WED, JULY 29, 2026
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ChatGPT Writing

Best ChatGPT Prompts for Writing (2026) — GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work

GPT-5.6 Sol and Terra deliver strong writing quality across formats — long-form content, business writing, creative writing, and document drafting. ChatGPT Work adds persistent sessions and team collaboration, making it useful for multi-stage writing projects. GPT-5.6 Terra at $2.50/M is a cost-efficient option for high-volume writing generation. These prompts are optimised for ChatGPT Plus with GPT-5.6, ChatGPT Work for longer projects, and the OpenAI API.

⌨️ 6 prompts 🕐 Updated Jul 29, 2026
💡 How to use these prompts: Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details before sending. Click Copy to copy any prompt to your clipboard instantly.
1
Write a Long-Form Article in One Session
Write a complete long-form article without truncation from a brief
Write a complete [WORD COUNT]-word article on the following topic. Do not truncate or end early — write the full piece.

Topic: [DESCRIBE]
Target reader: [WHO AND THEIR KNOWLEDGE LEVEL]
Tone: [VOICE — conversational / professional / journalistic / technical]
Key facts to include: [LIST ANY SPECIFIC DATA POINTS OR CLAIMS]
What to avoid: [ANY ANGLES, PHRASES, OR CLAIMS TO STAY AWAY FROM]

Structure: engaging hook (no clichés), clear H2 sections, a conclusion with a specific takeaway.

Do not begin with "In today's world", "AI is transforming", or any generic opening. Start with the most interesting fact or observation about this topic.
2
Rewrite Passive Voice to Active
Eliminate all passive voice from any piece of writing
Rewrite the following text to eliminate all passive voice constructions. Keep every fact and meaning intact — only change the sentence structure.

Show me: the original sentence, then the rewritten version, for every change. At the end, give me the final clean version with all changes incorporated.

Text: [PASTE TEXT]
3
Write Punchy Executive Summary
Write a 150-word executive summary that leads with the conclusion
Write a punchy, direct executive summary of the following document. Maximum 150 words.

Rules:
- First sentence: the single most important conclusion
- No "this report explores" or "this document covers" — start with the finding, not the frame
- Every sentence must add new information
- Numbers are better than adjectives
- End with the recommended action or next step

Document to summarise: [PASTE DOCUMENT OR KEY SECTIONS]
4
Edit for Clarity and Cut 25%
Edit any text to clarity by cutting 25% while preserving all meaning
Edit the following text for clarity. Cut at least 25% of the word count without losing any important information.

Specific cuts to make:
- Remove any sentence that repeats a point already made
- Cut adverbs modifying strong verbs ("quickly ran" → "ran")
- Replace every vague noun with a specific one ("improvements" → name the specific improvement)
- Remove throat-clearing phrases ("It is important to note that...")
- Convert passive to active where it shortens the sentence

Show me: original word count, final word count, percentage cut.

Text: [PASTE TEXT]
5
Write a Newsletter in Brand Voice
Write a complete branded newsletter issue from raw content notes
Write a newsletter issue in the following brand voice. The output should be ready to send with minimal editing.

Brand name: [NAME]
Voice description: [DESCRIBE — direct and practical / warm and encouraging / sharp and opinionated / neutral and informative]
Audience: [WHO SUBSCRIBES AND WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT]
Sections to include: [E.G. intro / 3 stories / one tool tip / CTA]
Word count target: [APPROXIMATE]

Content for this issue:
[PASTE YOUR NOTES, LINKS, OR DRAFT THOUGHTS FOR EACH SECTION]

Write in the brand voice throughout — not generic newsletter style. If the brand is direct, cut the pleasantries. If the brand is warm, add the personal touch. Produce the complete issue.
6
Transform Bullet Points Into Flowing Prose
Convert bullet-point notes into polished flowing prose
Transform the following bullet points into flowing, readable prose. The result should read as if a skilled writer drafted it — not as expanded bullets.

Target audience: [WHO READS THIS]
Tone: [FORMAL / CONVERSATIONAL / JOURNALISTIC]
Length: [APPROXIMATE TARGET]

Rules:
- Do not start every sentence with the same subject
- Use transitions between ideas
- Vary sentence length — mix short punchy sentences with longer analytical ones
- Do not add information that is not in the bullets — only transform the structure

Bullet points: [PASTE YOUR BULLETS]