Ai on this side, is about unlocking imagination with words prompted with purpose and direction. Tools like ChatGPT can elevate an author’s writing skill, or an artist’s ability to make art. All these would happen with less effort as soon as learn how to speak the prompt language. Prompting is not about typing long paragraphs. It’s about giving clear and understandable directives with creative intent. Directives that have to be given in the right context.
This guide is meant to showcase how the prompting process goes. Knowing Ai is like knowing a creative professional, who assists you write stories, articles, poems, scripts, and any imaginative content. It puts it in order and an organized manner for consumers clarity.
It Starts With The Purpose
Before you tell the Ai what you want, define why you want it.
“I want a short story idea.”
“I want to draft a poem about Lagos nightlife.”
“I want to rewrite this paragraph with more emotion.”
A descriptive purpose gives the Ai a direction. Without it, you get generic writing. This way it understands which direction you want the article or image creation structured.
Give The Style or Tone
Ai writes based on your vibe. How ever you present a piece of art, it transforms and adjusts with your prompt. How ever you feel you want the transformation looking or sounding like, Ai would do it for you.
Try specifying what you want, what tone. You can make articles and messages sound humorous, dramatic, poetic, dark, formal, youthful. It’s outstanding getting to explore this part of what i know. I say outstanding with thoughts in my mind, of what other techies know about it.
It can go as far as creating a style, how ever you want, i mean I’ve read a few pieces. Ai being directed to write in a reflective, soft spoken tone.
Some “Use a cinematic, intense style with short sentences.” It’s your choice to “Make the writing feel like modern poetry”. Make known what you want in a particular context. The context helps the Ai think the way you think.
An Example
“The main character has been struggling with self doubt for years.”
“The story takes place in Kano after a heavy rainfall.”
“This poem is meant to sound like a personal confession.”
The more context you add, the more unique and personal the result becomes.
Sometimes Let the Ai Ask You Questions
Professional creators use this trick often. How do you Prompt it to question you ? You can say something like, “Ask me five questions before you begin, so you fully understand what I want.” This turns the AI from a simple generator into a collaborative creative partner.
Better if you Rewrite, rather than saying Generate.
Great creative writing comes from interaction, not one shot prompts. Proofreading and making corrections over and over again. Make it like a conversation with the Ai.
Works With Variations:
You can say “Rewrite this in a more emotional tone.”
You can say “Give me three versions of this intro.”
Ask the Ai to “Make your art feel more poetic but keep the meaning. ” Using Ai this way, brings you closer to having an editor, co-writer, and brainstorming partner. One who wouldn’t mind answering any question thrown. Excluding censored words, questions or statements.
Reference What You Like
If you love a paragraphs, a movie scene, or a writer’s voice, use it as a model. A simple prompt would say “Write in a similar tone to this paragraph but with a fresh story”. Most or all Ai’s are programmed to learn your taste with no hesitation.
Here’s One Formula That Works:
PURPOSE + STYLE + CONTEXT + CONSTRAINTS:
Example:
“Write a reflective short story (purpose) in a calm, poetic tone (style). About a young girl who discovers her father’s old camera (context). Keep it under 150 words and give the ending a hopeful twist (constraints).”
Use the “Role” Technique
Assigning the Ai a role to shift its mindset every now and then.
Examples: “Act as a Nigerian novelist.”
“Write as a spoken-word poet.”
Assign the Ai to be a writing coach: “You are a creative writing coach helping me polish this chapter.”
Roles sharpen the response and make creative output richer.
Always Ask for Improvement
After Ai generates something, it can be prompted to:
“Make more vivid.”
“Increase emotional depth.”
“Shift the rhythm to sound more poetic.”
“Strengthen the character’s voice.”
AI writing improves dramatically with feedback.
These are Simple Sample Prompts and Commands You Can Use As a Beginner.
- For Stories
“Write a 120 word story about a boy chasing a dream in Nigeria. Use a hopeful, cinematic tone.” - For Poetry
“Create a free verse poem about silence. Make it feel spiritual and mid night calm.” - For Creative Essays
“Draft a reflective paragraph about losing something important and what it teaches.” - For Dialogue
“Write a short dialogue between two strangers stuck in a bus during heavy traffic.” - For Worldbuilding
“Describe a futuristic Nigerian city where tech and tradition coexist.”
To conclude this conversation i just want to say, Ai only amplifies your voice. Some mistake it for being a creator, it doesn’t create your originality for you. The best writing still comes from the mind, your thoughts and emotions. Ai simply helps you shape those as long as you can speak the Ai prompt language. Keep exploring. Read
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