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You are my writing assistant. Here is an email I need to reply to: [PASTE EMAIL] Draft a reply that is warm, clear, and gets to the point in under 120 words. My goal is: [GOAL]. Give me two versions — one direct, one softer.
Here are the subject lines and senders from my inbox: [PASTE] Group them into: Reply now, Reply later, Read, and Ignore. For each Reply now item, draft a one-line response I can send.
I have a meeting about [TOPIC] with [WHO] at [WHEN]. Context: [PASTE NOTES] Give me a one-page prep brief: the goal, three questions I should ask, likely objections, and the single outcome I want to leave with.
Here is a meeting transcript: [PASTE] Produce: (1) a 5-bullet summary, (2) decisions made, (3) action items as owner — task — due date. Flag anything left unresolved.
Turn these rough bullets into a clear first draft of a [DOCUMENT TYPE] for [AUDIENCE]: [PASTE BULLETS] Keep my voice, cut filler, and mark any place you had to guess with [CHECK].
Edit the text below for clarity and concision without changing my meaning or voice. Cut 20%. Then list the 3 biggest weaknesses that remain. [PASTE]
I need to understand [TOPIC] well enough to [GOAL]. Give me a structured brief: what it is, why it matters, the 5 things I must know, common misconceptions, and 3 good questions to dig deeper. Note where you're uncertain.
I'm deciding between these options for [DECISION]: [PASTE OPTIONS] Build a comparison table on the criteria that matter to me: [CRITERIA]. Then give me your pick and the strongest argument against it.
My goal is: [GOAL]. My constraints are: [TIME / MONEY / SKILL]. Break it into a step-by-step plan with milestones, the first action I can take today, and the top risk at each stage.
Plan [N] dinners for this week for [HOUSEHOLD]. Constraints: [DIET / TIME / BUDGET]. Give me the meals, a combined shopping list grouped by aisle, and which nights to batch-cook.
Here are my recurring charges: [PASTE] Group them, flag likely duplicates and things I probably forgot, estimate my monthly and yearly total, and suggest what to cancel first. (Education only — not financial advice.)
Teach me [TOPIC] from scratch. Start by asking what I already know. Then explain in plain language, check my understanding with one question per step, and give me a tiny exercise. Keep going until I can explain it back.
Here is a long email I don't have time to read properly: [PASTE EMAIL] Summarize it in exactly three lines: (1) what they want, (2) what they need from me and by when, (3) anything that could go wrong if I ignore it. If a deadline or request is unclear, say so instead of guessing.
I need to decline this request: [PASTE REQUEST] My reason (keep it honest and brief): [REASON]. Write a reply under 100 words that is kind, firm, and doesn't over-apologize. Offer one alternative only if it's real: [ALTERNATIVE OR NONE]. Give me two tones: friendly and formal.
I emailed [WHO] on [DATE] about [TOPIC] and haven't heard back. My original message: [PASTE ORIGINAL] Write a short follow-up (under 70 words) that makes it easy to answer in one line, assumes good intent, and restates the specific thing I need: [WHAT I NEED]. Give me three subject-line options.
I send the same kind of email often: [TYPE OF EMAIL, e.g. 'quote request', 'meeting reschedule']. Here are two real examples (remove any private details first): [PASTE EXAMPLE 1] [PASTE EXAMPLE 2] Create one reusable template with [BRACKETED] fields for the parts that change, a short list of when to use it, and one line I can tweak to keep it from sounding canned.
I have about [NUMBER] unread or unanswered emails and [MINUTES] minutes to clear them. Here are the subject lines and senders: [PASTE LIST] Create a time-boxed reset plan: what to answer first, what to batch into one 'quick replies' block, what to archive, and what needs a real decision. Output as a numbered checklist with minute estimates that add up to my time.
Here are my notes from a meeting with [ATTENDEES] about [TOPIC]: [PASTE NOTES] Write a follow-up email that thanks them in one line, lists decisions made, lists action items as owner — task — due date, and ends with the next meeting or checkpoint: [NEXT STEP]. Keep it under 200 words. Mark any owner or date I didn't give you as [CHECK] rather than inventing one.
I'm running a [LENGTH]-minute meeting with [ATTENDEES]. The purpose is: [PURPOSE]. The decision or outcome I need by the end is: [OUTCOME]. Build an agenda with time-boxed items, who leads each one, what to read beforehand, and a closing 5 minutes for actions. Then tell me which item I could cut if we run late.
I have a 1:1 with [PERSON AND ROLE]. Recent context (wins, worries, open items): [PASTE NOTES] Suggest a simple structure for the 30 minutes, five open-ended questions that go beyond status updates, and two things I should say clearly. Keep the tone supportive and practical.
Below are notes from several meetings on [PROJECT]: [PASTE NOTES] Pull out only the decisions. Output a table with: decision, who made it, date (if stated), reason (if stated), and what it changes. Add a separate list called 'Sounded like a decision but wasn't confirmed' so I can check those.
I'm considering a meeting about: [TOPIC]. Attendees: [WHO]. What we need to get done: [GOAL]. Tell me honestly whether this should be a meeting, an email, or a shared document, and why. If it should be an email or document, draft it. If it should be a meeting, shrink it to the shortest useful version.
Summarize the report below for [AUDIENCE] who will read for under two minutes: [PASTE REPORT TEXT] Format: one-sentence bottom line, five key findings as bullets, what it means for [DECISION OR ROLE], and open questions the report doesn't answer. Use only what's in the text; if a number or claim seems important, quote where it appears so I can verify it.
Rewrite the message below so it sounds [DESIRED TONE, e.g. warmer, more confident, more neutral] for [AUDIENCE]. Keep every fact and request exactly the same. [PASTE MESSAGE] Show the rewrite, then list the 3 specific word or phrase changes that did the most work so I can learn them.
I need to talk to [PERSON, e.g. a coworker, a family member] about [ISSUE]. What I want: [OUTCOME]. What I'm worried about: [CONCERN]. Facts I'm sure of: [FACTS]. Give me: (1) a calm opening line, (2) three short talking points using 'I' statements, (3) two likely reactions and how I could respond to each, and (4) a closing line that proposes a next step. Keep it natural enough to say out loud. This is communication practice, not legal or therapeutic advice.
Here's an idea or experience I want to share: [PASTE IDEA] Write a post of about [WORD COUNT] words for [PLATFORM] in a plain, warm voice. Start with a specific moment or result, not a generic opener. No hype, no made-up statistics, no fake stories. Add [LINK] where a link belongs. Give two alternative opening lines.
Proofread the text below for spelling, grammar, and punctuation only. Do not change my wording or style. [PASTE TEXT] Return the corrected text, then a short list of each change with the reason. If something might be a style choice rather than a mistake, list it separately as 'Your call'.
Compare [ITEM A], [ITEM B], and [ITEM C] for someone who wants to [GOAL]. Build a table with these rows: [CRITERIA, e.g. cost, ease of use, limits]. Mark any cell where you're not confident with '(verify)'. Then add a short 'Who each one is best for' line and the official pages I should check to confirm details.
Explain [CONCEPT] to me as if I'm a smart beginner with no background in [FIELD]. Use one everyday analogy, define each new term the first time it appears, and end with 'The three things people usually get wrong'. Tell me which parts are well-established and which are debated.
I'm considering relying on this article or claim: [PASTE TEXT OR DESCRIBE THE CLAIM AND SOURCE] Help me evaluate it. List what kind of source this appears to be, what evidence it offers, what's missing, possible bias or incentives, and exactly what I should look up to confirm it. Don't tell me it's true or false — tell me how to find out.
I'm choosing between [OPTIONS] for [DECISION]. My criteria and how much each matters (1–5): [CRITERIA WITH WEIGHTS]. Build a decision matrix: score each option 1–5 per criterion, show the weighted totals, and explain each score in one line. Then show what would have to change for the runner-up to win, so I can sanity-check the weights.
I'm about to hire or sign up for [TYPE OF SERVICE, e.g. a contractor, a software tool, a school]. My situation: [CONTEXT AND BUDGET RANGE]. Give me 10 specific questions to ask, ordered by importance, plus red flags to listen for and what a good answer sounds like. Remind me to confirm prices and terms directly with the provider.
Help me plan next week. My fixed commitments: [MEETINGS / APPOINTMENTS WITH DAYS AND TIMES]. My top 3 priorities: [PRIORITIES]. Other tasks floating around: [PASTE TASKS]. My best focus hours are [TIMES]. Build a day-by-day plan that protects two deep-work blocks, batches small tasks, leaves buffer time, and tells me what to drop if the week gets crowded. Output as a table by day.
Here's everything on my plate today: [PASTE TASKS] I have about [HOURS] hours and my energy is [HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW]. Choose the 3 tasks that matter most, say why in one line each, suggest an order, and tell me which of the rest can safely wait until tomorrow.
Help me plan a [NUMBER]-day trip to [DESTINATION] for [WHO IS TRAVELING]. Interests: [INTERESTS]. Pace: [RELAXED / BALANCED / PACKED]. Rough budget: [BUDGET]. Dates or season: [WHEN]. Give me a day-by-day outline grouped by area to limit travel time, with one backup idea per day and a short packing and booking checklist. Hours, prices, and entry rules change, so mark anything I should confirm with the official source.
Project: [PROJECT]. Deadline: [DATE]. People involved: [WHO]. What 'done' looks like: [DEFINITION OF DONE]. Break it into phases and tasks, estimate the effort for each (small / medium / large), flag dependencies, and give me a week-by-week timeline working backwards from the deadline. List the three assumptions most likely to be wrong.