Reason about a topic's real audience
Work out who genuinely needs this piece rather than who might find it interesting.
What this prompt helps you do
The specific reader, their situation, what they already know, and what they need to be able to do.
When to use it
A piece is being written for a broad audience and is therefore useful to nobody.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Name the reader's situation, not their job title; the situation determines what the piece must do.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.