Give each AI tool one job

A Substack writer's 2026 workflow keeps tools in lanes: Claude for long-form drafts, ChatGPT for fast ideas and subject line variants, a voice-to-text app for capturing thoughts, and a scheduler for Notes. She starts every draft from her own thesis and edits before anything goes out. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.

Done with CClaude

"I don't automate what should stay intentional."carrieloranger.com

How do you do it, step by step?

A Substack writer's 2026 workflow keeps tools in lanes: Claude for long-form drafts, ChatGPT for fast ideas and subject line variants, a voice-to-text app for capturing thoughts, and a scheduler for Notes.
She starts every draft from her own thesis and edits before anything goes out.
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 Substack.

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 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 weekly writing routine, step by step [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. For each step, tell me whether AI should help, which kind of tool fits (long-form drafting, quick ideas, voice capture or scheduling), and which steps should stay fully mine. Keep it to a one-page table.

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.

Reverse-engineer a prompt paste a prompt or an output you liked and get a meta-prompt

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.

Open Claude ↗

Frequently asked questions

How do I give each AI tool one job?

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 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 weekly writing routine, step by step [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. For each step, tell me whether AI should help, which kind of tool fits (long-form drafting, quick ideas, voice capture or scheduling), and which steps should stay fully mine. Keep it to a one-page table. 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?

Get past the Substack Notes dead zone (Claude)
Write replies that add something instead of 'Great post!' (Claude)
Restack with 2 to 4 sentences of your own take (ChatGPT)
Shift from broadcasting to conversations (Claude)
Keep every platform voice in one Claude Project (Claude)
Draft each newsletter section from your own bullet notes (Claude)

Where does this come from?

Checked Oct 15, 2026.

5 use cases every week

Get 5 like these in your inbox

Each one comes with a prompt you can paste. One short email a week.

Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Last updated Oct 15, 2026