Writing prompts

A small set of patterns that turn vague requests into targeted, shippable output on the first try.

Be specific, then structural

The agent is good at structure when you hand it structure. Start with a concrete brand or concept, then list the sections you want. Avoid "build a website for X" — that lands you on a template.

prompt
// Weak
build a website for my bakery

// Strong
Build a landing page for "Ollie's Loaf", a sourdough
bakery in Copenhagen. Sections: hero with opening hours,
about the baker, daily menu, order-ahead form, map, FAQ.

Scope one change at a time

When iterating, ask for one thing per message. The agent holds your project state between turns, so you do not need to restate the context. Small changes cost 2 credits and finish in seconds; large rewrites cost the same but take longer and drift more.

Mention tone and palette

If you care about the look, say so. "Warm tones", "monochrome with one accent", "editorial serif headings" — three words of direction changes the output dramatically.

Debugging bad output

If the agent missed the mark, do not start over. Point at the specific thing: "the hero feels too generic — give it a full-bleed image and heavier type", or "the FAQ accordion is not expanding — make it uncontrolled with details/summary". The agent edits in place.

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