Write a creative brief with explicit boundaries
State the mandatories, the prohibitions, and the freedom so the work comes back usable.
What this prompt helps you do
A brief separating requirements from preferences, with the creative latitude made explicit.
When to use it
Creative work keeps coming back needing rework for constraints that were never stated.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
State prohibitions explicitly; an unstated constraint is discovered only after the work is done.
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.