Prompt Templates

AI Prompts for Social Media Content

These prompts help you create scroll-stopping content for every major platform. From Instagram captions to LinkedIn thought leadership, each prompt is tailored to platform-specific best practices and audience expectations.

Instagram Caption Writer

Instagram Captions
Copy prompt

Write 3 Instagram caption options for a post about [topic/product]. Each caption should: open with a hook in the first line (before the 'more' fold), include a personal or relatable element, use 2-3 relevant emojis naturally, end with a question or call to action to drive comments, and be under 150 words. Suggest 15 relevant hashtags split between high-volume and niche.

Tip: Mention your niche and follower count range so the AI calibrates the tone — a 1K account needs different energy than a 100K account.

Twitter/X Thread Builder

Twitter/X Threads
Copy prompt

Create a Twitter/X thread (7-10 tweets) about [topic]. Tweet 1 should be a bold hook that makes people want to read the whole thread. Each subsequent tweet should deliver one clear insight or point. Use short sentences, line breaks for readability, and end the thread with a summary tweet and a call to engage. Keep each tweet under 280 characters.

Tip: Ask the AI to number the tweets and add a 'thread indicator' emoji on tweet 1 so followers know to keep reading.

LinkedIn Thought Leadership Post

LinkedIn Posts
Copy prompt

Write a LinkedIn post about [topic/insight] from the perspective of a [your role] with experience in [industry]. Open with a counterintuitive take or lesson learned, develop the idea with a short story or example, include 2-3 actionable takeaways formatted as a list, and close with a question that invites discussion. Keep it under 200 words with short paragraphs.

Tip: Start with 'I' or a bold statement — LinkedIn posts that open with a personal angle consistently get higher engagement than generic advice.

TikTok Video Script

TikTok Scripts
Copy prompt

Write a TikTok script for a [duration: 30/60/90 second] video about [topic]. Include: a hook for the first 3 seconds that stops the scroll, the main content broken into visual scenes with on-screen text suggestions, a pattern interrupt halfway through, and a strong call to action at the end. Add notes for background music mood and any trending sounds to consider.

Tip: Specify whether this is a talking-head, voiceover, or text-on-screen format so the script matches your production style.

Hashtag Strategy Plan

Hashtag Strategies
Copy prompt

Develop a hashtag strategy for a [niche/industry] account on [platform]. Provide: 10 high-volume hashtags (500K+ posts), 10 medium-volume hashtags (50K-500K posts), 10 niche-specific hashtags (under 50K posts), and 5 branded hashtag ideas. Explain the ratio to use for each post and how to rotate them to avoid shadowbanning.

Tip: Include your account size and engagement rate so the AI recommends hashtags you can realistically rank for rather than only suggesting ultra-competitive ones.

Engagement Hook Generator

Engagement Hooks
Copy prompt

Generate 10 opening hooks for social media posts in the [niche/industry] space. Create 2 hooks for each type: controversial opinion, surprising statistic, personal story opener, 'most people get this wrong' format, and direct question. Each hook should be under 20 words and make the reader stop scrolling.

Tip: Test hooks from different categories on the same topic to find which style resonates most with your specific audience.

Carousel Content Planner

Carousel Content
Copy prompt

Create content for a [number]-slide Instagram or LinkedIn carousel about [topic]. For each slide provide: a headline (5-8 words, large text), supporting body text (1-2 sentences), and a design note describing the visual layout. Slide 1 should be a curiosity-driven cover. The final slide should have a clear call to action to save, share, or follow.

Tip: Keep text minimal per slide — carousels with under 30 words per slide consistently outperform text-heavy ones in engagement.

Community Reply Templates

Community Replies
Copy prompt

Create 10 reply templates for common comments on a [niche/industry] social media account. Cover: compliments, product questions, negative feedback, spam, collaboration requests, 'how do I start' questions, price objections, feature requests, competitor comparisons, and generic praise. Each reply should be warm, on-brand, and under 50 words. Include a follow-up question to keep the conversation going.

Tip: Add your brand's tone guidelines so the replies feel authentic rather than corporate — audiences can tell when replies are templated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will AI-generated social media posts hurt my engagement?

Not if you customize them properly. The key is using AI for structure and ideas, then adding your personal voice, specific experiences, and authentic perspective. Posts that feel generic perform poorly regardless of whether a human or AI wrote them.

How do I make AI content sound different on each platform?

Always specify the platform in your prompt. Each platform has different norms — LinkedIn favors professional storytelling, Twitter/X rewards concise hot takes, and Instagram needs visual-first thinking. The prompts above are already tailored to these differences.

How many hashtags should I use on Instagram and LinkedIn?

Current best practice is 5-10 relevant hashtags on Instagram mixed between popular and niche tags. For LinkedIn, 3-5 hashtags is the sweet spot. More important than quantity is relevance — use hashtags your target audience actually follows and searches for.

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