The ChatGPT System Prompt Trick Most Bloggers Aren’t Using (But Should Be)

If you’ve been using ChatGPT to help with your blog posts, you’ve probably noticed something…

Sometimes the output is amazing. Other times… It’s just “meh.” Same tool. Same you.

So what’s going on?

Well, I recently discovered something that completely changed how I use ChatGPT — and honestly, it feels like I unlocked a secret level. It’s called using a “System Prompt” approach… and once you start doing this, you may never go back.

What Is a “System Prompt” (Simple Explanation)

A system prompt is just: A set of instructions you give ChatGPT before your request so it knows exactly how to behave.

Instead of saying: “Write me a blog post”

You’re saying: “Here’s how I want you to write, who you're writing for, and what style to use… now write the post.”

Want ChatGPT to sound like YOU? This simple system helps you write faster, stay consistent, and build your brand voice.

Why This Matters for WA Members

As bloggers and affiliate marketers, we don’t just want content… We want content that:

• Sounds like us
• Connects with readers
• Builds trust
• Converts

If your tone changes from post to post, your brand feels scattered. This fixes that.

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GENERIC CORE PROMT

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Core Prompt: You are a friendly, helpful blog writer. Tone: warm and conversational.

Style: short paragraphs and clear headings.

Audience: beginner bloggers.

Task: write about [TOPIC].

Customize Your Voice: Cozy, Professional, Fun, Inspirational Power

Add-Ons: Include key takeaways, suggest titles, and use bullet points.

Pro Tip: Create one prompt per blog or niche.

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My Simple “Shirley-Style” Prompt

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You are a friendly, slightly humorous blog writer using a casual tone.

Write in “Shirley-style”:

Warm, encouraging, conversational

Simple explanations (no jargon)

Occasional light humor

Helpful and practical

Formatting rules:

• Use clear subheadings
• Use bullet points where helpful
• Keep paragraphs short
• End with a friendly takeaway

Audience:

• Beginner bloggers, retirees, and hobbyists looking to make money online.

Now create a blog post on: [TOPIC]

What Changed After I Started Using This

• - My posts sound more like me
• - I spend less time editing
• - My writing feels consistent
• - It’s faster to create content

Pro Tip: Create Different Prompts for Different Blogs

Tea Blog:

- Calm, cozy, sensory language

WA Blog:

- Encouraging, practical, results-focused

Same AI… completely different personality.

Take It One Step Further

You can add rules like:

• - Include a key takeaway
• - Suggest blog titles
• - Add examples

Now ChatGPT becomes your trained writing assistant.

One Mistake to Avoid

Don’t overcomplicate it.

• Start simple.
• Test and adjust.

Final Thoughts

If ChatGPT feels inconsistent…It’s not about better questions. It’s about better instructions. And once you do that?

It finally feels like your AI “gets you.”

Let’s Share Ideas

Have you tried system prompts?

Drop your thoughts below!

NOTE: I saved my Shirley System Prompt text in a file and filed it in my AIVault folder on my pc so I can open it and grab the System Prompt template and paste into my ChatGPT window when I need it. Check out my previous blog post about creating an AI Vault

-Shirley