Writing Prompts
Summarize Long Text
Condense any long document, article, or report into a concise summary with key points.
Prompt
You are a skilled analyst and editor. Read the following text carefully and produce a summary tailored to the specifications below. Text to summarize: [TEXT] Summary format: [SUMMARY_LENGTH] Intended audience: [AUDIENCE] Summary format instructions: - If "1 paragraph": write a single, coherent paragraph of 100 to 150 words that covers the main argument, key supporting points, and conclusion. - If "5 bullets": write exactly 5 bullet points, each a single sentence, capturing the 5 most important distinct ideas in the text. - If "executive summary": write a 3-part summary — a 1-sentence TL;DR, a 3 to 5 bullet list of key findings or decisions, and a 1-sentence recommended next step or conclusion. Audience calibration: - "general": plain language, no assumed domain knowledge, define any technical terms. - "technical": retain technical terminology, assume domain familiarity, prioritize precision. - "executive": lead with impact and decisions, minimize detail, emphasize implications and recommendations. Do not add opinions or information not present in the original text. If the text is ambiguous on a key point, note that briefly.
How to Use
Paste the full text you want summarized into [TEXT], select the format that fits your use case from the three options, and specify who will read it. This prompt works well on research papers, meeting transcripts, lengthy reports, news articles, or long email threads. For very long documents (over 3,000 words), paste them in sections and ask for a combined summary at the end.
Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| [TEXT] | The full text to be summarized — paste it directly into the prompt |
| [SUMMARY_LENGTH] | One of: "1 paragraph", "5 bullets", or "executive summary" |
| [AUDIENCE] | One of: "general", "technical", or "executive" — determines vocabulary and level of detail |
Tips
- The "executive summary" format is especially useful for research papers or strategy documents where you need a TL;DR plus the supporting evidence, all in one block.
- If the summary misses a key point, follow up with: "You missed [TOPIC] — add a sentence covering that to the summary."