You’re just about to create some jaw-dropping content for your next thought leadership post on LinkedIn, or for your next blog. But then, the inevitable happens. You’re struck with a rather untimely mind blank, commonly referred to as “writer’s block.”
Totally annoying, isn’t it?
But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Ask any professional who is a content creator, whether full-time or as a side hustle, and they will tell you that writer’s block is a challenge they all face at some point within their careers. And this is no different for you, even if you are already a well-seasoned expert and a thought leader.
Although writer’s block shows up whenever it wants, and in the most undesirable circumstances, fortunately there are tactics which you can use to overcome this obstacle. Thankfully, since the launch of ChatGPT, this tool (and others which are powered by ChatGPT) has been used by thousands of creators around the world to cut short the time it takes to draft and develop quality content, which makes it easier for you to be consistent in providing value as an industry thought leader.
You can literally input what you want into ChatGPT, and the bot will return a brainstorm of content ideas for inspiration, and even draft entire posts. Be careful however, to ensure that you customize the prompt so that it reflects your own brand voice, is factually correct and accurate, and conveys the message you want to deliver in an appropriate manner.
Below are 10 ChatGPT prompts you can use to generate content ideas that will make the process much easier for you establish your career and reputation as a thought leader:
- Turn this into a 230 character tweet for Twitter: [insert your content here so that ChatGPT can repurpose it].
- I have these data-driven insights on recent developments in the [industry] to share. Rewrite the below insights into a short, catchy LinkedIn/Facebook [or other social media platform] post that will drive traffic to my page and company website. [List insights.]
- List some thought-provoking questions related to [name of industry] that can spark discussions amongst my followers on my page, who are [describe your target audience].
- Repurpose the below content for an engaging script for my YouTube video on [name of topic].
- I am a thought leader in the [name your industry] and my audience is [describe your followers]. What practical tips or advice can I offer to help my audience succeed and answer their pain points?
- List some common pain points of [name your audience] and provide some examples of content I can create which will be suited to their needs.
- Suggest some ways I can break down complex industry topics into easily digestible social media posts.
- Suggest X topic ideas related to [name your topic].
- I have a photo of [describe photo] that I am using for my LinkedIn post. Generate a short photo caption to go with the picture.
- Create a content outline for a blog about [detail your topic].
Use these prompts the next time you have mental block. The results from ChatGPT will get your wheels turning, and inspire you with content ideas that effectively showcase your expertise and establish your thought leadership on social media and across your website.