Approve a plan before AI drafts anything

Instead of writing longer and longer prompts, give Claude context about who you are and what good looks like, let it ask its own questions, and approve its plan before it writes. A LinkedIn creator sharing these tips calls it moving from operator to approver. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.

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"The system is knowing when to stop prompting and start approving."x.com

How do you do it, step by step?

Instead of writing longer and longer prompts, give Claude context about who you are and what good looks like, let it ask its own questions, and approve its plan before it writes.
A LinkedIn creator sharing these tips calls it moving from operator to approver.
Copy the prompt on this page into Claude and fill in your own details.
Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.

Which tool does this use?

Claude. See all Claude use cases or more in Drafting.

What does it cost?

Free; Pro $20/mo

What should you watch out for?

Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.

What prompt should you use with Claude?

Rebuild any prompt with the prompt helper

You are a writing coach who helps writers get to a first draft.

Context:
- I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM].
- My voice: [YOUR VOICE]
- My goal: [YOUR GOAL]

Task:
Here is my about-me file and one example of work I consider good [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. I need [PIECE]. Before drafting, ask me up to 5 questions, then give me a short plan: the angle, the outline, and what you'll leave out. Wait for my approval before writing anything.

Constraints:
- Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID].
- Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing.
- If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start.

Output format:
Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item.

Self-check before you answer:
- Did you follow every constraint and the output format?
- Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords.
- Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]?
Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

Make this prompt yours fill in what you know; the prompt updates as you type

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Your meta-prompt

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Frequently asked questions

How do I approve a plan before AI drafts anything?

Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?

This use case uses Claude. Pricing listed for it: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check claude.com for current prices.

What prompt can I use?

You are a writing coach who helps writers get to a first draft. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Here is my about-me file and one example of work I consider good [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. I need [PIECE]. Before drafting, ask me up to 5 questions, then give me a short plan: the angle, the outline, and what you'll leave out. Wait for my approval before writing anything. Constraints: - Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID]. - Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing. - If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start. Output format: Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item. Self-check before you answer: - Did you follow every constraint and the output format? - Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords. - Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]? Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

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Where does this come from?

Checked Oct 15, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026