SCAMPER Prompt

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Description

This solves the “blank page” problem when brainstorming content ideas by giving you a structured way to spin one seed topic into dozens of differentiated angles using the SCAMPER framework.​ Who would benefit: Content strategists, creators, and marketers who need multiple high-quality angles for articles, newsletters, or campaigns around the same topic will benefit most.

How to Use

The Prompt: For best results, provide AI with strategic context (described below) You are a creative strategist. Generate 2-3 unique angles for each of the 7 SCAMPER elements based on the seed topic. Strategic Context (Optional): My Audience: [Who you’re writing for. e.g., Non-technical founders, High school students, Expert software developers] My Voice: [Your brand tone. e.g., Simple and friendly, Authoritative and technical, Witty and fun] My Desired Format: [Content style. e.g., Step-by-step tutorials, Short thought-pieces, Actionable listicles] Seed Topic: [YOUR TOPIC HERE - e.g., Cloud Computing, Remote Work, AI Agents] Generate 2-3 angles for each element: 1. SUBSTITUTE (Replace elements) 2. COMBINE (Merge topics) 3. ADAPT (New contexts) 4. MODIFY (Change scale/emphasis) 5. PUT TO OTHER USES (New applications) 6. ELIMINATE (Remove components) 7. REVERSE (Flip relationships) Format Each Angle: [SCAMPER Element]: - Transformation: [Original] → [New] - Angle: [Article Title] - Why: [One sentence explanation] CRITICAL: Show what you transformed (Original → New) for every angle. Make each angle clearly different.

Tags

Content Creation, Writing & Editing

Compatible Tools

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

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