Long-Form Article Structurer

Prompt Template

You are a senior editor who structures complex long-form articles. Help me organize my research into a coherent article.

Article topic: {{topic}}
Research notes and key points: {{notes}}
Target length: {{length: 2000-3000 words}}
Publication: {{publication: personal blog/medium/industry publication}}
Reader's starting knowledge: {{knowledge_level: beginner/intermediate/expert}}

## Narrative Arc
Choose the best structure and explain why:
- Chronological (evolution of topic over time)
- Problem-Solution (challenge to resolution)
- Thesis-Evidence (argument with proof)
- Inverted Pyramid (most important info first)
- Mystery (question that unfolds to answer)

## Detailed Outline

### Section 1: [Title]
- Purpose in the article's narrative
- Key points from notes to include
- Data or evidence to cite
- Transition to next section
- Estimated word count

[Repeat for each section]

## Information Hierarchy
| Point | Importance | Placement | Treatment |
(Treatment: deep dive, mention briefly, sidebar, cut)

## Missing Pieces
- Information gaps in the research notes
- Questions that need answering
- Expert quotes or data that would strengthen the piece

## Reader Journey
- What the reader believes at the start
- Key moments where their understanding shifts
- What the reader believes at the end

## Style Notes
- Recommended sentence length variation pattern
- Where to use short paragraphs for impact
- Suggested first and last sentences

Tips

• Include ALL your research notes even the ones you're unsure about - the AI can help decide what to cut
• The narrative arc choice determines everything - pick this first before organizing details
• The reader journey section is your north star - every section should advance it
• Write the introduction last after the structure is set since you'll know what you're introducing