Chapter 9 · 8 lessons · 894 min

Prompt Template Formats

A pocket library of proven prompt shapes for every situation.

Lessons in this chapter

All lessons are free and open — start anywhere, in any order.

  1. 1
    The 5 Classic Prompt Formats
    RTF, CRISP, RICCE, RACE, COSTAR — the templates pros copy-paste daily.
    112 min
  2. 2
    System Prompts vs User Prompts vs Examples
    Where to put what — the architecture of a production-grade prompt.
    110 min
  3. 3
    Format Library — Copy-Paste by Task
    A working library: emails, social posts, summaries, code, research, hiring, and more.
    114 min
  4. 4
    Advanced Patterns — Chain, Critique, Self-Review
    Patterns that double the quality of any output: step-by-step reasoning, self-critique, structured JSON.
    112 min
  5. 5
    Lovable Prompt Recipes — Deep Dive
    Copy-paste prompts for Lovable that consistently produce production-ready output.
    113 min
  6. 6
    Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
    The 5 traps beginners fall into when working on prompt template formats — and the fix for each.
    111 min
  7. 7
    A Real-World Walkthrough
    A start-to-finish example of applying prompt template formats to a real project you can copy.
    111 min
  8. 8
    Mental Models That Actually Help
    The 3 mental models we keep coming back to when things get hard in prompt template formats.
    111 min