LinkedIn or Instagram carousel
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## Role Act as a content creator specialising in educational carousels. ## Context I want to explain an idea in a carousel people will save and share. ## Objective Create the script for a 6 to 10-slide carousel and its caption. ## Details (fill in what is in square brackets) - [idea or topic] - [social network] - [audience] - [call to action] ## Step-by-step instructions 1. Write three hook options for the cover. 2. Develop one idea per slide in under 25 words. 3. Suggest the visual for each slide. 4. Write the post caption and a close. ## Output format Table per slide (text, visual) and the caption with relevant hashtags. ## Quality criteria - The cover promises something specific. - Each slide is understood in three seconds. - The close invites a specific action. ## Self-check Before answering, check every quality criterion. If information is missing, ask me instead of making it up, and at the end state what you have assumed.
Objective
Create the script for a 6 to 10-slide carousel and its caption.
When to use it
This prompt is ideal when you have a complex concept or educational guide and need to distil it into bite-sized, engaging visual slides. It shines when you want to boost saves and shares by ensuring clarity and pace. However, it is less effective for purely aesthetic, image-heavy carousels where the copy is secondary to mood or photography. If you are creating high-level brand storytelling without a specific educational takeaway, this prompt might feel too rigid for your needs.
Worked example: input (fictional data)
Worked example: full response
Variants
Quick Impact Version
Instead of 6-10 slides, restrict the output to exactly 4 slides total: one cover, two content slides, and one call-to-action slide. Prioritise punchy, one-sentence bullet points that get straight to the value. This structure is perfect for mobile users who want to consume information rapidly while commuting or on short breaks.
Expert Level Audience
Adjust the tone to be highly professional and technical. Assume the audience already knows the basics and wants advanced strategies or industry-specific insights. Focus on actionable data and professional frameworks rather than introductory concepts. Ensure the language reflects a sophisticated, business-oriented style suitable for senior leadership and industry peers.
Storytelling Focus
Rewrite the prompt to prioritise a narrative arc rather than a listicle format. Ensure each slide contributes to a broader story, building tension or curiosity that leads to the final slide's resolution. This approach is better for building emotional connection and brand loyalty rather than purely educational value.
Common mistakes
- Putting long paragraphs on each slide.
- Using figures without a source.
- Using overly complex jargon that alienates readers outside of your immediate industry bubble. How to avoid it: Explain concepts as if speaking to a bright university student. Define any acronyms clearly.
- Neglecting the visual hierarchy, making the text compete with the slide background images. How to avoid it: Ensure high contrast between text and background. Use simple, clean fonts for readability.
- Failing to create a cohesive design flow between the first and last slide. How to avoid it: Use consistent colours and design elements throughout to ensure the carousel feels like one piece.
- Ending the carousel without a clear, singular direction for the reader to follow. How to avoid it: Stick to one specific call to action per carousel. Don't overwhelm users with multiple requests.
Related guide
- AI for marketing and social media: more ideas, same rules
- Create and edit images with ChatGPT: step-by-step guide (2026)
- AI for small shops: product listings, photos and customer service
General and assistant-specific tips
Tips by assistant
- ChatGPT: it can generate the image in the chat; ask for changes one at a time on the same image.
- Gemini: it can generate and edit images in the app; describe changes one at a time.
Getting the most out of it
- Paste the prompt as is and only replace what is in [brackets].
- If the answer does not fit, do not start over: ask for “shorter”, “more formal” or “as a table”.
- Always review the result before using it: AI can get facts, dates or names wrong.
Before you paste it: quick checklist
- Don’t paste real customer data or full invoices.
- Describe your business in one sentence: trade, type of customer and area.
- Ask for gaps in [brackets] so you can fill in real data yourself.
- Check any tax or legal obligation on the relevant official website.
How to adapt it to your assistant
The template works the same in ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude because it only uses plain language. If your assistant supports fixed instructions (custom instructions, Gems or projects), you can store your preferred tone and format there and paste only the variable part. On a free plan, split long requests into two or three shorter messages.