Prompting Skills playbook/Module 3 · Core techniques

Day 27 / 100 · Core techniques · Asking the model to ask you questions

Let it interview you.

When you're not sure what to include, flip it. Have the model ask what it needs before it writes a word.

When to use

The Signs

The brief is fuzzy, the stakes are high, or the topic is new to you.

How to ask

The Words

“Before you start, ask me up to five questions, one at a time.”

Capping the number and pacing them keeps it focused.

When to stop

The Exit

“If you have enough, skip the rest and write the draft.”

You stay in control of how long it takes.

Not sure what to say? Let it ask.