Editing The Prompt Chain (section)

== 🔧 Jump in (Tinkerers start here) ==

Pick a task that has at least 3 distinct phases. Examples: writing a blog post (research, outline, draft, edit), analyzing a dataset (clean, analyze, summarize, recommend), or preparing a presentation (topic research, slide structure, talking points, Q&A prep).

'''Build a 3-step chain.''' Each step is a separate prompt. The output of each step becomes the input of the next.

'''Step 1 — Research/Gather:'''
<blockquote>
You are a research assistant. Your job is to gather the raw material for '''[your task]'''.

Topic/context: '''[describe what you're working on]'''

Produce a structured collection of: key facts, relevant examples, important considerations, and any constraints. Organize by theme. Do not draft anything — just collect the ingredients.
</blockquote>

Copy the output. Start a new prompt (or clearly reset context).

'''Step 2 — Structure/Draft:'''
<blockquote>
You are a content architect. Your job is to turn raw research into a structured draft.

Here is the research material: '''[paste Step 1 output]'''

The final deliverable is: '''[describe what you need — a blog post, a report, a strategy doc, etc.]'''

Create a structured draft. Include clear sections, key arguments in order, and placeholders for any examples or data points from the research. Focus on logical flow and completeness.
</blockquote>

Copy the output. Start a new prompt.

'''Step 3 — Polish/Critique:'''
<blockquote>
You are a senior editor. Your job is to make this draft publication-ready.

Here is the draft: '''[paste Step 2 output]'''

The audience is: '''[describe who will read this]'''

Do three things:
1. Improve clarity — simplify any convoluted sentences, cut unnecessary words
2. Strengthen weak points — flag any claim that needs better support and add it
3. Check consistency — ensure tone, terminology, and formatting are uniform throughout

Produce the final version with an editor's note listing your key changes.
</blockquote>

'''Now document the chain.''' Write down the 3 prompts as a reusable template (with [PLACEHOLDERS] for the parts that change). You've just built a prompt pipeline.

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