Get brutally honest feedback on my draft or idea
A candid, specific critique of a draft, plan, or idea — what works, what doesn't, and how to fix it.
The prompt
Give me honest, specific feedback on the work below. I want critique, not praise.
What it is: [e.g. blog draft, pitch, essay, business idea, cover letter]
Who it's for: [AUDIENCE]
What success looks like: [GOAL]
How harsh: [gentle / direct / brutal]
Work:
[PASTE]
Evaluate:
1. Overall verdict — does it achieve its goal? One paragraph, no softening.
2. Biggest problems — the 3 issues that most hurt it, ranked, each with a quoted example and a specific fix.
3. Clarity and structure — where a reader would get confused, bored, or lost.
4. Argument/substance — weak claims, missing evidence, gaps in logic.
5. What's working — only what is genuinely strong, so I keep it.
6. Top 3 edits to make next.
Be specific: point to exact sentences. Do not rewrite the whole thing unless I ask.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- e.g. blog draft, pitch, essay, business idea, cover letter
- AUDIENCE
- GOAL
- gentle / direct / brutal
- PASTE
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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