the blog is specified: 1000 words.
- The language is specified: Hindi.
- The tone is specified: simple.
- The number of examples is specified: real-life examples.
✔️ Word limit (1000 words)
✔️ Audience (Beginner)
✔️ Language (Hindi)
✔️ Examples (Real-life)
✔️ Tone (Simple)
When you give such detailed prompts, ChatGPT will give accurate answers to your questions.
Example-
Normal Prompt: “Explain AI.”
Powerful Prompt: “Explain AI in simple Hindi as if teaching a 10-year-old student, with 3 daily life examples.”
The Secret Formula of Top 1% Prompts (Main Section)
If you want ChatGPT to provide professional, accurate, and high-quality output,
You need to write a structured, detailed prompt, not a vague one that leaves things to chance.
The top 1% of users use a secret formula that delivers perfect results for all kinds of tasks.
Ultimate Prompt Formula
Prompt writing formula—Role + Task + Context + Output Format + Tone + Constraints
Now let’s understand each part at a beginner level
1. Role (What kind of persona do you want ChatGPT to adopt?)
Role means:
How ChatGPT should think and respond.
Examples:
- Teacher
- Expert
- Blogger
- Digital Marketer
- YouTuber
- Software Developer
When you provide a role, ChatGPT writes in the language and style of that profession.
Example:
“Act as an experienced AI teacher…”
Wrong—Without a role: generic answer
Write—With a role: expert-level answer
2. Task (What task needs to be done?)
Telling ChatGPT exactly what to create.
Common Tasks:
- Blog post
- YouTube script
- Instagram caption
- Code
- Product description
Example:
“Write a detailed blog post…”
“Create a YouTube video script…”
A clear task leads to clear output.
3. Context (Background Information)
Context is the information that helps ChatGPT understand:
What to include?
- Target audience (Beginner / Student / Business owner)
2. Language (Hindi / English / Hinglish)
3. Level (Basic / Advanced)
Example:
“The target audience are beginners who don’t know anything about AI.
Write in simple Hindi.”
Context = ChatGPT’s roadmap
4. Output Format (In what format do you want the output?)
It’s very important to specify the format to ChatGPT.
Format Examples:
- Headings & sub-headings
- Bullet points
- Step-by-step
- Table
- FAQ section
Example:
“Use proper headings, bullet points, and examples.” ChatGPT can write in a random structure without specifying the format.
5. Tone (way of writing)
One means how the content should feel.
Tone Types:
- simple
- Professional
- friendly
- conversational
- Persuasive
Example:
“Keep the tone simple and beginner-friendly.”
Wrong tone = audience confused
The right tone = audience connect
6. Constraints (Limits and Rules)
Constraints means setting boundaries.
Common Constraints:
- Word limit
- Language fix
- SEO-focused
- Examples compulsory
Example:
“Write within 1000 words, in Hindi, SEO-optimized, with examples.”
Constraints make the output sharp and focused.
Beginner-Friendly Complete Prompt Example
Now let’s combine all the steps .
Prompt:-
Act as a professional AI teacher. My goal is to create a beginner-friendly blog on Artificial Intelligence.
The target audience are complete beginners. Write in simple Hindi language. Use proper headings, bullet points, and step-by-step explanations. Explain concepts with easy real-life examples.
One-Line Formula (Beginner Trick)
Goal + Audience + Format + Example = Top 1% Prompt
Step-by-Step: How to Write a Top 1% Prompt? (Beginner Method)
Step 1: Clarify Your Goal
First, it’s crucial to be clear about what you want ChatGPT to do.
Ask yourself: Do I want a blog post written? Do I need to understand a topic? Do I need a business idea?
When the goal isn’t clear, ChatGPT gives confused answers.
Example (Clear Goal):
I want ChatGPT to write a blog post on AI.
Step 2: Decide on the Audience
Now, decide who this content is for.
Deciding on the audience helps with:
Using the right language
Maintaining the correct level (basic/advanced)
Examples of Audiences:
Beginners, Students, Business owners
Example:
For beginners who know nothing about AI.
Step 3: Specify the Output Format
Tell ChatGPT what format you want the answer in.
If you don’t specify the format:
The output might be too long
The structure might be poor
Examples of Output Formats:
Headings and subheadings Bullet points Step-by-step guide With a table
Example:
Explain using headings and bullet points
Step 4: Add an Example
Providing an example gives ChatGPT a clear idea of the kind of answer you want.
Examples help:
Make the answer clearer
Make it easier for beginners to understand
Example:
Include real-life examples
Final Top 1% Prompt Example (Combining everything)
Act as a teacher. Write a beginner-friendly Hindi blog on artificial intelligence. The target audience is beginners. Use simple language with headings and bullet points. Add real – life examples and explain step-by-step.
Before vs After Prompt (Real Example )
In this section you will clearly see that
How does changing the prompt on the same topic change the output from average to professional?
Bad Prompt (Beginner Mistake)
Write about freelancing
What is the problem with this?
- Role not mentioned
- Who is the audience? It’s not clear
- Language not specified
- Length not mentioned
- Not even what to cover
Result:
ChatGPT will give a short, general, and confusing answer.
Top 1% Prompt (Powerful Version)
Act as a freelance expert. Write a 1500-word beginner-friendly Hindi blog on freelancing. Explain what freelancing is, popular freelancing platforms, in-demand skills, real earning examples, and common mistakes beginners should avoid. Use simple language, headings, and bullet points. Keep the tone friendly and easy to understand.
Understand the Difference (Beginner Friendly)
Bad Prompt and Top 1% Prompt
| Bad Prompt | Top 1% Prompt |
| “Write about freelancing.” | Gave clear role |
| No audience | Beginner audience defined |
| No structure | Headings & bullets |
| No details | Platforms, skills, earnings, mistakes |
| random output | professional output |
One More Easy Example
Bad Prompt:
“Make money online,” explain.
Top 1% Prompt:
Example:-
Act as a digital marketing teacher.
Explain 5 legit ways to make money online for beginners in English, with real-life earning examples and step-by-step guidance.
Use simple language and bullet points.
Ready-Made Top 1% ChatGPT Prompt Examples
In this section you will find the top 1% of prompts worth copy-pasting.
You can use this prompt by editing it. If you are a beginner, just use these prompts and get professional output.
1. Blog Writing Prompt (Beginner Friendly)
Act as an experienced content writer. Write a 1200-word beginner-friendly Hindi blog on “What is Artificial Intelligence?” The target audience is complete beginners. Use simple language, headings, bullet points, and real-life examples. Keep the tone friendly and SEO-optimized.
Use: Blog, Website, Medium, E-book
2. YouTube Script Prompt (Easy Explanation)
Act as a YouTube educator. Create a 5-minute YouTube video script on the topic “How to use ChatGPT for Beginners”. Explain everything in simple Hindi, as if you are teaching a 10-year-old child. Include a hook, intro, main points, examples, and a CTA at the end.
Use Cases: YouTube videos, Reels, Shorts
3. Instagram Caption Prompt (Engaging)
Act as a social media expert. Write 5 Instagram captions on “AI Tools for Beginners”.
Use Hinglish language, short sentences, emojis, and hashtags. The tone should be friendly and engaging.
Use Cases: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
4. Business Idea Prompt (Beginner Level)
Act as a startup mentor.
Suggest 5 low-investment online business ideas for beginners in India.
Explain each idea in simple Hindi with earning examples and necessary skills.
Use bullet points and a step-by-step format.
Use Cases: New Entrepreneurs, Students, Side Income
5. AI Image Prompt (Most Fun )
Act like an AI image prompt expert.
Create a detailed AI image prompt for a realistic e-commerce product photo of a men’s white t-shirt.
Include camera type, lighting, background, style, and details. Write the final prompt in English.
Use Case: Midjourney, Gemini, DALL•E, Product Images
Tip for Beginners (Very Important)
If you want even better output, add this line at the end of your prompt
“If needed, ask me clarifying questions before generating the final output.”
Final Result
- Ready-made prompts for beginners = Confidence booster
- You can modify them to create your own style
- These prompts will work everywhere — in e-books, blogs, courses, and freelancing.
Common Mistakes Beginners Make (Very Important)
If you’re getting weak, confusing, or incomplete output from ChatGPT,
the problem isn’t ChatGPT — it’s the prompt.
Below are the 4 most common mistakes almost every beginner makes
Mistake 1: Writing Too Short Prompts
Beginners think that
“Writing less will give a faster and better answer”
But the reality is
Short prompt: “Explain AI”
ChatGPT gets confused:
- How much to explain?
- At what level?
Better prompt:
“Explain AI in simple Hindi for complete beginners with 3 real-life examples.”
The clearer the prompt, the clearer the output.
Mistake 2: Not Providing Context
Context means background information.
Without context:
“Write a blog on freelancing”
ChatGPT doesn’t know:
- India or global?
- Beginner or expert?
With context:
“Write a beginner-friendly Hindi blog on freelancing for Indian students.”
Context = direction
Mistake 3: Not Mentioning the Language
Beginners assume that ChatGPT will understand on its own.
Wrong prompt:
“Write a blog on AI”
ChatGPT will write it in English
Correct prompt:
“Write a blog on AI in simple Hindi language.”
If you don’t specify the language = wrong audience
Mistake 4: Ignoring the Output Format
Beginners forget to specify the format.
Without format:
“Explain freelancing”
Result: a long paragraph
With format:
“Explain freelancing using headings, bullet points, and a step-by-step format.”
Formatting makes the content readable and professional.
Pro Tips: How to Make Your Prompts More Powerful?
(Beginner Friendly + Practical Examples)
You’ve already learned how to write prompts
Now these Pro Tips will transform you from a beginner to a smart prompt writer.
Just add these short lines to your prompt — the result will be 2x better.
Pro Tip 1: “Explain like I am 10 years old”
When the topic is difficult, this line works magic
Normal prompt:
“Explain machine learning”
Powerful prompt:
“Explain machine learning in simple Hindi like I am 10 years old.”
Result:
- Easy language
- No heavy technical words
- Clear understanding
Pro Tip 2: “Give examples”
Explanation is incomplete without examples.
Without example:
“Explain freelancing”
With example:
“Explain freelancing in simple Hindi with 3 real-life examples.”
Result:
- Concept is understood quickly
- Beginner doesn’t get confused
Pro Tip 3: “Ask before answering if needed”
hen your question is a little unclear, add this line.
Smart prompt:
“If anything is unclear, ask me clarifying questions before answering.”
Result:
- ChatGPT won’t guess
- Output will be more accurate
Pro Tip 4: “Rewrite in simpler words”
If ChatGPT’s answer seems difficult
Use this line.
Hard to understand text
“Rewrite this”
Beginner-friendly prompt:
“Rewrite this in very simple Hindi so a beginner can understand easily.”
Result:
- Simple sentences
- Easy words
- Clear meaning
All Pro Tips in One Prompt (Example)
Act as a friendly teacher.
Explain what Prompt Engineering is in Hindi like I am 10 years old. Give 2 real-life examples.
If anything is unclear, ask me before answering. Rewrite everything in very simple words.
Beginner Shortcut (Save This)
Remember these lines
- “Explain like I am 10 years old”
- “Give real-life examples”
- “Ask before answering if needed”
- “Rewrite in simpler words”
Adding these will make your prompt a Top 1% level prompt.
How to ask questions from ChatGPT while writing prompts?
(Beginner’s Guide to Follow-Up Prompts & Improving Output)
Many beginners think that
ChatGPT should give a perfect answer in one go.
But the truth is, we have to refine the prompt several times to get the perfect answer.
The top 1% of users “converse” with ChatGPT, they don’t just ask questions.
The Right Way to Ask Questions to ChatGPT
Treat ChatGPT like you’re talking to a teacher or an expert. Treat ChatGPT like you’re talking to a teacher or an expert.
Wrong way to ask ChatGPT: Asking a One-Line Question
“Explain AI”
Right way (Guided Question):
“Explain AI in simple Hindi for beginners with daily life examples.”
The clearer the question, the better the answer.
What are Follow-Up Prompts?
Follow-up prompt means:
Giving new instructions to further improve the answer received earlier.
You don’t need to write a new prompt from scratch.
Follow-Up Prompt Examples (Beginner Friendly)
1.To make the explanation easier
“Explain this again in simpler words.”
2. To add more examples
“Give 2 more real-life examples for beginners.”
3. To control the length
“Summarize this in 5 bullet points.”
or
“Expand this section with more details.”
4. To improve the format
“Rewrite this using headings and bullet points.”
5. To change the language
“Rewrite this in simple Hindi.”
Real Example: How Output Improves
Step 1: First Prompt
“Explain freelancing.”
Answer: short & basic
Step 2: Follow-Up Prompt
“Explain freelancing in simple Hindi for beginners with 3 real-life examples.”
Answer: better
Step 3: Final Improvement
“Rewrite this explanation like teaching a 10-year-old child and use bullet points.” Answer: Top 1% quality
Beginner Rule (Very Important)
A perfect prompt isn’t created in one go,
it’s built through 2-3 follow-ups.
5 Magic Lines to Improve Output (Save These)
Beginners can copy-paste these lines
- “Explain in simpler words”
- “Add real-life examples”
- “Rewrite for beginners”
- “Use bullet points and headings”
- “Improve clarity and readability”