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Two frameworks and a handful of go-to prompts. Print it, pin it, and keep it close. This is everything you need, distilled.
Give the background. Who are you, what's the situation, what do you need this for?
Tell the AI who to be. "Act as a marketing expert / a careful editor / a patient teacher."
State the goal clearly. What exactly do you want it to produce or help you do?
Say how you want it. A list? An email? Three options? 200 words? Be specific.
Refine the result. "Shorter, warmer, more formal, give me alternatives." Iterate.
Where did this come from? Ask AI to show its reasoning or cite where facts come from.
Is it actually correct? Verify facts, figures, names, and quotes before you rely on them.
Does it suit your need? Check the tone, the context, and whether it truly answers the question.
Make it yours. Always review and adjust. AI gives you a strong draft, not a finished product.
Keep these in your back pocket. They work for almost anything.
"Make it shorter"
Cuts length without losing the key points.
"Explain like I'm five"
Gets a simple, jargon-free explanation.
"Give me three options"
Produces variety so you can pick and combine.
"What am I missing?"
Surfaces gaps, risks, or overlooked angles.
"Rewrite this in my voice"
Paste your own writing first, then ask.
"Act as a [role]"
Sets expertise and perspective instantly.
"Summarise the key points"
Turns long text into the essentials.
"Ask me questions first"
Makes AI gather context before answering.
CRAFT the prompt. Check it with SAFE. Refine until it's right. That's fluency.