The method
Use in the initial stages of community building. Input community goals & target audience. Run each prompt individually. Refine output until satisfactory. Adapt to onboarding materials, forum guidelines, & content creation briefs. Aim for clarity & inspiration.
The prompts
Prompt 1
Define three key roles within a [Community Name] community focused on [Community Goal, e.g., sustainable living]. For each role – [Role 1: e.g., Content Creator], [Role 2: e.g., Moderator], and [Role 3: e.g., Event Organizer] – specify the responsibilities, skills required, and expected contribution to the community. Provide examples of how each role interacts with other members and contributes to achieving [Community Goal]. The target audience of the community is [Target Audience, e.g., young adults interested in eco-friendly practices].
Prompt 2
Based on the roles defined – [Role 1], [Role 2], and [Role 3] – create a concise onboarding guide for new members joining the [Community Name] community. The guide should include a welcome message, a brief overview of each role and how members can contribute, clear guidelines on community etiquette and communication, and resources for getting started (e.g., links to forum rules, introduction threads, relevant articles). Structure the guide to encourage immediate engagement and a sense of belonging, targeting the [Target Audience] demographic. Ensure the language used is inclusive and approachable.