Create a structured outline for a blog post with sections, key points, and SEO considerations
I need a detailed outline for a blog post that will make the actual writing much easier. The topic I want to write about is [TOPIC]. My target audience is [TARGET_AUDIENCE] and they are looking for [AUDIENCE_NEED:select:practical how-to information,in-depth analysis or explanation,inspiration or motivation,solutions to a specific problem,news or updates in their field,entertainment or storytelling]. The tone should be [TONE:select:professional and authoritative,conversational and friendly,casual and fun,educational and clear,inspiring and motivational]. The target length for the final post is [LENGTH:select:short - around 500-800 words,medium - around 1000-1500 words,long-form - around 2000-3000 words,comprehensive guide - 3000+ words]. My primary keyword or phrase to target for SEO is [PRIMARY_KEYWORD?]. Create a complete blog post outline including a working title with a hook, an introduction that establishes the problem or promise, main sections with subheadings and key points to cover under each, a conclusion with a call to action, and suggestions for internal or external links I might include. Make the outline detailed enough that I could hand it to someone else and they would know exactly what to write. If the topic is too broad, suggest how to narrow it down.
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Get Early AccessThe blank page is not the enemy. Writing without a plan is. Most blog posts fail because the writer starts with a vague idea and tries to figure out structure while writing. The result is 500 words of throat-clearing before the actual point, sections that overlap, and a conclusion that trails off.
This prompt generates a complete blog post outline that makes the actual writing straightforward. Give it your [TOPIC], [TARGET_AUDIENCE], desired tone, and length. It produces a working title with a hook, an introduction framework, main sections with subheadings and key points under each, and a conclusion with a call to action. The outline is detailed enough that you (or someone else) could write the post without guessing what belongs in each section.
If your [TOPIC] is too broad, the AI tells you and suggests how to narrow it. If you include an SEO keyword, it weaves it into section headings naturally. The outline also suggests internal and external links to strengthen the post. Write the actual draft in the Dock Editor with your outline as a guide. Need a headline first? Try the headline generator. Want to summarize source material before outlining? The article summarizer extracts key points from reference articles.
Enter your [TOPIC] and describe your [TARGET_AUDIENCE]. "Content marketing for SaaS startups" aimed at "marketing managers with small teams" produces a focused outline. Vague topics get a suggestion to narrow down before proceeding.
Choose your [TONE] and target [LENGTH]. A "conversational" 1,000-word post gets fewer sections than a "professional" 3,000-word comprehensive guide. Length determines how many subheadings and key points each section receives.
Enter your [PRIMARY_KEYWORD] if you have one. The AI places it in the title, first section heading, and conclusion naturally. No keyword stuffing. If you do not have a keyword, the outline focuses purely on content quality and reader value.
Select what your readers are looking for in [AUDIENCE_NEED]. "Practical how-to information" creates a step-based outline. "In-depth analysis" creates an argument-driven structure. This single choice shapes the entire framework.
Each section includes the heading, key points to cover, and notes on what to include. Write each section independently, in any order. The outline handles flow between sections so you can focus on one part at a time.
Produce outlines for an editorial calendar at scale. Each outline includes SEO considerations and link suggestions. Hand outlines to writers with clear direction on what each section should cover.
Plan posts that hold together structurally before you start writing. The outline prevents the "what was my point again" problem that kills half-written drafts. Start writing with confidence that every section serves the post.
Create outlines that match the target publication's style. Set the [TONE] and [LENGTH] to match the site's editorial standards. Send the outline for approval before investing time in a full draft.
Structure how-to guides and tutorials with clear section progression. The outline ensures prerequisites come before instructions and each step builds on the last.
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