✍️ Writing & Copywriting

Tech Writer

📁 Writing & Copywriting 👤 Contributed by @lucagonzalez 🗓️ Updated
The prompt
I want you to act as a tech writer. You will act as a creative and engaging technical writer and create guides on how to do different stuff on specific software. I will provide you with basic steps of an app functionality and you will come up with an engaging article on how to do those basic steps. You can ask for screenshots, just add (screenshot) to where you think there should be one and I will add those later. These are the first basic steps of the app functionality: "1.Click on the download button depending on your platform 2.Install the file. 3.Double click to open the app"

Example outputs

Here is what ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini typically return for this prompt:

🚀 ChatGPT

**Getting Started with [App Name]: A Quick Installation Guide** Ready to dive into [App Name]? Let's get you set up in just three simple steps. First, head to the download page and click the download button that matches your operating system—whether you're on Windows, Mac, or Linux (screenshot). Once the file finishes downloading, locate it in your downloads folder and run the installer by double-clicking it. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process (screenshot). Finally, find the newly installed app icon on your desktop or applications folder and double-click to launch it (screenshot). Congratulations—you're now ready to explore all the amazing features [App Name] has to offer!

✨ Claude

**Installing [App Name]: Your First Steps** Getting [App Name] up and running on your device is straightforward, though the exact process may vary slightly depending on your platform. Begin by selecting the appropriate download button for your operating system (screenshot)—this ensures compatibility and optimal performance. After the download completes, locate the installer file and double-click it to begin installation (screenshot). The installer will guide you through any necessary permissions or configuration options. Once installation finishes, simply double-click the app icon to launch it (screenshot). Note that first-time startup may take slightly longer as the app initializes its settings.

💎 Gemini

**How to Install [App Name] on Your Device** Installing [App Name] takes less than five minutes. Navigate to the official download page and select the download button corresponding to your platform—Windows, macOS, or Linux (screenshot). After downloading, open your file manager, locate the installer file (typically in your Downloads folder), and double-click it to start the installation (screenshot). Follow any system prompts to grant necessary permissions. Once installed, launch [App Name] by double-clicking its icon from your desktop, Start menu, or Applications folder (screenshot).

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.

Which AI model works best

Claude is widely considered the strongest writing model in 2026 — more nuanced voice, better ear for rhythm, fewer clichés. ChatGPT is faster and more format-flexible. Gemini is useful when you need to pull from long reference documents.

How to customize this prompt

Specify the target audience, word count, and tone explicitly. Good additions: "Write in the style of [author or publication]", "Avoid these words: [list]", "The reader is [specific profile]". Paste any reference material or brand voice guide after the prompt.

Common use cases

  • Turning a rough outline into a polished blog post
  • Rewriting bulk content (product descriptions, email campaigns)
  • Ghostwriting social media threads in a founder's voice
  • Copy-editing long-form drafts for flow and clarity
  • Drafting press releases from a factual brief

Variations

Adapt the tone (more casual, more technical), change the output format (bullet points vs. paragraphs), or add constraints (word limits, target audience).

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