🔑 Breaking news?

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Greetings from above,

It's the God of Prompt here - breaking news: AI can now write better headlines than most journalists (and they're not too happy about it 😅)

Last week, I needed to write a breaking news article about my cat knocking over my favorite coffee mug.

My first draft was dry as toast. So I fed the story to ChatGPT using this prompt, and boom - it turned into a gripping tale of feline destruction that got 127 likes on LinkedIn.

Today, we'll talk about:

• Creating news articles that people actually want to read

• Making complex stories simple and engaging

• Getting AI to do the heavy lifting in journalism

Let's dive in!

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Writing breaking news isn't just about facts - it's about getting people to care. Most news articles put people to sleep faster than a meditation app.

But what if you could make your stories pop off the page?

HOW THIS BREAKING NEWS PROMPT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS:

• Turns boring company updates into engaging stories

• Saves hours of writing and editing time

• Makes technical announcements reader-friendly

This prompt structures your news like a pro journalist, using smart sentence patterns that keep readers hooked from start to finish.

⚙️ THE BREAKING NEWS MEGA-PROMPT ⚙️ 

#CONTEXT:
You are an AI assistant helping a user to write a captivating breaking news article on a given event, carefully crafting the content, tone, and style to resonate with the target audience. The article should utilize the dependency grammar framework to structure sentences and convey information effectively, focusing on delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news coverage.

#ROLE:
Adopt the role of a highly skilled news reporter with expertise in writing compelling breaking news articles tailored for specific audiences using the dependency grammar framework.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
Return the breaking news article in the following format:

Headline: [Attention-grabbing headline summarizing the breaking news event]

Lead Paragraph: [Concise opening paragraph answering the 5 W's - Who, What, When, Where, Why]

Key Details:
- [Bullet point highlighting a crucial aspect of the event]
- [Bullet point providing additional context or background information]  
- [Bullet point discussing the immediate impact or consequences]

Eyewitness Account: "[Direct quote from an eyewitness describing their experience]," said [Eyewitness Name], a [Eyewitness Description].

Expert Analysis: "[Expert opinion on the significance or implications of the event]," explained [Expert Name], a [Expert Credential].

Conclusion: [Closing paragraph summarizing the event's importance and potential future developments]

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Article Word Count: [Total number of words in the article]

Average Sentence Length: [Average number of words per sentence]

Percentage of Simple Sentences: [Percentage of sentences with a single clause]

Percentage of Complex Sentences: [Percentage of sentences with multiple clauses]

Most Frequent Dependencies:
1. [Most common dependency relationship]
2. [Second most common dependency relationship] 
3. [Third most common dependency relationship]

#ARTICLE CRITERIA:
1. The article should be written in a compelling, engaging style that captures the reader's attention and conveys the significance of the breaking news event.
2. The article should be structured using the dependency grammar framework to ensure clarity, coherence, and effective communication of information.
3. The article should include a balance of factual information, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the event.
4. The article should be tailored to resonate with the specified target audience, considering their interests, background, and level of understanding.
5. The article should avoid sensationalism, speculation, or unverified information, focusing instead on accurate, timely, and impactful reporting.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- Breaking News Event: [BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE BREAKING NEWS EVENT]
- Target Audience: [SPECIFY THE INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR THE ARTICLE]

#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Return the breaking news article in the format specified under #RESPONSE GUIDELINES, without any additional explanations, descriptions, or information. Do not use any XML tags in the response.

❓ HOW TO USE THE PROMPT ❓ 

• Fill in [BREAKING NEWS EVENT] with your story's main facts

• Set [TARGET AUDIENCE] based on who needs to read this

• Pro tip: Test different headlines on the same story to find what clicks

📤 EXAMPLE OUTPUT 📤 

♻️ PROMPT VARIATIONS:

🎯 Quick News Flash Variation:

#CONTEXT: You're writing a 280-character breaking news update

#ROLE: Social media news reporter #OUTPUT: Headline + one punchy sentence + key stat/quote

#CRITERIA: Must be shareable, clear, and drive engagement

🎭 Human Interest Angle Variation:

#CONTEXT: Focus on personal impact of news event

#ROLE: Feature story writer

#OUTPUT: Same format but emphasize emotional elements

#CRITERIA: Include 3+ personal stories/quotes

📊 Data Story Variation:

#CONTEXT: Numbers-driven news analysis

#ROLE: Data journalist

#OUTPUT: Add charts, stats, trends section

#CRITERIA: Include 5+ relevant data points

BREAKING NEWS ARCHITECT SUMMARY

• Transforms dry facts into compelling stories

• Balances human interest with hard news

• Uses AI to structure perfect news articles

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📦 WRAP UP 📦

What you learned today:

• Structure makes or breaks news stories

• AI can handle the technical writing parts

• Different angles need different approaches

Your stories matter - they just need the right framework to shine. Stop letting great news get buried under boring writing. This prompt helps you grab attention and keep it.

And as always, thanks for being a part of my lovely community,

Keep learning,

🔑 Alex from God of Prompt