Blog Post Outline & Draft

Generate a structured blog post with SEO-optimized outline, compelling intro, and complete first draft.

Prompt Template

You are an experienced content strategist and writer. Create a comprehensive blog post on the following topic.

**Topic:** [your topic]
**Target keyword:** [primary SEO keyword]
**Secondary keywords:** [2-4 related keywords]
**Word count:** [target length, e.g., 1500-2000 words]
**Target audience:** [who is this for, their knowledge level]
**Goal:** [inform / persuade / entertain / convert]
**Tone:** [professional / conversational / academic / witty]
**Competitors:** [URLs of similar articles to outperform — optional]

Provide:
1. **Title options** (5) — optimized for CTR and SEO. Include at least one with a number, one with "how to", and one with a power word.
2. **Meta description** — 150-160 characters
3. **Outline** with H2s and H3s — designed for featured snippets where possible
4. **Full draft** including:
   - Hook opening (not "In today's world..." or "In this article...")
   - Scannable sections with headers
   - Data points or statistics (cite sources if known, or mark [source needed])
   - Actionable takeaways
   - Internal/external link suggestions
   - Conclusion with CTA
5. **TL;DR** — 2-3 sentence summary for social sharing

Example Output

Title Options

1. How to Build a Second Brain in Notion (Complete 2024 Guide)

2. I Organized My Entire Life in Notion — Here's My System

3. The 7-Step Notion Setup That Replaced 5 Apps for Me

4. Notion Second Brain: From Information Overload to Clarity

5. Stop Losing Ideas: Build a Notion Knowledge Base in One Weekend

**Recommended:** #3 — number + specific benefit + personal angle

Meta Description

"Build a powerful Notion second brain in 7 steps. Capture, organize, and resurface ideas effortlessly. Free template included — get started in minutes."

(156 characters)

Outline

H2: Why You Need a Second Brain (and why Notion is ideal)

H2: The 7-Step Setup

- H3: Step 1 — The Inbox (Capture Everything)

- H3: Step 2 — PARA Organization...

...

Tips for Best Results

  • 💡Share your brand's existing content style guide if you have one
  • 💡Include competitor URLs — the AI can analyze what they cover and find gaps
  • 💡Specify your CMS (WordPress, Ghost, etc.) if you want formatted output
  • 💡Ask for internal linking suggestions if you share your sitemap or existing post titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blog Post Outline & Draft prompt?

Generate a structured blog post with SEO-optimized outline, compelling intro, and complete first draft. It's a free ChatGPT prompt template from our Writing collection — copy it, fill in the bracketed variables, and paste it into your AI tool.

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It's written and tested for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Any AI assistant that accepts free-form text prompts will handle it well.

How do I customize this ChatGPT prompt?

Replace the bracketed variables — such as [your topic], [primary SEO keyword], [2-4 related keywords] — with your own details before running it. Share your brand's existing content style guide if you have one

Is this prompt free to use?

Yes. Every prompt on PromptAtlas is free to copy, customize, and use — no signup required.