# 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.

- Topic: Writing & Editing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Analyze, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/get-brutally-honest-feedback-on-my-draft-or-idea

## Prompt

```text
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.
```

## What to fill in

- e.g. blog draft, pitch, essay, business idea, cover letter
- AUDIENCE
- GOAL
- gentle / direct / brutal
- PASTE

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