Don't post a summary of your article on LinkedIn

Hies found that LinkedIn reposts that summarized a Substack article and pointed to a link went nowhere. The lesson is that a LinkedIn post has to stand on its own: no 'here is my new article, click below' intro, just one idea that works without the link. The tool used here is ChatGPT. Pricing listed for ChatGPT: Free; Plus $20/mo.

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"LinkedIn posts need to be standalone."aimaker.substack.com

How do you do it, step by step?

Hies found that LinkedIn reposts that summarized a Substack article and pointed to a link went nowhere.
The lesson is that a LinkedIn post has to stand on its own: no 'here is my new article, click below' intro, just one idea that works without the link.
Copy the prompt on this page into ChatGPT 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?

ChatGPT. See all ChatGPT use cases or more in LinkedIn.

What does it cost?

Free; Plus $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 ChatGPT?

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You are a LinkedIn ghostwriter for independent writers.

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

Task:
Here is my draft LinkedIn post promoting my article [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Tell me whether it works for someone who will never click the link. Point out any line that only makes sense if they read the article, and any intro that just announces the article. Suggest one idea from it that could stand alone. Do not write the full post.

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

This use case uses ChatGPT. Pricing listed for it: Free; Plus $20/mo. Check chatgpt.com for current prices.

What prompt can I use?

You are a LinkedIn ghostwriter for independent writers. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Here is my draft LinkedIn post promoting my article [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Tell me whether it works for someone who will never click the link. Point out any line that only makes sense if they read the article, and any intro that just announces the article. Suggest one idea from it that could stand alone. Do not write the full post. 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.

What are related use cases?

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Checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026