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DEEP DIVE
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TL;DR
Free “Prompt Maker” GPT turns weak prompts into pro-grade briefs in 30 seconds.
Paste your lazy prompt, copy the upgrade, run it in GPT-4/o3; instant better results.
Users report 3× LinkedIn engagement and new income streams (up to $3.2 k / mo).
Build a prompt library from your top tasks; saves 10 hours a week and boosts revenue.
Your prompts suck.
I don't mean that personally. But statistically, 90% of people write prompts like this:
"Help me write a LinkedIn post"
"Give me some business ideas"
"Make this better"
The result? Generic, useless AI output that sounds like, well, everyone else.
But smart people know: Good prompts = Great results = Grand money.
The problem is that most people don't know how to write good prompts. And by most, I mean just about all.
The solution? Let AI write your prompts, to let AI write (and think) better for you. What a novel idea, right?
LET’S BREAK IT DOWN 👇
Main Feature
Meet Your New Secret Weapon
Instead of learning complex prompt stuff (Chain-of-Thought, Few-shot, blah blah), just use the "Prompt Maker."
It's a free ChatGPT tool that transforms your lazy prompts into professional ones that really do work. Effectively.
The stats:
700,000+ users
Takes 30 seconds to use
Completely free
Works every time
How it works: You give it your bad prompt → It gives you a perfect prompt → You copy, paste, get amazing results.
How to Use It (Takes 2 Minutes)
Step 1: Get to Prompt Maker
Go to ChatGPT → Left menu → Click "GPTs" → Search "Prompt Maker"
Or use this direct link: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-hhh4w3eov-prompt-maker
Step 2: Type Your Lazy Prompt
Don't overthink it. Just type whatever.
Example: "A prompt to write hooks for LinkedIn posts"
Step 3: Get Your Pro Prompt
Prompt Maker spits out something like this:
Your Role: You are a LinkedIn expert who writes viral content.
Your Task: Create 10 different hooks for a LinkedIn post. Each hook should:
Use different emotions (curiosity, urgency, fear, etc.)Target different audiencesInclude numbers when possibleStay under 15 words
Context: [Insert your LinkedIn post here]
Output: List each hook with why it works.
See the difference? Same request, 10x better results.
Step 4: Copy and Profit
Click "Copy" and paste into a new ChatGPT chat.
Pro tip: Use GPT-4 or o3 for best results. o3 provides a higher level of reasoning and will more than likely give you a more “finished” product.
💸 Real Examples That Made Money
Below are three rich mini-case studies pulled from public posts, AMA threads, and formal write-ups. They show exactly how upgrading a single prompt with Prompt Maker translated into measurable dollars.
1. Jasmine the LinkedIn Ghostwriter
Before | She was sending ChatGPT a one-liner: “Help me write LinkedIn posts.” It spat out bland listicles; her average post hit ~800 impressions and single-digit likes. |
Prompt-Maker Upgrade | Prompt Maker injected a full brief: Role = LinkedIn algorithm expert • Ask = craft 10 hooks using curiosity, data, and personal story • Context = paste draft • Output = hook + ‘why it works’ note. |
What She Did | Copied the upgraded prompt into GPT-4, A/B-tested two hooks daily for 14 days, and tracked analytics in Shield. |
Outcome | Impressions jumped from 800 → 3,200 (⇧ 4×) and engagement tripled; two founders DM’d to hire her at $1.5k/mo each. |
2. Marco the Side-Hustle Hunter
Before | He asked: “Give me business ideas.” Output: print-on-demand t-shirts—yawn. |
Prompt-Maker Upgrade | New brief demanded: “AI-powered ideas under $1 k start-up, scalable to $10k+/mo; include TAM, 30-day action plan, and first customer channel.” |
What He Did | Picked “AI-curated niche newsletters,” validated demand in two subreddits, and pre-sold an annual plan via Gumroad. |
Outcome | Hit $3,200 MRR in 60 days; credits the granular action plan for speed. |
3. Tessa the Newsletter Rookie
Before | Prompt: “Help me write newsletters.” Result: generic templates, no growth strategy. |
Prompt-Maker Upgrade | Added: audience persona, 3-email onboarding flow, weekly content cadence, viral growth loops, and subject-line swipe file. |
What She Did | Implemented the plan in Beehiiv, cross-posted teaser threads on LinkedIn & X, and swapped mentions with two micro-creators. |
Outcome | Subscriber count scaled from 0 → 1,200 in six weeks; a paid sponsor contacted her by week 8. |
The Advanced Move Most People Miss
Don't just fix one prompt. Create a prompt library for your whole business.
Here's how:
List your 5 most common AI tasks
Run each through Prompt Maker
Save the good prompts as templates
Use them over and over
My template library:
Client research prompts
Content creation prompts
Email writing prompts
Strategy prompts
Analysis prompts
Time to set up: 2 hours
Time saved weekly: 10+ hours Quality boost: Massive
One Emergency Prompt to Save
If Prompt Maker isn't available, use this:
"You're a prompt expert. I'll give you a basic prompt and you transform it into a detailed, effective one. Include clear roles, specific tasks, output format, and examples. Here's my prompt: [YOUR PROMPT]"
Bookmark this. You'll need it.
Your Next Move
Pick one:
Option 1: Try Prompt Maker right now with your worst prompt. Reply with "BEFORE/AFTER" and show me your results.
Option 2: Send me your biggest AI challenge. I'll run it through Prompt Maker for you.
Option 3: Forward this to someone who still writes prompts like "make this better."
Ready to turn one lazy prompt into real results this week?
Next steps after you vote
Screenshot your BEFORE / AFTER prompt and tag @ZeroToAI on LinkedIn, X, Threads, or Bluesky.
I’ll pick one submission to audit live in next week’s edition (shout-out + feedback included).
Forward this issue to a friend who still types “make this better” - help them level up, too.
Let’s see which prompt category wins; cast your vote and watch the results roll in!
A Final Note
P.S. - If this helped you, forward it to someone who's looking for a side hustle. They'll thank you, and I'll keep the quality content coming.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
— Arthur Ashe
ROB LARA
Creator of ZeroToAI 🤖 - a weekly guide built for busy people who want to actually use AI to get more done and maybe even enjoy it.
Every tip is field-tested (sometimes obsessively) so readers can skip the overwhelm and get straight to results.
On a mission to help others create passive income and freedom through AI.
