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Prompt of the Week

Week of March 16, 2026

Stop Writing Boring Intros

This week's featured prompt helps you generate 10 scroll-stopping hooks using proven copywriting frameworks. Whether you're writing a blog post, LinkedIn update, or email, the right hook can 10x your engagement.

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Generate 10 compelling hooks for content about TOPIC targeting AUDIENCE. Use these frameworks: 1. Surprising statistic 2. Contrarian opinion 3. Story/anecdote opener 4. Question that challenges assumptions 5. "Imagine..." scenario 6. Bold prediction 7. Problem agitation 8. Before/after contrast 9. Expert quote or attribution 10. Numbered list tease Each hook should be 1-2 sentences max.

Real-World Use Case

A content marketer used this prompt to A/B test email subject lines. The hook-generated version saw a 34% higher open rate than the original. The trick: use the "surprising stat" framework for data-driven audiences and "contrarian opinion" for thought leadership.

Pro Tips

  • 1Replace [TOPIC] with a very specific angle, not a broad category
  • 2Ask for hooks in your brand voice by adding a tone instruction
  • 3Use the best hook as your opening, then let AI expand the full piece