This free AI prompt helps Content Writers with Blog Writing tasks. Copy and paste it directly into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — then replace the [brackets] with your specific details to get professional results in seconds.
This prompt has been copied 0 times by Content Writers professionals. It works best when you are as specific as possible in the [brackets] — vague input gives generic output, specific input gives professional results.
The Prompt
Create a ghostwriting client interview guide to capture voice and content for [content type]. Project details: - Content type: [book/blog/LinkedIn/memoir/speeches] - Client: [professional type] - Interview format: [video call/in-person/written Q&A] - Duration: [60-90 minutes per session] - Sessions needed: [number] GHOSTWRITING INTERVIEW GUIDE PRE-INTERVIEW PREP Send client in advance: - Purpose of interview - Sample questions - Ask them to think of 3 specific stories - No wrong answers — just talk OPENING (5 minutes) "Tell me about yourself in your own words. Not your resume — the real you." [Let them talk without interrupting] [Note: vocabulary they use / phrases that feel like them] VOICE CAPTURE QUESTIONS STORY MINING 1. Tell me about a time when [relevant challenge]. 2. What is the hardest thing you have ever done professionally? 3. What moment changed how you think about [topic]? 4. Tell me about a failure that taught you something important. 5. Describe a situation where you had to [relevant action]. OPINION CAPTURE 6. What do most people in your industry get wrong? 7. What advice would you give your younger self? 8. What belief do you have that most people disagree with? 9. What is your hot take on [industry topic]? 10. What drives you crazy about how [topic] is typically done? EXPERTISE EXTRACTION 11. Walk me through your process for [key skill]. 12. How do you decide [common decision in their work]? 13. What framework do you use for [challenge]? 14. What do your best clients have in common? 15. What question do you wish people asked you more? VALUES AND MOTIVATION 16. Why does this work matter to you? 17. What do you want to be remembered for? 18. Who do you most want to help? 19. What is your mission in one sentence? VOICE ANALYSIS DURING INTERVIEW Note these: - Vocabulary: [formal/casual/technical/conversational] - Sentence length: [short punchy/long detailed] - Metaphors they use naturally: [] - Catchphrases or signature sayings: [] - What they emphasize: [] - Humor style: [self-deprecating/observational/dry] - Energy: [passionate/measured/analytical] POST-INTERVIEW VOICE GUIDE Create document with: - Words they use: [list] - Words they never use: [list] - Topics they avoid: [] - Their point of view on key topics: [] - 3 sample paragraphs in their voice - Tone description: [] SECOND DRAFT CHECKLIST ☐ Reads like them speaking not like writing ☐ Uses their vocabulary ☐ Stories are from their experience ☐ Opinions match their real views ☐ Tone is consistent throughout
How to Use This Prompt
- Click Copy Prompt above
- Open ChatGPT or Claude
- Paste the prompt and replace anything in [brackets] with your own details
- Press Enter and get your result instantly
When to Use This Prompt
Use the Content Writer Ghostwriting Client Interview Guide prompt when you need to quickly create professional blog writing as a Content Writer. This prompt saves significant time compared to writing from scratch and ensures you cover all the key elements that matter most in a professional context.
- You need a professional first draft quickly
- You want to ensure you haven't missed any important elements
- You need consistent quality across multiple similar documents
- You want to adapt an output for different situations by changing the brackets
Pro Tip
The more specific you are when replacing the [brackets], the better your result. For example instead of writing [Job Title] write "Senior Software Engineer with 5 years experience" — specificity is what separates a good AI response from a great one.
This prompt works best with ChatGPT . If you are not happy with the first result, try adding "make it more concise" or "give me 3 alternative versions" as a follow-up message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Content Writer Ghostwriting Client Interview Guide prompt free to use?
Yes — completely free. Copy it as many times as you want for personal or professional use. No account required.
Which AI tool works best with this prompt?
This prompt works well with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. We recommend ChatGPT GPT-4o for best results with this type of content. Try both ChatGPT and Claude if you want to compare outputs.
How do I get the best results from this prompt?
Replace every [bracket] with specific, detailed information. The more specific your input, the more professional and useful the output. For example instead of writing [client name] write the actual client name and their specific situation — this transforms generic output into something genuinely useful.
Can I modify this prompt?
Absolutely — these prompts are designed to be customized. Add sections, remove sections, change the tone, adjust the length. The prompt is a starting framework — adapt it to your specific needs.
Are there more prompts for Content Writers?
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