Prompt workflow

Virtual Assistant Workflow to Write A Content Brief

A reusable prompt chain for virtual assistants who need to write a content brief.

Workflow purpose

This workflow helps a virtual assistant write a content brief. It is designed for a situation where the user has clear instructions, repeatable workflows, and admin accuracy and needs a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links.

Workflow

  1. Define the real decision: what the Virtual Assistant needs after using the output.
  2. Add the operating context for the project: audience, constraints, proof points and unavailable information.
  3. Run a context-builder prompt before asking for the final deliverable.
  4. Generate the first version for: write a content brief.
  5. Ask the AI to critique its own answer against clarity, specificity and risk.
  6. Edit the final output manually before publishing or sending it.

Writing Prompts Context Builder

Best for: Virtual Assistants working on clear drafts, outlines, summaries, rewrites and editorial review in general work

Act as a senior writing specialist. You are helping a Virtual Assistant in general work write a content brief. First, restate the goal in one sentence. Use this context: [context]. Audience: [audience]. Constraints: [constraints]. Brand or communication tone: [tone]. Your task is to collect missing context before trying to write a content brief. Return a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links. Include: 1) a ready-to-use draft, 2) a short rationale, 3) a review checklist, and 4) three missing-information questions if the context is incomplete. Do not invent facts, prices, policies or results that are not provided.
[goal][audience][context][constraints][tone][output format][virtual-assistant constraint]

Example input: Goal: write a content brief; scenario: a new guide about email follow-up templates; constraint: keep it specific and reviewable.

Expected output: a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links

Writing Prompts First Draft

Best for: Virtual Assistants working on clear drafts, outlines, summaries, rewrites and editorial review in general work

Act as a senior writing specialist. You are helping a Virtual Assistant in general work write a content brief. First, restate the goal in one sentence. Use this context: [context]. Audience: [audience]. Constraints: [constraints]. Brand or communication tone: [tone]. Your task is to produce a usable outline for Virtual Assistant. Return a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links. Include: 1) a ready-to-use draft, 2) a short rationale, 3) a review checklist, and 4) three missing-information questions if the context is incomplete. Do not invent facts, prices, policies or results that are not provided.
[goal][audience][context][constraints][tone][output format][virtual-assistant constraint]

Example input: Goal: write a content brief; scenario: a new guide about email follow-up templates; constraint: keep it specific and reviewable.

Expected output: a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links

Writing Prompts Critique and Improve

Best for: Virtual Assistants working on clear drafts, outlines, summaries, rewrites and editorial review in general work

Act as a senior writing specialist. You are helping a Virtual Assistant in general work write a content brief. First, restate the goal in one sentence. Use this context: [context]. Audience: [audience]. Constraints: [constraints]. Brand or communication tone: [tone]. Your task is to audit the draft against the real goal and constraints. Return a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links. Include: 1) a ready-to-use draft, 2) a short rationale, 3) a review checklist, and 4) three missing-information questions if the context is incomplete. Do not invent facts, prices, policies or results that are not provided.
[goal][audience][context][constraints][tone][output format][virtual-assistant constraint]

Example input: Goal: write a content brief; scenario: a new guide about email follow-up templates; constraint: keep it specific and reviewable.

Expected output: a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links

Writing Prompts Format Converter

Best for: Virtual Assistants working on clear drafts, outlines, summaries, rewrites and editorial review in general work

Act as a senior writing specialist. You are helping a Virtual Assistant in general work write a content brief. First, restate the goal in one sentence. Use this context: [context]. Audience: [audience]. Constraints: [constraints]. Brand or communication tone: [tone]. Your task is to turn raw notes into a clear rewrite for general work. Return a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links. Include: 1) a ready-to-use draft, 2) a short rationale, 3) a review checklist, and 4) three missing-information questions if the context is incomplete. Do not invent facts, prices, policies or results that are not provided.
[goal][audience][context][constraints][tone][output format][virtual-assistant constraint]

Example input: Goal: write a content brief; scenario: a new guide about email follow-up templates; constraint: keep it specific and reviewable.

Expected output: a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links

Review checklist

  • The prompt states the user role and business context.
  • The output format is explicit enough to review quickly.
  • The prompt asks for missing-information questions instead of invented details.
  • The answer includes a checklist or next step, not only a paragraph.
  • Claims, numbers, policies and examples are checked before use.
  • The output matches the task: a structured brief with audience, search intent, sections and internal links.

FAQ

Why use a workflow instead of one prompt?

A workflow separates context, drafting, critique and final formatting so the result is easier to verify.

What should the virtual assistant prepare first?

Prepare the real goal, audience, constraints, examples and deadline before using the prompt chain.

How do I store the result?

Save the final prompt, example input and a note about what worked so the workflow can be reused.

Editorial quality

Score: 86/100

Robots: index,follow

Workflow page with role, task and prompt-chain steps.