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REWRITE ARTICLE (20 prompts)
1. ⭐ Announcement Text Polishing
You are a proofreader for event announcements. Correct the text for spelling and grammar errors.
Apply the following formatting rules strictly:
- Reference the 2025 calendar. Before any date, insert the corresponding weekday as follows: Die Veranstaltung findet am Samstag, 22. November, statt.
- Write out numbers up to twelve in words. Keep larger numbers as digits.
- Write out units of measurement such as Meter, Minuten, and Euro (not m, min, etc.).
- Format times as Stunden.Minuten Uhr, for example: 9.30 Uhr.
- Write out months in full.
- Format phone numbers as Vorwahl.Rufnummer, for example: 0165.23454454.
Return only the corrected text without any additional commentary or explanations.
2. ⭐ Short Article Edit (~1,650 characters)
You are a professional newspaper editor. Edit the following text according to journalistic standards: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and factual neutrality.
Unify style and tone. Remove filler words and optimize sentence structure for readability. The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. The argumentation must be logical and coherent.
Shorten the text to a length between 1600 and 1700 characters (including spaces). Output only the edited text in the desired length, without any additional notes or explanations. Leave all direct quotes unchanged and do not invent anything.
3. ⭐ Medium Article Edit (~1,900 characters)
You are a professional newspaper editor. Edit the following text according to journalistic standards: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and factual neutrality.
Unify style and tone. Remove filler words and optimize sentence structure for readability. The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. The argumentation must be logical and coherent.
Shorten the text to a length between 1800 and 2000 characters (including spaces). Output only the edited text in the desired length, without any additional notes or explanations.
4. ⭐ Local Newspaper Author Text Edit (~3,400 characters)
You are an editor for a local newspaper. Edit the following text according to journalistic guidelines: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, neutrality, correct spelling, and grammar.
Shorten the text to a length between 3200 and 3600 characters (including spaces). Do not generate a text of any other length. Do not add any additional information such as headings, and do not begin the text with a date or time.
Leave all direct quotes unchanged. Do not add any fabricated quotes or invent any facts.
5. ⭐ Medium-Long Article Edit (~2,550 characters)
You are a professional newspaper editor. Edit the following text according to journalistic standards: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and factual neutrality.
Unify style and tone. Remove filler words and optimize sentence structure for readability. The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. The argumentation must be logical and coherent.
Shorten the text to a length between 2400 and 2700 characters (including spaces). Output only the edited text in the desired length, without any additional notes or explanations.
6. ⭐ Very Short Article Edit (~1,075 characters)
You are a professional newspaper editor. Edit the following text according to journalistic standards: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and factual neutrality.
Unify style and tone. Remove filler words and optimize sentence structure for readability. The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. The argumentation must be logical and coherent.
Shorten the text to a length between 1050 and 1100 characters (including spaces). Output only the edited text in the desired length, without any additional notes or explanations.
7. ⭐ Long Article Edit (~3,500 characters)
You are a professional newspaper editor. Edit the following text according to journalistic standards: accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and factual neutrality.
Unify style and tone. Remove filler words and optimize sentence structure for readability. The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. The argumentation must be logical and coherent.
Shorten the text to a length between 3200 and 3800 characters (including spaces). Output only the edited text in the desired length, without any additional notes or explanations. Do not add any additional elements such as headings.
8. ⭐ Sports Results List
Create a results list with the top three finishers from each age group.
Use the format: 1. Vorname Name, Verein, Zeit;
Remove all paragraph breaks and present the results as continuous text. Place a comma after each time entry and a semicolon at the end of each age group. Format the age group names in bold.
9. ⭐ Headline Suggestions (Append to Article)
Based on the article content, generate the following four items and append them at the end of the text:
1. An Online-Teaser (short, attention-grabbing teaser for online use)
2. An Onlineüberschrift (online headline)
3. A short Printüberschrift (print headline)
4. A Print-Teaser (approximately 100 characters)
Use only information contained in the article. Do not invent facts. Respond with the entire updated article content followed by the four generated items.
10. Shorten Article by Half
You are a professional editor. Summarize the following article to approximately half its original length. Retain all key information, quotes, and facts. Do not invent new information.
Verify that your summary is consistent with the original text and does not contradict it. Respond with the complete shortened article.
11. Translate Article to English
You are a professional translator. Translate the following German article into fluent, natural English. Preserve the original tone, structure, and meaning. Keep proper nouns unchanged.
Do not add any commentary or explanations. Respond with only the translated article.
12. Simplify Language (Easy Reading)
You are an editor specializing in accessible language. Rewrite the following article in simple, easy-to-understand English. Use short sentences, common vocabulary, and avoid jargon.
Preserve all key facts. Do not invent new information. Respond with the complete rewritten article.
13. Convert Press Release to News Article
You are a newsroom editor. Rewrite the following press release as a neutral, objective news article. Remove promotional language and marketing claims. Focus on the newsworthy facts.
The first sentence must not begin with a date, location, or time. Do not invent any facts. Respond with the complete article.
14. Fix Spelling and Grammar
You are a proofreader. Correct the following text for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Do not change the content, meaning, or style of the text.
Respond with the complete corrected text.
15. Expand Bullet Points into Article
You are a journalist. Transform the following bullet points or notes into a well-structured, coherent article. Use journalistic writing standards: clear paragraphs, logical flow, and factual tone.
Use only the information provided. Do not invent facts or quotes. Respond with the complete article.
16. Add Structured Data Markup
Analyze the article and add appropriate Schema.org JSON-LD structured data as a code block at the end of the text. Identify the article type (NewsArticle, Event, Recipe, etc.) and extract relevant fields.
Respond with the entire article content followed by the structured data block.
17. Adjust Tone to Formal
You are a professional editor. Rewrite the following article in a formal, authoritative tone suitable for a business or institutional audience. Remove colloquialisms, slang, and informal expressions.
Preserve all facts and the article's length. Do not invent new information. Respond with the complete rewritten article.
18. Adjust Tone to Conversational
You are a digital content editor. Rewrite the following article in a warm, conversational tone suitable for a blog or lifestyle magazine. Make it engaging and approachable while keeping all facts accurate.
Preserve the article's length. Do not invent new information. Respond with the complete rewritten article.
19. Remove Duplicate Information
You are a copy editor. Review the following article and remove any redundant or repeated information. Consolidate duplicate points into single, clear statements. Improve the overall flow.
Do not add new information. Respond with the complete cleaned-up article.
20. Convert to Interview Format
You are a journalist. Restructure the following article into a Q&A interview format. Extract all direct and indirect quotes and turn them into answers. Formulate appropriate questions based on the context.
Use only information present in the article. Do not invent quotes or facts. Respond with the complete reformatted article.
REWRITE ARTICLE — ACTION BUTTON (12 prompts)
21. ⭐ Bold All Names
Bold all personal names, city names, and club/organization names throughout the text.
Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks. Only modify the formatting of the specified names; do not alter any other content.
22. ⭐ Insert Hyperlinks
Find all web addresses in the format www. within the text and convert them into clickable hyperlinks pointing to the URL mentioned in the text.
Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks. Only add the hyperlinks; do not alter any other content.
23. ⭐ Police Reports Notice
Add a new paragraph at the end of the text and insert the following passage: Hier weitere Polizeimeldungen aus der Region Heidenheim lesen.
Link this passage to the URL: https://www.hz.de/thema/polizeimeldungen-blaulicht-landkreis-heidenheim
Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks.
24. ⭐ WhatsApp Notice
Add a new paragraph at the end of the text and insert the following passage: Jetzt neu: Die HZ auf WhatsApp – hier klicken und aktuelle News aufs Handy bekommen.
Link this passage to the URL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaF8hoTGZNCl6DnNvs0M
Leave all other text unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks.
25. ⭐ Insert Subheadings
Insert meaningful subheadings after every second paragraph. Format them as H2 headings. Begin after the second paragraph.
Leave the original text unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks.
26. Add Newsletter Signup CTA
Add a new paragraph at the end of the text: Bleiben Sie informiert – abonnieren Sie unseren kostenlosen Newsletter.
Link this passage to the URL: https://www.example.com/newsletter
Leave all other text unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content.
27. Add Related Article Link
Add a new paragraph at the end of the text: Lesen Sie auch: Weitere Artikel zu diesem Thema finden Sie hier.
Link "hier" to the URL: https://www.example.com/thema
Leave all other text unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content.
28. Convert Hyperlinks to Plain Text
Find all hyperlinks in the text and replace them with plain text, showing the URL in parentheses after the link text. For example: "Click here (https://example.com)".
Leave all other content unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content.
29. Number All Paragraphs
Add a sequential number at the beginning of each paragraph in the format [1], [2], [3], etc.
Leave all other content unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content.
30. Remove All Formatting
Strip all formatting (bold, italic, links, headings) from the text and return it as plain, unformatted text.
Do not change any wording. Respond with the entire article content as plain text.
31. Italicize All Quotes
Find all direct quotes (text between quotation marks) in the article and format them in italics.
Leave all other content unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content, including all unchanged blocks.
32. Add Source Attribution Footer
Add a new paragraph at the very end of the article in italics: Quelle: [extract the primary source or organization mentioned in the article].
If no clear source is identifiable, write: Quelle: Redaktion. Leave all other text unchanged. Respond with the entire updated article content.
GENERATE TITLE (7 prompts)
33. ⭐ Generate Title (Standard)
Create an engaging journalistic headline for this text.
Use only information that appears in the text. Do not invent facts.
Return only the headline.
34. Clickbait-Style Title
Create an attention-grabbing, curiosity-driven headline for this article. Make it compelling enough to encourage clicks, but ensure it accurately represents the content.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
35. SEO-Optimized Title
Create an SEO-friendly headline for this article. Place the most important keyword near the beginning. Keep it under 60 characters. Make it informative and clear.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
36. Question-Style Title
Create a headline for this article in the form of a question. The question should highlight the main topic and spark the reader's curiosity.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
37. Short Print Headline
Create a concise print headline for this article. Maximum 50 characters. It should be punchy, direct, and informative.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
38. Title with Location
Create a headline for this article that includes the city or region name mentioned in the text. Keep it under 70 characters. Prioritize local relevance.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
39. Title with Colon Structure
Create a headline in the format "Topic: Specific Detail" using a colon to separate the general theme from the key news point. Keep it under 70 characters.
Use only information from the text. Return only the headline.
GENERATE EXCERPT (7 prompts)
40. ⭐ Generate Excerpt (Standard SEO)
Write a clear, SEO-optimized excerpt for this text between 120 and 170 characters long. Do not address the reader directly. Make no promotional promises. Ensure it is concise, relevant, and contains no URLs.
Return only the excerpt text.
41. Teaser-Style Excerpt
Write a teaser excerpt for this article between 130 and 160 characters. It should create curiosity and motivate the reader to click through to the full article, without giving away all details.
Return only the excerpt text.
42. Factual Summary Excerpt
Write a factual, neutral summary excerpt for this article between 120 and 160 characters. Focus on the who, what, and where. No opinions or commentary.
Return only the excerpt text.
43. Excerpt with Key Quote
Write an excerpt for this article between 120 and 170 characters that incorporates or references the most important direct quote from the text, if one exists. Otherwise, summarize the key fact.
Return only the excerpt text.
44. Localized Excerpt
Write an excerpt for this article between 120 and 160 characters that emphasizes the local relevance of the story. Mention the specific city, region, or community affected.
Return only the excerpt text.
45. Excerpt as Short Narrative
Write an excerpt for this article between 130 and 170 characters that reads like the opening line of a story. Draw the reader in with a compelling narrative hook.
Return only the excerpt text.
46. Excerpt with Numbers/Data
Write an excerpt for this article between 120 and 160 characters that highlights the most important number, statistic, or data point from the article. Lead with the figure if possible.
Return only the excerpt text.
FILL YOAST SEO FIELD → META DESCRIPTION (3 prompts)
47. ⭐ Standard Meta Description
Analyze the article and create an optimized meta description between 120 and 160 characters (including spaces). It should clearly convey the main topic, contain relevant keywords, encourage clicks, and contain no URLs.
Return only the meta description without quotation marks.
48. Action-Oriented Meta Description
Create a meta description between 120 and 155 characters that includes a subtle call to action. Use active verbs. Convey what the reader will learn or gain from the article.
Return only the meta description without quotation marks.
49. Local SEO Meta Description
Create a meta description between 120 and 160 characters optimized for local search. Include the city or region name and the main topic. Make it relevant for users searching locally.
Return only the meta description without quotation marks.
FILL YOAST SEO FIELD → SEO TITLE (3 prompts)
50. Standard SEO Title
Create an SEO-optimized title for this article. Place the primary keyword at the beginning. Keep it under 60 characters. Make it clear and descriptive.
Return only the SEO title.
51. SEO Title with Brand
Create an SEO-optimized title for this article under 60 characters in the format: [Primary keyword topic] | [Brand Name]. Place the most important keyword near the beginning.
Return only the SEO title.
52. Long-Tail SEO Title
Create an SEO title for this article targeting a long-tail search query. Think about what a user would type into Google to find this article. Keep it under 60 characters.
Return only the SEO title.
FILL YOAST SEO FIELD → FOCUS KEYPHRASE (3 prompts)
53. Primary Focus Keyphrase
Analyze the article and identify the single most important focus keyphrase that best represents the main topic. It should be 2-4 words, commonly searched, and specific to the content.
Return only the keyphrase, nothing else.
54. Local Focus Keyphrase
Analyze the article and identify a focus keyphrase that combines the main topic with the local area or city mentioned. It should be 2-4 words and reflect a likely local search query.
Return only the keyphrase, nothing else.
55. Event-Focused Keyphrase
Analyze the article and extract a focus keyphrase related to any event, deadline, or timely topic mentioned. It should be 2-4 words and reflect what users would search for regarding this event.
Return only the keyphrase, nothing else.
FILL YOAST SEO FIELD → KEYPHRASE SYNONYMS (3 prompts)
56. Keyphrase Synonym List
Analyze the article and generate 3 to 5 keyphrase synonyms or closely related search terms for the main topic. These should be alternative phrases a user might search for.
Return only the comma-separated list of synonyms, nothing else.
57. Broad Keyphrase Variations
Analyze the article and generate 3 to 5 broader keyphrase variations that capture related search intent. Include both shorter and longer-tail alternatives.
Return only the comma-separated list of variations, nothing else.
58. Question-Based Keyphrase Synonyms
Analyze the article and generate 3 to 5 keyphrase synonyms phrased as questions that users might type into a search engine. Focus on informational search intent.
Return only the comma-separated list of question-keyphrases, nothing else.
GENERATE SOCIAL MESSAGE (8 prompts)
59. Facebook Post
Write a Facebook post promoting this article. Keep it between 100 and 200 characters. Use an engaging, conversational tone. Include a hook that encourages clicks. Do not use hashtags.
Return only the post text.
60. Twitter/X Post
Write a tweet promoting this article in under 250 characters. Make it concise and attention-grabbing. Include 2-3 relevant hashtags at the end.
Return only the tweet text.
61. LinkedIn Post
Write a professional LinkedIn post promoting this article. Keep it between 150 and 300 characters. Use a business-appropriate tone. Highlight the key insight or takeaway.
Return only the post text.
62. Instagram Caption
Write an Instagram caption for this article between 150 and 250 characters. Use an engaging, visual tone. Include 3-5 relevant hashtags at the end. Add one appropriate emoji at the beginning.
Return only the caption text.
63. Social Post with Question
Write a social media post for this article that starts with a thought-provoking question related to the main topic. Keep it under 200 characters. The question should spark engagement and encourage readers to click.
Return only the post text.
64. WhatsApp Broadcast Message
Write a short WhatsApp broadcast message promoting this article. Keep it under 160 characters. Be direct and informative. Do not use hashtags or emojis.
Return only the message text.
65. Social Post with Statistic
Write a social media post promoting this article that leads with the most striking number, fact, or statistic from the text. Keep it under 200 characters. Make it shareable.
Return only the post text.
66. Threads / Bluesky Post
Write a short, casual social media post for Threads or Bluesky promoting this article. Keep it under 200 characters. Use a friendly, informal tone. No hashtags.
Return only the post text.
GENERATE ACF FIELD (9 prompts)
67. RSS Feed Summary (ACF: rss_summary)
Write a concise plain-text summary of this article for use in an RSS feed. Keep it between 200 and 300 characters. Be factual and informative. Do not include any HTML or formatting.
Return only the summary text.
68. Print Teaser (ACF: print_teaser)
Write a short print teaser for this article in approximately 100 characters. It should be a compelling one-liner that works as a page reference in a printed newspaper.
Return only the teaser text.
69. Push Notification Text (ACF: push_notification)
Write a push notification message for this article. Maximum 100 characters. Be urgent, direct, and informative. It must work as a standalone message without additional context.
Return only the notification text.
70. Audio Summary Script (ACF: audio_summary)
Write a brief spoken-word summary of this article suitable for a news podcast or audio briefing. Keep it between 200 and 400 characters. Use natural, conversational phrasing meant to be read aloud.
Return only the script text.
71. Article Tags/Keywords (ACF: article_tags)
Analyze the article and generate 5 to 8 relevant tags or keywords. Focus on topics, people, locations, and events mentioned. Use lowercase.
Return only the comma-separated list of tags, nothing else.
72. Breaking News Ticker Line (ACF: ticker_text)
Write a single breaking news ticker line for this article. Maximum 80 characters. Be factual, direct, and immediately understandable without additional context.
Return only the ticker text.
73. Newsletter Subject Line (ACF: newsletter_subject)
Write an email subject line for a newsletter featuring this article. Keep it under 60 characters. Make it compelling enough to drive opens. Avoid spam trigger words.
Return only the subject line.
74. Article Summary for Print Layout (ACF: print_summary)
Write a brief summary of this article for use in a printed newspaper sidebar or info box. Keep it between 200 and 350 characters. Be factual and concise. No formatting or HTML.
Return only the summary text.
75. Content Warning / Topic Label (ACF: content_label)
Analyze the article and assign a single topic category label such as: Politik, Wirtschaft, Sport, Kultur, Lokales, Blaulicht, Bildung, Gesundheit, Umwelt, or Gesellschaft.
Return only the label, nothing else.
GENERATE TAXONOMY TERMS (4 prompts)
Generate tags (open)
Analyze the article content and suggest 3–8 fitting tags. Return only a comma-separated list of tags, nothing else.
- Taxonomy: Post Tags
- Send existing terms to AI: No
- Allow creating new terms: Yes
Generate tags (people and organizations)
Read the article and extract the names of all people and organizations mentioned. Prefer to re-use an existing term verbatim if they match, only create a new term if no existing term matches. Return them as a comma-separated list of tags.
- Taxonomy: Post Tags
- Send existing terms to AI: Yes (careful, only if low amount)
- Allow creating new terms: Yes
Assign category
Analyze the article content and choose the single most fitting category from the available ones. Return only the category name, nothing else.
- Taxonomy: Categories
- Send existing terms to AI: Yes
- Allow creating new terms: No
Assign location (custom taxonomy)
Read the article and determine which city or town it is primarily about.
Choose from the available locations. If the article is not about a specific location, use "General". Return only the location name, nothing else.
- Taxonomy: Location (if you have a custom taxonomy like this)
- Send existing terms to AI: Yes
- Allow creating new terms: No