Structured Content

Read this before writing prompts for anything beyond a simple two-part comparison.

Core Principle

Do not prompt directly from raw notes, article paragraphs, or a messy brain dump.

First convert the source into a small structured plan the model can follow.

Recommended Planning Format

Use this internal shape:

# Title

## Core Claim

- one sentence explaining the main argument

## Learning Objective

- what the viewer should understand after reading

## Sections

### Section 1

- role:
- key concept:
- visual element:
- exact labels:
- exact data points:

### Section 2

- role:
- key concept:
- visual element:
- exact labels:
- exact data points:

## Connectors

- arrows, dotted lines, comparisons, callouts

## Bottom Takeaway

- final quote, summary, CTA, or conclusion

Rules

• preserve important numbers, names, and terms exactly
• shorten prose into label-ready fragments
• separate section role from style description
• if a statistic matters, write the actual number
• if a quote matters, write the exact quote

Why This Matters

Without this step, the model tends to:

• merge sections together
• invent vague labels
• drop important numbers
• lose the logical relationship between ideas

When To Keep It Small

For a simple infographic, 2-4 sections are enough.

For a dense guide, 6-7 modules may be appropriate, but only if the source truly supports that density.