Each Note needs one atomic insight, not a cut essay

Notes repurposing in that workflow extracts one standalone insight per Note, rewrites the hook for Substack network tone, and links to the full piece. Truncating an essay intro into a Note is the failure mode to avoid. The tool used here is ChatGPT. Pricing listed for ChatGPT: Free; Plus $20/mo.

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How do you do it, step by step?

Notes repurposing in that workflow extracts one standalone insight per Note, rewrites the hook for Substack network tone, and links to the full piece.
Truncating an essay intro into a Note is the failure mode to avoid.
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 Substack.

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?

Rebuild any prompt with the prompt helper

You are an experienced Substack writer and growth editor.

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

Task:
Here is my Substack essay draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. List five standalone sentences that surprised me during research. Turn each into a Note under 500 characters with a contrarian or specific opener that stands alone, then one line pointing to the full essay. Do not paste essay paragraphs.

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

Anything left in [BRACKETS] is for you to fill in, or the AI will ask you. Nothing you type leaves your browser. Want to rebuild a prompt you found elsewhere? Use the prompt helper.

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Your meta-prompt

Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude. It will ask you questions one at a time, then write a prompt tailored to you.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I each Note needs one atomic insight, not a cut essay?

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 an experienced Substack writer and growth editor. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Here is my Substack essay draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. List five standalone sentences that surprised me during research. Turn each into a Note under 500 characters with a contrarian or specific opener that stands alone, then one line pointing to the full essay. Do not paste essay paragraphs. 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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Where does this come from?

Checked Oct 17, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026