The 25 Best AI Prompts for LinkedIn Posts

LinkedIn has a voice problem. Most posts sound like they were written by the same person, and in a way they were: someone copying the cadence of the last post that went viral on their feed. The platform rewards a specific rhythm (short opening line, personal story, list of lessons, call to action) and AI is extremely good at mimicking that rhythm, which is why so many LinkedIn posts now read as AI generated whether or not they actually are. The way out is not to avoid the rhythm, it is to bring specifics that are so particular to your own experience that no AI could have invented them. The prompts below are built to surface those specifics and then shape them into posts that land.

Below are 25 prompts I use when I am writing or helping someone else write on LinkedIn. Rough ideas, half stories, recent wins, hot takes, and drafts that need a final polish all go into {{clipboard}}. Pick the five or six that fit how you post and keep them a keystroke away so you stop rewriting the prompt every time you open the app.

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Coming up with post ideas

1. Generate post ideas from a week of my work

I want to post on LinkedIn more consistently, but I cannot figure out what to post about. Help me mine my actual week for material.

Here is a rough dump of what I did this week: projects, conversations, wins, losses, and anything I noticed:

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Produce:

1. Ten post ideas grounded in specific things I said I did or noticed.
2. For each idea, the angle it is taking: personal story, contrarian take, practical tip, reflection, or observation.
3. The one idea that is strongest because it has the most specific detail.
4. The one idea that is weakest because it is too generic.
5. Three ideas I should NOT post because they are confidential, indiscreet, or would misrepresent the situation.
6. An idea that stitches together two things I mentioned in ways I had not connected.

Do not invent experiences I did not mention. Stay grounded in my dump.

2. Find the post in a story I am telling

I told a story out loud (or wrote it down informally) and I think there is a LinkedIn post in it. Help me find it.

Here is the story:

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Produce:

1. A one sentence summary of the story in its rawest form.
2. The single moment in the story that would make a strong hook.
3. The insight the story contains, stated explicitly.
4. The audience who would care about this insight.
5. A draft post under 200 words that preserves the story and the insight.
6. An alternative draft that leads with the insight and uses the story as evidence.
7. A note on which version fits a more senior audience versus an early career one.

3. Build a content angle on a topic I care about

I want to post about a topic I care about, but I am not sure what angle to take. Help me find something that is not just the obvious take.

Here is the topic and my rough perspective:

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Produce:

1. The three most common angles people take on this topic that are saturated.
2. Three fresher angles I could take, each grounded in a specific way of thinking about the problem.
3. For each fresh angle, the kind of specific example or story that would support it.
4. The angle I could uniquely own based on my background.
5. A warning if my angle is strong but too abstract to make into a post without a specific hook.
6. A suggested first draft using the strongest angle.

Writing hooks and first lines

4. Write ten hook variations for the same post

I have the idea for a post but I am stuck on the first line. Give me ten hook variations so I can pick the strongest.

Here is the core idea and the rough draft:

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Produce ten hook options, each varying the angle:

1. A confession
2. A contrarian claim
3. A specific number or statistic (only if I gave you one)
4. A short question
5. A direct address to the reader's situation
6. A snapshot of a specific moment
7. A one sentence story opening
8. A counterintuitive observation
9. A flat, unadorned statement of the thesis
10. A lightly humorous opener

Each under 15 words. Rank them for this specific post, and explain the top three. Flag any that would not work for a professional audience.

5. Rewrite a weak first line to be scroll stopping

My post has a weak opening. The rest is strong but I am losing people in the first line. Rewrite it.

Here is the current first line and the rest of the post:

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Produce:

1. Five rewrites, each a different approach.
2. Each under 15 words.
3. Each should make a reader stop scrolling and read the next line.
4. Each should connect naturally to the second line I already wrote.
5. None of them should start with "I," "Yesterday," or "Today."
6. A ranking with a one sentence note on each one's strength.
7. A note on which fits the rest of the post's voice best.

6. Test whether my first line would survive the feed

I have a first line and I am not sure if it is strong enough for LinkedIn's feed. Stress test it.

Here is the first line and the rest of the post:

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Tell me:

1. What a scrolling reader sees in the preview (first 1 to 2 lines before "see more").
2. Whether that preview gives a reason to click.
3. The implicit promise the first line makes, and whether the post delivers on it.
4. The one change that would make the first line stronger without changing the voice.
5. A warning if the first line is clever but does not set up the rest of the post.
6. A score from 1 to 10 on first line strength.

Story based posts

7. Turn a work anecdote into a LinkedIn story post

I have an anecdote from work that feels like it could be a post. Help me turn it into one.

Here is the anecdote:

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Produce:

1. A draft post structured as: hook, scene, turn, insight.
2. A hook under 15 words that makes the story feel urgent or surprising.
3. A scene that drops the reader into the moment.
4. A turn: the moment where something changed or I learned something.
5. An insight that is broader than the story itself but still specific.
6. A close that is an invitation or a question, not a lecture.
7. Total length under 250 words.

Do not use "I want to share a story about" as an opener. Start in the middle of the moment.

8. Strip the sentimentality out of a story post

I wrote a story post but it is too sentimental. It reads like I am trying to be inspirational and that is not what I want.

Here is the draft:

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Rewrite the post to:

1. Keep the story intact but remove any line that is purely emotional appeal.
2. Replace feelings with specific actions and observations.
3. Cut any "lesson" that is a platitude in disguise.
4. Make the insight land because of the evidence, not because of the framing.
5. Preserve warmth without becoming saccharine.
6. Shorten the post by at least 20 percent.

Do not strip the humanity. Strip the manipulation.

9. Write a story post about a failure

I want to post about something that did not work, and I want to do it in a way that is honest without being humblebrag.

Here is the failure:

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Produce:

1. A draft that tells the story without softening the failure.
2. An acknowledgment of what I got wrong, specifically.
3. No "and that is why I am actually a better person for it" frame.
4. A specific takeaway that is useful to the reader, not just therapeutic for me.
5. A close that invites the reader to share their own version without demanding it.
6. Under 250 words.

If the failure is too recent, too raw, or too politically sensitive to post, say so.

Opinion and contrarian posts

10. Write an opinion post that is sharp but not reckless

I have an opinion I want to share but I want it to be strong without being a flame war invitation.

Here is the opinion:

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Produce:

1. A draft that states the opinion clearly in the first two lines.
2. Three specific observations that support the opinion, each grounded in something concrete.
3. An acknowledgment of the strongest counterargument, briefly.
4. A reason my opinion holds despite the counterargument.
5. A close that is firm but open, not "and if you disagree you are wrong."
6. Under 250 words.

Avoid fake nuance ("it is complicated"). Avoid fake certainty ("everyone who disagrees is wrong"). Be sharp and fair.

11. Turn a hot take into a post without burning bridges

I have a hot take but I am worried about the people and companies it could offend. Help me write it in a way that lands the point without naming and shaming.

Here is the take and the context:

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Produce:

1. A draft that expresses the opinion without naming specific people or companies who would see themselves in it.
2. A framing that makes the post about a pattern rather than a person.
3. Specific examples that are disguised enough to be safe but real enough to be meaningful.
4. A close that leaves room for disagreement.
5. A warning if the take is too sharp to post safely, even anonymized.
6. An alternative version that is tamer if the risk feels too high.

12. Write a "here is what I changed my mind about" post

I changed my mind about something and I want to write about it. These posts are hard because they can come across as humblebrag or performative.

Here is what I used to think and what I think now:

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Produce:

1. A draft that starts with the thing I used to believe, stated plainly.
2. The specific evidence or experience that changed my mind.
3. The thing I believe now.
4. What I still do not know.
5. A close that invites the reader to share what they have changed their mind about.
6. Under 250 words.

Avoid the pattern of "I used to think X, now I think Y" with no real reason for the change. The reason is the whole post.

Lists and how to posts

13. Turn a list of tips into a strong post

I have a list of tips or lessons I want to turn into a LinkedIn post. Lists can be boring. Help me make this one not boring.

Here is the list:

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Produce:

1. A hook that sets up why the list matters.
2. A tighter version of the list where each item has a specific example or detail, not just a phrase.
3. A note on the order: which item should be first and why.
4. Any item that is a cliche and should be cut or rewritten.
5. The one item that is most specific to me and should be the strongest.
6. A close that is not a call to action cliche.
7. Under 250 words total.

Avoid the generic LinkedIn list format (one emoji, one line, repeat). Write it like a human.

14. Write a how to post that is actually useful

I want to write a how to post that gives real value, not just surface level advice.

Here is the topic and what I actually know about it:

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Produce:

1. A hook that names the specific problem the how to solves.
2. Three to five steps, each with a specific detail or example that generic advice would not include.
3. The one step most people miss.
4. The common mistake that ruins the whole thing.
5. A short close that points the reader toward their next action.
6. Under 300 words.

Do not pad the steps. Cut anything that is obvious. The post should feel like advice from someone who has actually done this thing.

15. Turn a process I use into a list post

I have a process or system I use that others have asked me about. I want to turn it into a list post.

Here is the process:

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Produce:

1. A draft that opens with the outcome (why the process matters) and the hook.
2. The process as a numbered list with a specific detail for each step.
3. An example of the process in action.
4. The one step I almost cut because it seemed obvious but is actually the critical one.
5. A note on when this process does not work and what to use instead.
6. Under 300 words.

Comments and engagement

16. Write thoughtful comments on posts in my field

I want to engage more with posts in my field but my comments tend to be "great post" or nothing. Help me write comments that add value.

Here is the post and my initial reaction:

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Produce:

1. Three comment drafts, each taking a different approach: agreement with an addition, respectful disagreement, a question that deepens the conversation.
2. Each comment should reference something specific from the post, not just react to the general topic.
3. Each should be under 60 words.
4. None should start with "great post" or "love this."
5. Each should stand on its own without needing the reader to click back to the post.
6. A note on which version fits the tone of the post best.

17. Respond to a negative comment on my post

Someone left a negative comment on my post and I want to respond in a way that is honest without being defensive.

Here is the comment and the post it is on:

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Produce:

1. A response that addresses the substance of their point, not the tone.
2. An acknowledgment of anything valid in their comment.
3. A clear statement of my position, without softening or apologizing.
4. A question that keeps the conversation productive.
5. A close that is warm but does not cave.
6. A flag for any version that would escalate the situation rather than resolve it.
7. A note on when the right answer is to not respond at all.

Post structure and formatting

18. Format a block of text for LinkedIn's feed

I have a long block of text and it is too dense for LinkedIn's feed. Help me format it so people can actually read it.

Here is the draft:

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Produce:

1. A formatted version using one sentence paragraphs, line breaks, and occasional emphasis.
2. A cleaner version using occasional two sentence paragraphs for variety.
3. The first two lines pulled out as a hook that would show in the feed before "see more."
4. Any section that should be a bulleted list, with the bullets.
5. Any sentence that should be its own paragraph for emphasis.
6. A warning about overusing emojis or bullet points.

Do not add emojis. Do not add "LinkedIn voice" bullet formatting unless the content actually needs it.

19. Shorten a post that is too long for the feed

My post is too long. Help me cut it without losing the point.

Here is the draft:

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Produce:

1. A tightened version under 250 words.
2. The specific lines I cut and why each went.
3. The strongest line in the original that should stay verbatim.
4. A note on any cut that lost important nuance, with a shorter replacement.
5. An even shorter version under 150 words for when I need maximum brevity.

Preserve the hook and the insight. Cut the connective tissue.

20. Add a call to action that does not feel transactional

I need a close for my post that invites engagement without sounding like a marketer's checklist.

Here is the draft:

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Produce:

1. Three closing options, each inviting a different kind of engagement: a question, a prompt to share experience, or an invitation to disagree.
2. Each under 25 words.
3. None should say "agree?" or "thoughts?" or "drop it in the comments."
4. Each should naturally follow from the post above it.
5. A note on which fits the voice of the post best.

A close that does not ask for engagement is also valid. If the post is strong, sometimes no CTA is the right CTA.

Turning wins into posts

21. Write about a win without humblebragging

I have a professional win I want to share but I do not want it to come across as showing off.

Here is the win and the context:

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Produce:

1. A draft that leads with what I learned, not what I achieved.
2. An acknowledgment of the help, luck, or context that contributed.
3. A specific detail about the work that is more interesting than the outcome.
4. A close that is grateful without being performative.
5. A note on which parts of the post to cut if it starts to feel like self congratulation.
6. Under 200 words.

The win itself is a backdrop, not the subject.

22. Announce a milestone or promotion

I need to announce a milestone, promotion, or new role. Every version of this post on LinkedIn sounds the same. Help me write one that does not.

Here is the milestone:

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Produce:

1. A draft that announces the news without the standard "I am thrilled to share" opener.
2. A specific moment or observation from the work that earned the milestone.
3. A genuine thank you to specific people or teams, not a generic thank you list.
4. A forward looking sentence about what is next, without hype.
5. A close that is warm without being scripted.
6. Under 200 words.

Do not use "humbled and honored." Do not use "incredible journey."

Editing and polish

23. Audit a draft for LinkedIn cliches

I have a draft that might be full of LinkedIn cliches. Flag them.

Here is the draft:

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Flag every instance of:

1. "I am thrilled to share" or any variation.
2. "Lessons learned" lists that read like a command.
3. "Small acts of kindness" or similar manufactured wisdom.
4. Any variation of "and this is what I learned."
5. Fake vulnerability ("I am not going to lie, I was nervous").
6. Empty motivational phrases ("chase your dreams," "embrace the journey").
7. Over formatted bullet lists.
8. Excessive emojis (more than one or two in a 200 word post).

For each flag, propose a replacement. Tell me the overall cliche density from 1 to 10.

24. Rewrite a draft to sound like me

I have a draft that is technically fine but does not sound like me. Rewrite it in my voice.

Here is the draft and some examples of how I actually write:

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Produce:

1. A rewrite that preserves the substance but matches the voice in my examples.
2. Specific voice moves I adjusted: sentence length, vocabulary, rhythm, formality, humor.
3. A version one step more in my direction.
4. A warning if the content cannot be rewritten in my voice without losing clarity.
5. A note on which line from my voice examples I am leaning on the hardest.

Do not add phrases that are not in my examples. Match, do not invent.

25. Final pre post sanity check

I am about to post this on LinkedIn. Before I hit post, sanity check it for me.

Here is the draft:

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Check:

1. Is the hook strong enough to survive the feed preview?
2. Is the post specific, not generic?
3. Is there a cliche or empty phrase I should cut?
4. Is there a claim that could be misread or taken out of context?
5. Is the close effective or limp?
6. Is the length appropriate for the content?
7. Are there any em dashes or en dashes (I do not want any)?
8. Is there anything that reads as AI written?

Give me a list of issues with severity: must fix, should fix, optional. If the post is ready, say so in one line.