Cheat sheets that help AI think creatively


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Hey! I love marketing cheat sheets. Looking at a page with a bunch of techniques and examples instantly opens up new ideas.

AI works the same way. With some high-quality input, it's more creative.

So today, I wanna show you how I use cheat sheets to level up my prompts.


Use case I: Simple Headlines

First, I upload a cheat sheet.

Then, I write the prompt using the "[Task] +[Product] + [Guidelines]" formula.

Like this:

And here's the result:

Sure, it's no David Abbott. But it's way better than without the cheat sheet:


Use case II: Naming

Same prompt structure.

And here's the result:

For comparison, without the cheat sheet, it's very boring:


Give it a try

Next time you or your AI gets stuck, I hope my cheat sheet gallery helps you get past your block :)


Thanks for reading! 🕺

By the way, I still write most of my copy myself. But GPT’s a great backup, especially when I’m in a post-lunch coma.

Talk soon,
Shlomo


P.S. Last year, I spent nine months creating a course called Boring Products, Fun Ads.

It's the complete guide to creating B2B ads that don't bore your audience to death.

Carolyn, an incredible Creative Director at TestGorilla, says it's amazing:

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