Outline for a how-to article
A clear outline with subheadings that answers a real question from your readers, before you start writing.
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- Prompt
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- Beginner
- Time
- about 5 min
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- planting a balcony for winter
- a first tax return as a freelancer
- getting a dog used to being alone
- adjusting a bike properly
- setting up a home office desk
- beginners with no prior knowledge
- parents with little time
- small businesses
- city dwellers with little space
- advanced readers with specific questions
- What do I need to do first?
- Roughly how much does it cost?
- Which mistakes should I avoid?
- How long does it take?
- Do I need professional help?
Your prompt
Create an outline for a how-to article on [Topic]. Audience: [Audience]. The readers' main question: [Reader question]. Give me: a working title, a two-sentence introduction, five to seven subheadings with two bullet points each, and a section with three common questions. Mark where my own experience, figures or examples belong that only I can provide.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Claude Prices and limits
- NEURONwriter Prices and limits
How to use it
- Fill in the fields or tap a suggestion. Leave out names, addresses and other personal data.
- Copy the finished prompt into a tool of your choice.
- Fill in your own experience at the marked spots before you write the text or have it written.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Claude Free plan
- NEURONwriter Trial
- Surfer Trialfrom $49
- Semrush Content Toolkit Free planfrom $60
Why does this work?
The reader question keeps the outline on topic. The marked spots make sure the article contains something of your own that other pages lack.
Tips
- Check facts, figures and legal points yourself before the article goes live.