10 AI tools with practical prompts to get started using right now
*Edit: See newer posts about JSON prompting too. Get fast wins today by applying these to everyday tasks. Each prompt can save you hours or help you learn and grow more in less time. 1. ChatGPT Use it to draft blog posts, product descriptions, email campaigns, and outlines. Action: Paste one piece of your existing content, ask it to improve tone, clarity, or engagement, and then publish the revision. PROMPT: “Act as my business writing assistant. I will paste one of my recent blog posts or emails. Improve it for clarity, flow, and reader engagement while keeping my original tone and message intact. Then create a strong headline and call-to-action.” 2. Canva Magic Studio Create branded visuals, short videos, and social media posts in minutes. Action: Open a blank template, click “Magic Write,” describe your brand and goal, then let it design three post options. Adjust colors, download, and post. PROMPT: “You are my brand design strategist. Suggest three social media post ideas using my brand colors and tone focused on [goal: awareness, lead generation, etc.]. Include suggested text overlays and layout ideas that I can build in Canva.” 3. Perplexity.ai Instant research engine powered by AI. Action: Ask one question about your market or competitors. Use the citations it provides to craft a quick insight post or market update email for your clients. PROMPT: “Research current trends and top challenges facing [target audience or industry]. Summarize key insights in five bullet points with one cited source each. Finish with one quick action I can take to address each challenge.” 4. OpusClip Transforms long videos into short, high-impact clips. Action: Upload your last video or webinar. The tool finds engaging highlights and formats them for social media. Post one clip a day for consistent visibility. PROMPT: “I will upload a full-length video or podcast link. Identify the three most engaging short clips for social media. Suggest timestamps, hook captions, and one sentence summaries I can use for each clip.”