Start with the outcome
Say what finished looks like: a table, a five-line summary, a draft email. The assistant can only aim at a target you name.
Give the context it cannot guess
Name the audience, the tone and anything it must avoid. Paste the source text instead of describing it.
Fix the format
- Length, in words or items
- Structure, such as headings or a table
- What to do when information is missing
Check and iterate
Read the first answer for gaps, then change one thing in the brief and run it again.
FAQ
How long should a brief be?
Long enough to remove guesswork. Three to six sentences covers most tasks.
