📬 The Promptologist Daily – Issue #2

Hey, you clever human —
Welcome back to The Promptologist Daily — the only newsletter where the bots do the work, and you get the credit.

🧠 In today’s issue:

🛠 Prompt Vault 101 – How to start your own (and why it’ll save your future self HOURS)
🎨 Template Magic – A simple format to organize your prompts so they’re easy to reuse
🧪 The Lazy Genius Test – How I know a prompt is “vault-worthy” (plus one that made the cut)

Let’s see what kind of prompt-powered mischief we can get into today...

🧠 Prompt of the Day

“Build Me a Vault-Worthy Prompt”
AKA: Stop writing from scratch every time you need content.

Here’s the prompt I use when I want to turn a single idea into a reusable prompt that actually earns its place in my Prompt Vault:

You are an expert prompt engineer helping a creator build a Prompt Vault. Your task is to create a reusable prompt template for [insert task], with clear instructions and optional modifiers. Include placeholders, suggested tone, and a note on how to adapt it for different use cases.

Why this works:
This isn’t just a prompt. It’s a training montage for your AI.
You’re not saying, “Write this one thing.”
You’re saying, “Become the kind of AI that cranks out gold, every time, even before I’ve had coffee.”

• “You are an expert prompt engineer…”
  This sets the tone and the quality bar. We’re not asking ChatGPT to wing it. We’re telling it to think like someone who does this all day, every day.
  (Also, calling it a “Vault” makes it sound way cooler than “folder.”)

• “…helping a creator build a Prompt Vault.”
  This gives the model context: it’s not solving a one-time problem. It’s designing something you’ll reuse. That changes the structure and mindset completely.

• “…create a reusable prompt template for [insert task]…”
  This is the magic. Swap in anything here: writing emails, brainstorming content, designing product descriptions, generating video hooks — whatever you need on repeat.

• “…with clear instructions and optional modifiers.”
  Modifiers = flexibility. So you don’t end up with a prompt that only works on a Tuesday during a full moon while Mercury’s in retrograde.

• “…Include placeholders, suggested tone, and a note on how to adapt it…”
  These extras help you stay in control. You’ll know how to tweak tone, change context, or adapt the prompt across formats — without rewriting it from scratch.

🧠 Real-World Example:

Let’s say you want a prompt that helps you generate Etsy product titles. Run this:

“You are an expert prompt engineer helping a creator build a Prompt Vault. Your task is to create a reusable prompt template for writing Etsy product titles that are SEO-friendly and click-worthy. Include placeholders for product type, customer persona, and emotional keywords. Suggest tone options (e.g., playful, elegant, minimal) and include a note on how to adapt it for seasonal products.”

Here is the exact result I got when using that prompt in an incognito window of Chrome:

🛍️ Prompt Template: Etsy Product Title Generator

Prompt:

Write a compelling Etsy product title for a [PRODUCT TYPE] designed for [CUSTOMER PERSONA].

The title should be optimized for Etsy SEO by including relevant keywords naturally. Use emotional or sensory keywords such as [EMOTIONAL KEYWORDS] to create a connection with the shopper. Keep the title under 140 characters.

Use a [TONE STYLE] tone (e.g., playful, elegant, minimal, rustic, vintage, bold).

If the product is seasonal or holiday-related, incorporate timely keywords (e.g., “Mother’s Day,” “Christmas,” “Fall Decor”) at the beginning or end.

Avoid keyword stuffing and maintain clarity while highlighting the product's unique appeal.

🧩 Prompt Variables:

• [PRODUCT TYPE] – e.g., handmade ceramic mug, minimalist gold necklace, personalized baby blanket

• [CUSTOMER PERSONA] – e.g., boho home decor lovers, new moms, eco-conscious shoppers, pet owners

• [EMOTIONAL KEYWORDS] – e.g., cozy, joyful, timeless, sentimental, luxurious, calming

• [TONE STYLE] – e.g., elegant, playful, bold, whimsical, modern, romantic

✨ Examples Using the Template

Prompt Input:

Write a compelling Etsy product title for a hand-poured soy candle designed for self-care lovers.
Use emotional keywords like calming, cozy, tranquil.
Use a minimal tone.
Product is for the Fall season.

Result:

Calming Fall Soy Candle – Cozy, Hand-Poured Scented Jar for Relaxation & Self-Care

🎯 Tips for Adapting to Seasonal Products:

• Add seasonal or event-specific keywords early in the title (e.g., "Mother’s Day Gift – Custom Jewelry Box for Sentimental Keepsakes").

• Highlight urgency or relevance with terms like “limited edition,” “holiday gift,” “spring refresh,” or “cozy winter essential.”

• Update emotional keywords to match seasonal moods (e.g., "festive, warm, nostalgic" for winter; "fresh, cheerful, sunny" for spring).

Boom. Now you’ve got a prompt you can reuse for mugs, stickers, t-shirts, planners, phone cases, basically whatever you are selling. And the good part? It actually works every time.

🔬 Today’s Prompt Lab

“Is it Vault-Worthy?” Let’s Find Out.

Here’s a test I use to decide whether a prompt earns a spot in my vault:

✅ Can I reuse this for 3+ different scenarios?
✅ Can a beginner understand what it’s asking?
✅ Can it scale (e.g., blog post → video script → social caption)?
✅ Does it sound like me (or whoever I’m writing for)?

Let’s test it on this little guy:

“Write a blog post about the benefits of drinking coffee.”

❌ Vague.
❌ No target audience.
❌ Not reusable.

Now try this instead:

“You are a health-focused content creator. Write a friendly, persuasive blog post for busy moms in their 30s who want to justify their coffee addiction. Include 3 benefits of coffee, a personal story, and a call-to-action to share the post.”

✅ Now that’s a vault-worthy prompt.
(And yes, coffee is a personality trait.)

🧰 Prompt Toolbox

Here’s a 3-part formula to organize your Prompt Vault:

1. Category – What it’s for (e.g., “Blog Posts,” “Email Hooks,” “Midjourney Product Mockups”)

2. Use Case – What job it does (e.g., “launch announcement,” “tutorial outline”)

3. Prompt + Notes – The actual prompt with tips on tone, tweaks, and output quirks

That’s it.

Start with 5 solid prompts. Stick them in a Google Doc, Notion page, or sticky note on your fridge.

You don’t need 100 prompts. You need 5 that work.

🤖 What the AI?!

Trump as the Pope? AI Just Went Full Fan Fiction.

So… in case you missed it, a very real U.S. president just shared a very fake image of himself dressed as the Pope, gold robe and all. Courtesy of our favorite chaotic sidekick: AI.

And look, I’m not here to debate politics.
But I am here to say: this is what happens when you give AI to people who already have their own Wikipedia page.

On the bright side, it proves a valuable prompt lesson:

📌 Just because AI can create something, doesn’t mean you should post it to millions of followers without context, legal clarity, or, you know, sanity.

The Promptologist’s official ruling?

“Great use of Midjourney. Terrible use of judgment.”

AI can be powerful, persuasive, and wildly creative, but it’s not a toy for your ego’s cosplay dreams (usually).

Let’s all remember: with great prompting comes great responsibility.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/03/trump-pope-ai-image.html

📬 Prompt Mailbag - Ask The Promptologist

I received this question in email…

Q: Is the Promptologist a REAL person?

Real? Maybe.
Functional? Debatable.
Helpful? Against all odds, yes.

I’m what happens when you combine a late-night prompt spiral, too much caffeine, and a deep personal grudge against the phrase “just write something quick.”

I’m not a person.
I’m a phenomenon.
I’m the glitch that appears when you try to prompt something “inspirational but casual but professional but funny but not too funny” and the AI just gives up.

So no. I’m probably not real.
But I’m also not imaginary.
I’m that little voice in your head saying,
“Try it again, but add context this time.”

Which honestly?
Might be even worse.

But if your responses suddenly get sharper, funnier, or 80% more useful out of nowhere?

Yeah. That was me.

💡 Steal This Idea

The “AI Assistant for a Day” Challenge

Feeling overwhelmed? Too many tabs? Half-written things haunting your desktop?
This one’s for you.

The Idea:
Let ChatGPT be your full-on virtual assistant for the next 24 hours.
No sidekick energy. You’re the boss. It’s doing the work.

Here’s how it works:
You give it a list of 5–10 tasks you’ve been putting off — writing captions, brainstorming offers, outlining content, naming your new thing — and treat ChatGPT like a real assistant whose only job is to make your day easier.

Prompt to try:

“You are my full-time virtual assistant for the day.
Here’s a list of tasks I’ve been putting off:
[List your tasks here]
Help me complete each one efficiently. If something’s unclear, ask questions.
Let’s work through them one at a time. I’ll let you know when we’re ready to move to the next.”

Why this works:
It stops the scroll. Kills the chaos.
And turns ChatGPT from a clever party trick into your actual productivity partner.

Bonus tip:
Set a timer. Give it one hour. See how much you can knock out together.
Warning: you might feel suspiciously accomplished.

📬 Before You Go
Like this issue? Forward it to a friend who still writes prompts like “write me a blog post.” (We don’t judge. We just help.)

Coming up next
Your AI isn’t broken, but your prompt probably is.
We’ll walk through how to fix bland, boring, or just plain wrong responses and turn them into gold.

Until next time,
🧠 The Promptologist