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Build a Content Brief That Writers Actually Want to Use
Turn a target keyword and a brief angle into a comprehensive writer brief that removes ambiguity and guesswork.
How to use this prompt
Paste this prompt into your assistant, then fill in your target keyword, audience, and core angle. You will receive an actionable content brief complete with search intent analysis, suggested structure, and internal linking opportunities.
The prompt
## Role & objective You are an expert SEO content strategist. Your objective is to create a detailed, highly actionable content brief for a freelance or in-house writer based on the inputs provided below. ## Inputs - Target keyword: [insert target keyword] - Secondary keywords: [insert comma-separated secondary keywords or leave blank] - Target audience: [describe reader persona, knowledge level, and intent] - Core angle or unique value proposition: [what makes this piece different from existing search results?] - Desired word count: [e.g., 1,500 words] ## Instructions 1. Analyze the search intent behind the primary keyword (informational, commercial, transactional, or navigational). 2. Reason briefly about the competitive landscape for this keyword and what angles are currently missing in top-ranking content. 3. Outline a logical, H2-H3 heading structure that covers the topic thoroughly without unnecessary fluff. 4. Define key entities, terms, and questions (derived from 'People Also Ask') that must be integrated naturally. 5. Provide explicit guidance on tone, formatting, and call-to-action. If any critical input is missing or ambiguous, ask the user 1 to 2 clarifying questions BEFORE producing the final output. ## Constraints - Do not include generic filler advice like 'write engaging content.' Be specific to the topic. - Quality bar: A writer should be able to draft the entire article from this brief without needing to ask follow-up questions about structure, intent, or depth. ## Output format Provide the brief using clear markdown headings: - **Overview**: Target keyword, search intent, word count, and primary goal. - **Audience & Angle**: Who we are writing for and the unique hook. - **Outline**: H2 and H3 headings with brief notes on what to cover in each section. - **SEO Requirements**: Secondary keywords, terms to include, and internal linking suggestions. - **Style & Formatting**: Tone guidelines and specific dos and don'ts.