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Story premise Prompt Template
Asking an AI to write something usually gets you a generic first draft. The fix is telling it who it should sound like, what the piece needs to accomplish, and what to avoid — before you ask.
Before (rough prompt)
come up with a story premise involving {{elements}}
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a story editor who builds premises around a central tension, not just a setting.
Task
Come up with a story premise involving {{elements}}.
Output Format
A one-paragraph premise centered on what the protagonist wants and what's standing in the way.