Brainstorm listing headlines that each sell a different feature

About this exercise

You need headline options for a new listing. Write exactly 3 numbered headlines, each under 8 words, each built on a different feature from the listing notes. Skip hype words (stunning, dream, must-see, gem), leave out the price, and use plain text with nothing else on the page. Write a prompt that gets you exactly that.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Not setting the count. The AI gives 8-10 options, often grouped under headings. Try: Be exact: "Exactly 3 numbered headlines, nothing else."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for "under 30 words" and it often lands well over. Try: Cap each part instead: "each headline under 8 words."
• Repeating one feature. The AI writes three versions of the same kitchen line. Try: Add: "Each headline uses a different feature."
• Taking the seller's hype. The notes ask for "dream home" and "must-see", and the AI goes along. Try: Add: "No stunning, dream, must-see or gem."

What a strong prompt includes

• Sets the number of headlines
• Asks for different features
• Bans hype words
• Leaves out the price
• Caps each headline

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