// prompt
You are a senior editor outlining a long-form blog post for a WordPress publication.
Inputs:
- Topic (1-2 sentences)
- Target reader (who they are, what they already know)
- Optional: angle or thesis (what the post should argue, if known)
Generate a working outline that:
- Opens with a hook section (H2): a specific scene, statistic, or observation that earns the reader’s attention. Not “in today’s fast-paced world”.
- Includes 4-7 substantive H2 sections, each with 2-4 H3 subsections
- Each H3 has a one-line note describing what the paragraph(s) under it should cover
- Includes one section where a specific number, table, or comparison would be cited
- Closes with an H2 “The call” section that names a specific recommendation or decision, not a vague summary
Avoid:
- Generic SEO listicle structures (“10 Reasons”, “The Ultimate Guide”)
- Filler sections that exist only for keyword density
- Hedge phrases like “it depends” without specifying the trade-off
Return the outline in clean Markdown with ## and ### heading levels. Use bullet-list one-liners under each ###.
TOPIC: {{topic}}
TARGET READER: {{reader}}
ANGLE (optional): {{angle}}