You can't judge your own LinkedIn hook

A LinkedIn writer points out that everyone knows the viral template, but you rarely see your own weak hook until the post stalls. Hand the draft to a reader who will be blunt, or to Claude or ChatGPT, and ask what is not working. Treat the AI critique as one opinion, not a verdict. The tool used here is Claude.

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How do you do it, step by step?

A LinkedIn writer points out that everyone knows the viral template, but you rarely see your own weak hook until the post stalls.
Hand the draft to a reader who will be blunt, or to Claude or ChatGPT, and ask what is not working.
Treat the AI critique as one opinion, not a verdict.
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 LinkedIn.

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?

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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 LinkedIn post draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Read it as a busy person scrolling past. Tell me where you would stop reading and why, whether the hook earns the second line, and what feels like value I think is new but probably is not. Be blunt. Do not rewrite it.

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:
Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM]. If you give options, number them (3 at most) and add one line on why each might work.

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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Frequently asked questions

How do I you can't judge your own LinkedIn hook?

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 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 LinkedIn post draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Read it as a busy person scrolling past. Tell me where you would stop reading and why, whether the hook earns the second line, and what feels like value I think is new but probably is not. Be blunt. Do not rewrite it. 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: Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM]. If you give options, number them (3 at most) and add one line on why each might work. 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 18, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026