Blog Post Outline Generator
The Blog Post Outline Generator creates comprehensive, publish-ready outlines for blog articles on any subject. Instead of staring at a blank page, you get a structured framework with headline suggestions, section breakdowns, key talking points, and internal linking opportunities.
Content marketers, freelance writers, and SEO specialists use this template when planning new articles. It works especially well for pillar content, how-to guides, listicles, and thought leadership pieces. Provide your topic, target keyword, and audience, and the prompt produces an outline you can hand directly to a writer or start drafting yourself.
The prompt uses structured output formatting to organize the outline into scannable sections. It includes SEO-specific instructions (keyword placement, meta description draft, header hierarchy) so the outline is optimized from the start rather than requiring a separate SEO pass later.
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The Prompt
Create a detailed blog post outline for the following topic and parameters:
**Topic**: [YOUR TOPIC]
**Primary Keyword**: [TARGET KEYWORD]
**Target Audience**: [TARGET AUDIENCE]
**Desired Word Count**: [WORD COUNT, e.g., 1500]
Generate the outline with this exact structure:
1. **Working Title**: Write 3 title options that include the primary keyword. At least one should be a "how-to" format and one a listicle format.
2. **Meta Description**: Draft a 150-155 character meta description that includes the primary keyword and a clear value proposition.
3. **Introduction** (approx. 10% of word count):
- Hook: an attention-grabbing opening sentence or statistic
- Problem statement: what pain point does this article address?
- Promise: what will the reader learn or be able to do after reading?
4. **Body Sections** (approx. 80% of word count):
- Create 4-7 H2 sections, each with:
- Section headline (include keyword variations where natural)
- 2-3 bullet points summarizing key arguments or steps
- Suggested evidence: a statistic, example, or case study to include
- Internal link opportunity: suggest a related topic to link to
5. **Conclusion** (approx. 10% of word count):
- Summary of key takeaways (3 bullet points)
- Call-to-action for the reader
6. **SEO Checklist**:
- Primary keyword placement recommendations (title, H2, first paragraph, conclusion)
- 3-5 secondary keywords or related terms to weave in naturally
- Suggested image alt text for 2-3 imagesUsage Tips
- Be specific with your audience: Instead of "[TARGET AUDIENCE] = marketers", try "B2B SaaS content marketers with 2-5 years experience". The more specific your audience, the more tailored the talking points.
- Set realistic word counts: A 1500-word post needs 4-5 H2 sections; a 3000-word pillar page needs 7-10. The prompt scales its depth to match.
- Iterate on the title options: Take the 3 title suggestions and ask for 5 more variations of your favorite. Headlines deserve extra iteration.
- Combine with the SEO Meta Description Writer template: Use CM-02 to refine the meta description draft into a polished, click-optimized version.
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