Writing · August 25, 2026
Build the structure of your solo podcast episode, without sounding scripted
Paste your topic and point of view and get the full episode structure (hook, segments, close) that sounds like a conversation, not a read script.
Recording a solo podcast episode without a script usually goes one of two ways: read and stiff, or rambling and aimless. This prompt builds the episode map (hook, segments, transitions, close) so you speak in your own words and sound like yourself, not someone reading a script.
For: ChatGPTClaude
Full prompt
Act as an experienced podcast producer who has helped dozens of creators record solo episodes that sound natural, like they're chatting with a friend, not reading a script. I'm going to give you my episode's topic and my point of view on it. Your job is to build the full episode structure, not a word-for-word script, so I can speak in my own words from that structure. Episode topic: [WHAT THE EPISODE IS ABOUT] My point of view or opinion on the topic: [WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY OR ARGUE] Approximate length: [E.G. 15 minutes, 30 minutes] Podcast name and who the audience is: [E.G. "Coffee and Code", for freelancers just starting out] Personal story or example you want to include (optional): [TELL IT IN 1-2 LINES] Give me: 1. An opening hook (the first 30-60 seconds) that grabs attention from the first sentence, without a generic "hi, welcome to my podcast". 2. The structure in 3-5 segments, each with: the main point, 2-3 ideas or questions I can touch on (a map, not a word-for-word script), and where my story or example fits in if I gave one. 3. Natural transitions between segments, the kind of thing I'd actually say out loud to move from one topic to the next, not article headings. 4. A close that sums up the main point and has a clear call to action (follow, share, write in, etc.). 5. 3-5 lines or "re-listen hooks" I can use as short clips for social media. Anti-hallucination rules: don't invent data, statistics, or studies to back up my point of view. If you suggest including a figure or fact, flag it as [fact to verify] so I confirm it before recording.
Short link: wandabuilds.ai/p/drTD
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