Chapter 2 · Lesson 4
Fix This Prompt
Practice turning weak prompts into usable instructions.
Your AI answer is not wrong. It is just not useful enough.
Do not restart. Repair.
When the first answer misses, keep the conversation going. Add missing context, point out what is wrong, and ask for a revision.
Name the failure
Say "too long", "too formal", "missing examples", "not actionable", or "wrong audience". Clear feedback is a prompt too.
prompt choice
The answer is too generic. What is the best follow-up?
Compare the prompts closely. Look for useful context, constraints, and a clear output.
The second prompt is where useful work often starts.