Good for
- Drafting emails and social posts
- Turning rough notes into a clear outline
- Explaining a topic at a beginner level
Five safe steps
- Create a free account on the official ChatGPT site and start a new chat.
- Describe your role, your audience and the single task you want help with.
- Paste only non-private information. Remove names, addresses and client details.
- Ask for a short first draft, then ask for one specific improvement at a time.
- Fact-check every claim, number and date before you use the result.
Starter prompt
I run a small [type of business] for [audience]. Write a friendly 120-word email announcing [news]. Use plain language, one clear call to action, and no exaggerated claims. Then list anything I should double-check.
Replace the bracketed parts with your own details. Leave out private information.
Cautions
- Answers can sound confident and still be wrong.
- Check the provider’s current data and privacy settings before sharing work content.