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Rough Ask to Clear Prompt

I want AI to help with this, but I'm not sure how to ask: {rough idea} (e.g., "help me get more people to my brewery on weeknights" for Slot-T Beer Co., a brewpub in Liberty Hill, TX). Rewrite my request as a clear prompt that says who it's for, what I want, the format, the length and the tone. Ask me up to 3 questions first if anything important is missing.

Tip: fill in the {brackets}

Swap every highlighted bit for your real details before you paste. The more specific you are, the less generic the answer.

What it does

Rewrites a rough request as a clear AI prompt specifying the audience, desired output, format, length and tone. Asks up to three questions first if important information is missing.

When to use it

Use it when you know what you need help with but are unsure how to describe the task to an AI tool.

Example result

Example inputs: - rough idea: "help me get more people to my brewery on weeknights" (Slot-T Beer Co., Liberty Hill) Example output: A few quick questions first: 1. Which weeknights are slowest? 2. Who do you want more of: locals, families, after-work crowds? 3. What can you offer: specials, events, trivia, food deals? Once you answer, here's your clear prompt: "I run Slot-T Beer Co., a brewpub on Main Street in Liberty Hill, TX with our own beer and a full kitchen. [Slowest nights] are slow. Give me 5 weeknight event or promo ideas aimed at [target crowd], that cost under [budget] each and that one manager can run. For each: the idea, why it works for a small-town brewpub, what it costs, and a one-line social post to promote it. Plain language, bullet points, under 300 words."

FAQ

Do I need to know the format and tone before starting?

No. Share your rough idea and any preferences you already have; the prompt allows up to three questions to clarify important gaps.

Will this complete the underlying task?

The requested output is a clearer prompt, not the finished work described in your rough idea. Use the rewritten prompt to request that work afterward.

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