LinkedIn Post Prompt

What it does

Writes a complete LinkedIn post in the format that performs on the platform: a first line that earns the "see more" click, a structured body that delivers insight or story, and a closing line or question that drives comments. Works for professional insights, lessons learned, personal stories, lists, and hot takes.

Write a LinkedIn post.

Post type (pick one):
[ ] Lesson / insight from experience
[ ] Personal story with a professional takeaway
[ ] Opinion / hot take on an industry topic
[ ] List (tips, mistakes, tools, frameworks)
[ ] Announcement (new job, launch, milestone)

My core idea / main point: [what you want to communicate — 1–3 sentences, in your own words]
Who should find this valuable: [the specific audience you're writing for]
Tone: [professional but human / conversational / bold / warm / direct]
Length: [short (under 150 words) / medium (150–300 words) / long (300–500 words)]
Closing: [ ] End with a question to drive comments [ ] End with a takeaway / summary [ ] End with a CTA (follow / DM / link)

Formatting rules:
- First line: one sentence, under 12 words, creates curiosity or makes a strong claim
- Use line breaks every 1–2 sentences (LinkedIn reads better with white space)
- No hashtag spam — max 3 relevant hashtags at the very end if any

How to use it

Start with your own idea written in rough, plain language. The AI's job is to structure and polish it — not invent the insight. LinkedIn posts that perform well are grounded in something real: a specific result, a genuine mistake, an observation from actual work.

Read the output aloud. If a sentence sounds like a press release, rewrite it conversationally.

Example output

Personal story + lesson:

"I lost a $180K client because of one sentence in a proposal.

They asked for a breakdown of what they were paying for.

Instead of being specific, I wrote: 'Strategic partnership fee.'

They walked.

Here's what I learned:

Vague pricing feels like a trap, even when it isn't. Clients don't object to price — they object to uncertainty.

Now every proposal line item has a description, a deliverable, and a timeline. Transparency doesn't reduce perceived value. It creates it.

What's the dumbest line of copy you've ever put in a proposal? Mine was 'strategic partnership fee.'"

Variations

Carousel post: Add "Format this as a carousel with 7 slides. Give me the text for each slide — headline + 2–3 lines per slide."

Repurposing a blog post: Add "I've written an article on this topic. Turn the key insight into a LinkedIn post that teases the article but stands alone without it. [Paste article or key points]."

Event / conference post: Add "I'm posting about [conference or event] I attended. Frame it as lessons learned, not a recap."

Humble brag done right: Add "I want to share a professional win without sounding arrogant. Frame it as what I learned from the win, not just the win itself."

Common pitfalls

Weak first line. "I've been thinking a lot about..." is not a hook. If the first line doesn't make someone stop scrolling, the post doesn't get read.

No line breaks. A wall of text on LinkedIn gets skipped. Add a line break after every 1–2 sentences.

Ending without a closer. Posts without a question or CTA get read and forgotten. Ask a specific question related to the topic — vague "thoughts?" is weaker than "what would you have done in this situation?"

Hashtag abuse. Five relevant hashtags is fine. Twenty is spam. LinkedIn's algorithm has mostly deprioritized hashtags anyway — write for people, not for search.

Who uses this prompt

Professionals who want to build a presence on LinkedIn but struggle with consistent content. Sales reps and recruiters who know that content drives inbound but don't know what to write. Founders documenting their journey publicly. Job seekers building visibility before a search. Anyone who's started three LinkedIn posts this month and deleted all of them before posting.