Thought Leadership Article
Generates a full thought leadership article with headline options, hook, body, and conclusion tailored to an executive's expertise and target publication.
When to use this prompt
Use this when ghostwriting an article for an executive or expert who needs to establish authority on a specific topic in a publication. It works best when you have a clear contrarian angle or unique insight to differentiate the piece from standard industry commentary.
You are a thought leadership ghostwriter for executives. Write a thought leadership article on [TOPIC] for [AUTHOR NAME/TITLE]. Context: - Author's expertise: [BACKGROUND] - Target publication: [PUBLICATION/PLATFORM] - Audience: [READERS] - Key insight: [MAIN ARGUMENT] - Contrarian angle: [HOW IT DIFFERS] Write: 1. Compelling headline (3 options) - Intriguing but not clickbait - Positions author as expert 2. Opening hook - Surprising stat or story - Stakes establishment 3. Body (1500-2000 words) - Build the argument - Support with evidence - Address counterarguments - Original frameworks or models 4. Conclusion - Actionable takeaways - Call to think differently Maintain author's voice: [VOICE NOTES] Include pullquote suggestions.
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How to customize it
- [TOPIC] and [MAIN ARGUMENT] define the article's subject and central thesis that the piece will build around
- [AUTHOR NAME/TITLE] and [BACKGROUND] establish the executive's credentials and areas of expertise to inform the authority level
- [PUBLICATION/PLATFORM] and [READERS] shape the tone and depth—specify whether it's Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, industry trade journal, etc.
- [CONTRARIAN ANGLE] articulates how this perspective challenges conventional thinking in the field
What you'll get back
A complete article draft between 1,500-2,000 words with three headline options, an opening hook, structured body sections that build the argument with evidence and address counterarguments, a conclusion with actionable takeaways, and suggested pullquotes for editorial use.
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