# Write podcast show notes, title, and chapters from a transcript

Search-friendly episode titles, a description, timestamped chapters, and show notes built from your transcript.

- Topic: Content & Social Media
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Meetings, Write, Plan, Fill-in Template, Step-by-step
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-podcast-show-notes-title-and-chapters-from-a-transcript

## Prompt

```text
Turn my episode transcript into publish-ready show notes. This is step 3 of a podcast launch pack; it works on its own, and the output feeds the promotion plan in step 4.

**Show name:** [NAME]
**Episode number and guest (if any):** [DETAILS]
**Who the show is for:** [TARGET LISTENER]
**Links to include:** [guest links, resources mentioned, my CTA link]
**Transcript (with timestamps if available):** [PASTE]

Return:
1. **Title options (5):** under 70 characters, lead with the outcome or the most surprising point, use words people search for. No clickbait the episode doesn't deliver.
2. **Directory description (150-300 words):** the first 2 lines must work as a standalone hook since apps truncate. Then what listeners will learn, who the guest is, and the CTA.
3. **Chapters:** timestamped, each labeled with what happens, not "Part 2". Only if timestamps are in the transcript; otherwise give section labels and tell me to add times.
4. **Key takeaways:** 5 bullets, each specific enough to be useful on its own.
5. **Resources mentioned:** only things actually named in the transcript, with [ADD LINK] placeholders.
6. **Best quotes (3):** exact wording from the transcript, with timestamps, for social clips.

Rules: Use only what's in the transcript; don't add claims, stats, or guest credentials that aren't there. Flag anything that sounds like it needs a fact check or a sponsor/affiliate disclosure.
```

## What to fill in

- NAME
- DETAILS
- TARGET LISTENER
- guest links, resources mentioned, my CTA link
- PASTE
- ADD LINK

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