Better AI Prompts: Get Consistently Good Content from AIWU
The difference between a generic AI article and a genuinely useful one is almost entirely in the prompt. This guide shows the specific techniques that produce consistently better content from AIWU — with before/after examples for each one.
Before You Start
You’ll need:
- Familiar with generating AI content (Generate Your First Article)
- AIWU with API key configured
- Time needed: ~10 minutes to read, ongoing improvement
- Plan required: Free
Why Prompts Matter More Than the AI Model
A specific, well-structured prompt on a mid-range model outperforms a vague prompt on the best model. Most “AI content is bad” complaints are actually “my prompts are too vague” problems. The good news: prompt improvement is entirely in your control.
Technique 1: Define the Reader, Not Just the Topic
The most impactful single change: tell the AI exactly who will read the content.
| ❌ Vague | ✅ Specific |
|---|---|
| “Write an article about email marketing.” | “Write an article about email marketing for small e-commerce store owners who are sending their first campaigns and don’t have a marketing background. They know what email marketing is but have never set it up.” |
When the AI knows the reader’s level, context, and goal, it calibrates the vocabulary, examples, and depth automatically.
Technique 2: Specify the Structure
Don’t let the AI guess the structure. Define it:
Structure:
- Introduction: one problem statement, one promise of what the article will solve (2–3 sentences)
- 4–5 H2 sections, each covering one step or concept
- Each section: 1 short intro sentence, then practical detail
- A "Common mistakes" section near the end
- Conclusion: 2–3 actionable takeaways, no summary of what was just said
Defined structure prevents the AI from burying the key information in the middle, repeating itself, or ending with a hollow “In conclusion, AI is very powerful” paragraph.
Technique 3: Give an Example of Your Tone
Describing tone in abstract terms (“professional but friendly”) is less effective than showing a sample of your actual writing voice:
Match this tone and style: [paste 2–3 sentences from your best-performing article]Key characteristics of my writing style:
- Short sentences, no passive voice
- Use "you" directly — talk to the reader, not about them
- Specific numbers over vague claims ("73% of users" not "many users")
- No marketing speak: never use "leverage", "synergy", "game-changer", "robust"
Technique 4: Add Specific Constraints
Constraints eliminate the most common AI content weaknesses:
| Problem | Constraint that fixes it |
|---|---|
| Generic opening sentence | “Do not start with ‘In today’s world’ or ‘In this article we will’. Start with a specific problem statement or a counterintuitive claim.” |
| Empty filler sentences | “Every sentence must add information or move the argument forward. Remove any sentence that could be deleted without changing the meaning.” |
| Over-promising intro | “Do not promise what the article will cover in the introduction. Just start covering it.” |
| Weak conclusion | “End with 3 specific actions the reader can take today. No summary. No ‘we hope this helped’.” |
| Fake statistics | “Only cite statistics if they are real and verifiable. If you’re not certain a statistic is accurate, don’t include it.” |
Technique 5: Give Context About Your Business
AI-generated content that includes specific context about your business feels authentic and builds authority:
Context for this article:
- My business: [brief description]
- My audience: [who they are]
- My position on this topic: [your take / opinion]
- Specific example from my experience I want included: [example]
- Products or services to naturally mention (not promotional): [list]
This is especially powerful for “thought leadership” articles where the reader should feel they’re getting your perspective, not a generic overview.
Technique 6: Request Multiple Drafts
For important pieces, prompt for variation rather than one shot:
Write 3 different opening paragraphs for this article. Each should take a completely different approach:
1. Start with a surprising statistic or counterintuitive claim
2. Start with a short story or scenario
3. Start with a direct challenge to a common assumptionI'll pick the best one and build the rest of the article from it.
A Complete Prompt Template
Copy and customize this template for your standard content workflow:
Write a [word count]-word article for my blog, [Blog Name].TOPIC: [specific topic]
READER: [describe your reader — their level, context, what they already know, what they want to achieve]
STRUCTURE:
- Opening: [approach for the intro]
- Main sections: [list your H2 headings, or say "decide based on the topic"]
- End with: [what the conclusion should do]TONE: [paste a sample sentence or describe]
CONSTRAINTS:
- Do not use: "leverage", "synergy", "game-changer", "it's worth noting"
- Do not start with a generic opener
- Every claim needs to be specific — no vague generalities
- Max one statistic per section, and only if you're confident it's accurateMY PERSPECTIVE ON THIS TOPIC: [your take]
SEO TARGET KEYWORD (use naturally, not more than 3×): [keyword]
Where to Store Your Prompts
AIWU lets you save prompt templates in the Content Generation settings. Save your best-performing prompt as a template so you don’t rebuild it each time. Go to AI Copilot → Content Generation → Prompt Templates → Save as Template.
What’s Next
- 📦 Use your best prompt for bulk generation: Bulk Article Creation — apply your template to 50+ articles
- 🔗 Add internal links automatically: Internal Linking Automation
- ✏️ Polish generated content in the editor: AI Magic Text Editor
Last verified: AIWU v.4.9.2 · Updated: 2026-02-25