Blog Post Outline

Goal

Produce a clear, section-by-section blog post outline tailored to a specific topic and target audience, ready to hand off to a writer or expand directly.

Trigger

When a user needs to plan a blog post and has a topic and audience in mind.

Steps

1. 1

   Read the blog request below and identify the core topic, target audience, and any implied tone or content goals: $blog_request

   • □Topic is clearly identified
   • □Target audience is defined
   • □Tone or intent is inferred if not stated

   Topic and audience:
   
   $blog_request

2. 2

   Define the blog post's purpose: is it to educate, persuade, inspire, or convert? State the single key takeaway the reader should leave with.

   • □Purpose is one of: educate, persuade, inspire, or convert
   • □One clear key takeaway is articulated
3. 3

   Draft a compelling working title and a one-sentence hook that would appear in the intro to grab the target audience's attention.

   • □Title is specific and audience-relevant
   • □Hook addresses a pain point or curiosity
4. 4

   Build the full outline with labeled sections: Introduction, 3–5 body sections each with a heading and 2–3 bullet points describing the content, and a Conclusion with a call-to-action.

   • □Each body section has a clear heading
   • □Bullet points describe content, not just label it
   • □Conclusion includes a specific call-to-action
5. 5

   Review the outline for logical flow, audience fit, and completeness. Flag any section that feels redundant, missing, or misaligned with the stated purpose.

   • □Sections flow naturally from one to the next
   • □No major subtopic is missing
   • □Tone is consistent with the target audience

Output format

Return the outline as a structured document with clearly labeled sections (Introduction, body headings, Conclusion). Under each section, list 2–3 concise bullet points describing what that section will cover. Precede the outline with the working title, post purpose, and key takeaway in a brief header block.