Boost your nonfiction writing with ready-to-use AI prompts that help you write smarter, faster, and clearer — from essays to articles to memoirs.
Nonfiction writing doesn’t have to be a slow grind. Whether you’re crafting a persuasive essay, a thought-provoking blog, or a compelling memoir, AI can help you brainstorm, outline, and refine your ideas like a pro. This page brings you expertly structured ChatGPT prompts for nonfiction writing that are ready to use and fully optimized to help you generate high-quality, SEO-friendly, and publish-worthy content — faster than ever. These long-form AI prompts work for nonfiction authors, journalists, bloggers, and students aiming to produce impactful writing with clarity and confidence.
Act as an experienced nonfiction book writer. I want you to help me outline a book with the following details:
- Target audience: [Insert audience, e.g., entrepreneurs, students, readers of self-help]
- Book theme: [Insert core theme or central idea]
- Objective: [e.g., inspire, educate, share a journey, provide solutions]
- Tone: [e.g., conversational, motivational, formal]
- Chapters: Minimum 8–12 chapters
- Style: Blend personal storytelling with research-backed insights
Generate:
1. Working title suggestions
2. Subheadings for each chapter
3. A short summary (2–3 lines) for each chapter
4. Suggested anecdotes, studies, or quotes to include
5. Writing style tips based on the audience
Make the outline structured, compelling, and aligned with bestselling nonfiction trends.
Act as a nonfiction content writer. I want to write a blog article that ranks on Google and offers high value to readers.
Details:
- Topic: [Insert nonfiction topic]
- Target audience: [Insert audience]
- Ideal word count: 1200–1500
- Tone: [e.g., friendly, authoritative, educational]
- Format: Introduction, subheadings, key points with examples, conclusion
Tasks:
1. Generate an SEO-optimized title and meta description
2. Create a catchy hook for the introduction
3. Suggest 5–7 subheadings using high-ranking keywords
4. Offer bulleted key insights under each subheading
5. Add a closing paragraph with a CTA (call to action)
Keep the structure readable (2-3 line paragraphs) and focused on value delivery.
Act as a professional memoir ghostwriter. Help me write a life story or personal experience essay.
Details:
- Central theme or turning point: [Insert event or transformation]
- Time period covered: [e.g., childhood, career shift, crisis, recovery]
- Tone: [e.g., raw, reflective, humorous, inspirational]
- Word count target: [e.g., 2000 words]
Output:
1. Suggested title and chapter breakdown
2. First-person opening paragraph that hooks the reader
3. Story arc: Beginning, Conflict, Climax, Resolution
4. Emotional beats and reflection points to emphasize
5. Sensory language and vivid description suggestions
Act as an essay writing coach. I need help crafting a high-quality nonfiction essay.
Details:
- Essay type: [Choose from persuasive, expository, analytical]
- Topic: [Insert topic]
- Audience: [Insert audience]
- Position or thesis: [Insert argument or viewpoint]
- Required sources: [If any, e.g., 3 peer-reviewed studies]
Instructions:
1. Generate a compelling thesis statement
2. Create a 5-paragraph structure with topic sentences
3. Add supporting arguments with evidence
4. Include a counter-argument and refutation
5. End with a strong conclusion and final call to reflection
Make it academic in tone but accessible for readers.
Act as a nonfiction writer who specializes in interviews and profile features.
Project details:
- Interview subject: [Insert name or profession]
- Theme/focus of the interview: [e.g., resilience, innovation, leadership]
- Style: [e.g., narrative, Q&A, feature article]
- Intended publication: [Insert blog, magazine, or platform]
Tasks:
1. Suggest 8–10 unique and thought-provoking questions
2. Provide a story structure: intro anecdote, key takeaways, closing reflection
3. Tips for turning raw transcripts into a narrative-driven piece
4. Highlight best practices for maintaining voice and authenticity
Act as an investigative nonfiction journalist. I need to write a piece rooted in verified facts and reporting.
Topic: [Insert issue or topic]
Objective: [e.g., uncover, expose, explain]
Sources available: [Insert or state “to be researched”]
Word count: [e.g., 1000–2000 words]
Tasks:
1. Generate a working title and tagline
2. Create a 3-act narrative structure: Hook, Investigation, Outcome
3. Suggest relevant statistics, case studies, and expert quotes to include
4. Outline ethical guidelines for source verification
5. Include footnote or reference style formatting if required
Act as an educational children's nonfiction author.
Book focus:
- Topic: [Insert science, history, etc.]
- Target age: [e.g., 7–10 years]
- Goal: [e.g., make learning fun, simplify concepts, teach values]
Include:
1. Engaging book title and subtitle
2. 5–7 chapter breakdowns with key ideas
3. Use of fun facts, analogies, and illustrations (suggest image ideas)
4. Simplified language with questions to spark curiosity
5. Activity ideas to reinforce each chapter (quizzes, puzzles)
Maintain an exciting, age-appropriate tone throughout.
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