Claude AI Prompts: 40 Best Prompts for Writing & Analysis

Get the most out of Claude AI with these 40 tested prompts for writing, analysis, coding, and research. Claude outperforms ChatGPT for long-form content.

Why Claude for Writing & Analysis

Claude (by Anthropic) consistently outperforms ChatGPT for:

• Long-form writing (handles 100k+ token context)
• Nuanced analysis and reasoning
• Following complex instructions
• Maintaining consistent voice across long documents
• Coding and technical tasks

40 Best Claude Prompts

Long-Form Writing

1. You are a senior editor at The Atlantic. Write a 2,000-word feature article about [topic] that opens with a compelling scene, weaves in data and expert quotes, and ends with a thought-provoking conclusion. Avoid clichés.

2. Write a comprehensive guide to [topic] for [audience]. Structure it with a clear hierarchy: introduction, 5 main sections with subsections, practical examples, and actionable takeaways. Target length: 3,000 words.

3. Act as a ghostwriter for a business book. Write Chapter 3 about [topic] in the voice of a successful entrepreneur. Include personal anecdotes (fictional but realistic), frameworks, and case studies. 2,500 words.

4. Write a white paper on [topic] for [industry] executives. Include executive summary, problem statement, current landscape, proposed solution, implementation roadmap, and ROI projections. Professional tone.

5. Create a comprehensive FAQ document for [product/service] with 20 questions and detailed answers. Anticipate both basic and advanced questions. Include links to relevant resources.

Analysis & Research

1. Analyze the competitive landscape for [industry]. Identify the top 5 competitors, their strengths and weaknesses, market positioning, pricing strategy, and key differentiators. Present as a structured report.

2. Perform a SWOT analysis for [business/idea]. Go beyond surface-level observations — identify non-obvious strengths, hidden weaknesses, emerging opportunities, and underestimated threats.

3. Analyze this text and identify: main arguments, logical fallacies, unsupported claims, strongest points, and weakest points. Be specific and cite examples: [paste text]

4. Compare and contrast [option A] vs [option B] for [use case]. Create a decision framework that helps [audience] choose based on their specific needs. Include a recommendation matrix.

5. Summarize this research paper in plain language for a non-technical audience. Highlight the key findings, methodology, limitations, and practical implications: [paste paper]

Business Writing

1. Write a compelling executive summary for this business plan. It should capture attention in the first sentence, clearly state the problem and solution, and end with a strong ask: [paste plan]

2. Draft a professional email to [recipient type] about [topic]. Tone: [formal/friendly]. Goal: [desired outcome]. Include a clear subject line and CTA.

3. Create a project proposal for [project]. Include: background, objectives, scope, timeline, budget estimate, team requirements, risks, and success metrics. Professional format.

4. Write a performance review for an employee who [description of performance]. Be specific, balanced, and constructive. Include goals for next period.

5. Draft a press release announcing [news]. Include headline, dateline, lead paragraph (who, what, when, where, why), supporting quotes, boilerplate, and media contact.

Content Strategy

1. Develop a 6-month content strategy for [brand] targeting [audience]. Include: content pillars, channel strategy, content calendar framework, KPIs, and distribution plan.

2. Create a brand voice guide for [company]. Define: personality traits, tone of voice, vocabulary to use/avoid, example sentences, and how voice adapts across channels.

3. Write a content brief for a blog post about [topic]. Include: target keyword, search intent, recommended structure, key points to cover, sources to reference, and word count.

4. Develop 10 content series ideas for [brand] that could run for 6+ episodes. Each should have a clear theme, target audience, and differentiation from existing content.

5. Audit this piece of content and provide specific improvement recommendations for: clarity, SEO, engagement, structure, and conversion optimization: [paste content]

Technical Writing

1. Write technical documentation for [feature/API]. Include: overview, prerequisites, step-by-step instructions, code examples, common errors and solutions, and FAQ.

2. Create a user manual section for [product feature] for non-technical users. Use simple language, numbered steps, and include troubleshooting tips.

3. Write an API reference document for [endpoint]. Include: description, parameters, request/response examples, error codes, and rate limits.

4. Explain [complex technical concept] using an analogy that a 10-year-old would understand, then explain it again for a technical professional.

5. Review this code and provide: bug identification, performance improvements, security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and refactoring suggestions: [paste code]

Editing & Refinement

1. Edit this text for clarity, conciseness, and impact. Remove redundancy, strengthen weak verbs, and improve flow. Track changes with explanations: [paste text]

2. Rewrite this paragraph in [style: academic/casual/persuasive/technical]. Maintain the core message but adapt the voice completely: [paste paragraph]

3. Identify the 3 weakest sentences in this piece and rewrite them to be stronger. Explain why each was weak: [paste text]

4. Proofread this document for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style consistency. List all issues with corrections: [paste document]

5. Improve the headline and first paragraph of this article to increase click-through rate and engagement: [paste article]

Research & Synthesis

1. Research [topic] and provide: a comprehensive overview, key statistics, major debates, leading experts, and recommended reading. Cite sources where possible.

2. Synthesize these 5 articles about [topic] into a coherent summary that identifies common themes, contradictions, and knowledge gaps: [paste articles]

3. Create a literature review on [topic] covering the last 5 years. Identify trends, key findings, and areas needing further research.

4. Fact-check these claims and provide evidence for or against each: [list claims]

5. Develop a research methodology for studying [question]. Include: research design, data collection methods, analysis approach, and limitations.

Creative & Storytelling

1. Write a brand story for [company] that follows the hero's journey structure. The customer is the hero, the brand is the guide. Make it emotionally resonant.

2. Create 5 customer persona narratives for [product]. Each should be a mini-story that captures their day, pain points, and how the product fits into their life.

3. Write a case study about [client success]. Use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Include specific metrics and quotes.

4. Develop a speech for [occasion] for [speaker type]. Include: opening hook, 3 main points with stories, and memorable closing. 10-minute length.

5. Write a series of 5 LinkedIn posts that tell a cohesive story about [topic/journey]. Each post should stand alone but build on the previous.

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