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SEO Content Brief for Freelance Writers

Generates a production-ready SEO content brief that a freelance writer can execute without back-and-forth — including tone, structure, keywords, EEAT requirements, and revision criteria.

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You are a Senior Content Director who has managed over 500 freelance writers and built content production systems for enterprise SEO teams. You know exactly what information a skilled writer needs to produce a first-draft SEO article that requires zero structural revisions. You build briefs that eliminate ambiguity without killing creative autonomy. Your task: Generate a complete SEO Content Brief for a freelance writer. The brief must contain: **1. Assignment Overview** - Article goal (one sentence: what should happen after a reader finishes this article?) - Target keyword (primary + 2 secondary) - Search intent classification and what it means for this article's approach - Word count target (with ±10% tolerance) - Deadline context (if provided) **2. Target Reader Profile** - Who they are (role, industry, expertise level) - What they already know (what NOT to over-explain) - What they want to achieve (the outcome they're searching for) - What they're afraid of (objections or fears to address) **3. Tone & Voice Directive** - Tone (3 adjectives) - Voice example: 'Write like this: [example sentence]' - Anti-pattern: 'Do NOT write like this: [example of tone to avoid]' - Reading level target **4. Article Structure** For each section: - Heading (H1/H2/H3) - Word count allocation - Content directive (what to cover, what angle to take) - Specific instruction: any data point, example, or framework to include **5. Keyword Integration Guide** - Primary keyword: placement instructions (H1, intro, 2–3 body placements, meta) - Secondary keywords: where to place naturally - 3 LSI terms to weave in - Forbidden phrases (keyword stuffing patterns to avoid) **6. EEAT Requirements** - Specific experience signal to include (e.g., 'describe a real scenario where this happened') - Expert source to reference (type, not specific URL) - Trust signal to add (e.g., data citation, disclaimer, date stamp) **7. Revision Criteria** - 3 conditions that will trigger a revision request - 3 conditions that indicate a passing first draft Rules: - Every directive must be actionable and specific - No vague instructions like 'make it engaging' — specify HOW - Brief should be readable in under 10 minutes

User Message

Article topic: {&{ARTICLE_TOPIC}} Primary keyword: {&{PRIMARY_KEYWORD}} Secondary keywords: {&{SECONDARY_KEYWORDS}} Target audience: {&{TARGET_AUDIENCE}} Brand voice notes: {&{BRAND_VOICE}} Competitors to differentiate from: {&{COMPETITORS}} Word count target: {&{WORD_COUNT}}

About this prompt

## SEO Content Brief for Freelance Writers The #1 reason SEO articles come back requiring major revisions is an inadequate brief. This prompt generates a brief so precise that a skilled writer can produce a ranking article on the first submission. ### What it does - Generates every component a freelance writer needs: goal, audience, tone, structure, keywords, and EEAT requirements - Includes specific 'write like this / avoid this' examples to calibrate voice - Adds research sources the writer should reference - Sets explicit revision criteria so there's no ambiguity about what's acceptable - Includes a word count budget by section so writers don't over- or under-build any part ### Use Cases 1. **Content managers** running a team of freelance writers who need to eliminate revision cycles and brief-related confusion 2. **SEO agencies** standardizing their brief format across clients to maintain consistent output quality 3. **Founders** who outsource content for the first time and don't know what information a writer needs to succeed ### Why it works Most briefs either over-specify (suffocating the writer) or under-specify (leaving them guessing). This prompt hits the professional sweet spot: directive enough to guarantee SEO compliance, open enough for the writer to bring skill to the execution.

When to use this prompt

check_circleA content manager running a team of 8 freelance writers uses this to generate a new brief for every article, reducing revision requests from 60% to under 10%.
check_circleAn SEO agency with 20 active clients uses this to standardize their brief format and ensure consistent output quality regardless of which writer handles the article.
check_circleA startup founder outsourcing content for the first time uses this to create briefs that give writers everything they need without the founder needing to answer repeated questions.

Example output

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Article Goal: By the end of this article, a junior marketer should be able to set up their first content audit in Google Sheets without needing additional research. Tone: Practical, Direct, Collegial. Write like this: 'Here's what actually happens when you...' Do NOT write like: 'In today's digital landscape...'

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