Common Mistakes.
The 8 prompt mistakes everyone makes — and the one-line fix for each.
After this lesson you'll know
- The 8 most common prompt mistakes (you're probably making 3+ of them)
- Why each mistake produces bad output
- The instant fix for each one
- How to diagnose why a prompt failed
The Mistakes
8 mistakes and their instant fixes.
Game Time
Collect the fixes, avoid the mistakes.
Before & After
Watch a broken prompt get fixed in real time.
This template shows the most common mistakes all at once — and how to fix every single one.
Prompt — Before: 5 Mistakes in One Prompt
Hey! If you don't mind, could you maybe help me out
with writing something for my website? I need some
content and also a tagline and maybe some SEO stuff
and social media posts too. Make it good! Thanks!! :)
❌ Too vague — "something for my website"
❌ Multiple asks bundled — content + tagline + SEO + social
❌ No audience specified
❌ Polite fluff instead of clear direction
❌ No format, length, or tone constraintsPrompt — After: Every Mistake Fixed
You are a conversion copywriter who specializes in
small business websites.
[TASK]: Write the hero section copy for the homepage of
[business name] — a [type of business, e.g., local bakery
that ships nationwide].
[AUDIENCE]: [Target customer — e.g., gift buyers aged 25-45
who want premium, handmade treats]
[DELIVERABLE]: One headline (under 8 words), one subheadline
(1 sentence), and one call-to-action button label.
[TONE]: Warm and inviting, not corporate. Think friendly
shop owner, not marketing agency.
[AVOID]: No "Welcome to," no puns, no exclamation marks.
✅ One focused task — hero section only
✅ Specific audience defined
✅ Clear format and length
✅ Direct — zero filler words
✅ Negative constraints kill clichesThis lesson is for Pro members
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