If you want to use ChatGPT properly, it is important to give him as much information as possible in the first message. The freer you leave the AI, the less you are in control. So before you start asking for something, think about what you want to achieve.
Story about Cheese in ChatGPT
Suppose you want to write a story about cheese.
If you ask the question “write a story about cheese” you get a huge story about cheese. Super fun, but maybe not what you want at all.
Once upon a time there was a quaint village called Cheesedale, nestled in a green valley surrounded by rolling hills and babbling rivers. Cheesedale wasn’t just a village; It was known for its centuries-old cheesemaking traditions. The villagers were incredibly proud of their craft and their cheese was praised for the unique flavors and aromas it traveled around the world.
In the heart of Cheesedale lived a young cheesemaker named Casper, who grew up with stories about the legendary cheeses of the past. His grandmother, Greta, was the best cheesemaker in the village, and her cheeses were so sought after that they were even offered as gifts to kings and queens. Casper was determined to follow in her footsteps and become the best cheesemaker of his generation.
While learning the secrets of his grandmother’s craft, Casper discovered that cheese making was more than just a technique; it was an art, a magical alchemy where milk, time and craftsmanship came together in perfect harmony. Each cheese had its own personality and character, and only a true master cheese maker could express it.
One day Casper got an inspiring idea. He wanted to create a new cheese, a cheese that had never been tasted before. He dreamed of a cheese that would be so delicious and unique that it would enchant the taste buds of anyone who would taste it. He searched for undiscovered ingredients and experimented with old and new techniques. After many months of trial-and-error, it was finally time to reveal his creation.
The big reveal took place at the annual Cheesedale Cheese Fair, an event where cheese lovers from around the world came to discover the latest flavors and creations. Casper had carefully matured his new cheese and was convinced that this would be his masterpiece. He called his creation “Golden Dawn” because of its golden crust and the promise of a new dawn for the cheese world.
When the moment of truth finally arrived, the villagers held their breath, waiting for the reactions of the visitors. The first bite of the Golden Dawn was a sensation; The taste was a harmony of creaminess, a touch of nuttiness and a mysterious depth that no one could place. The cheese was a triumph and quickly became the talk of the fair.
News of the Golden Dawn spread like wildfire and soon orders poured in from all over the world.
In this example I am not satisfied because I actually wanted something completely different. I want to:
- A Story About Cheese
- It should be short
- It should be for children
- It is set in the Middle Ages
So I ask (in a new chat):
“Write a short story of about 100 words about cheese. The story must be suitable for children, set in the Middle Ages.”
Once upon a time, in a medieval village, there was a little boy named Casper. He loved cheese! One day he discovered a magical cheese shop, hidden in a dark alley. The old cheese master gave Casper a special piece of cheese, made of stardust and moonlight. “Eat this and your dreams will come true,” he said. Casper took a bite and suddenly he became the bravest knight in the village! He saved the day with his courage and his new magical power: cheese throwing! And so Casper became the hero of the village, all thanks to the magic cheese.
Okay, I’m not satisfied yet. You can simply adjust GPT by saying, for example:
Add sarcastic humor.
Once upon a time, in a boring medieval village, there was a little boy named Casper. You never guessed what he loved: cheese! One day he discovered a magical cheese shop, of all places, hidden in a dark alley. “As if cheese wasn’t magical enough,” Casper thought.
The old cheese master gave him a special piece of cheese, made of stardust and moonlight, because that is apparently what cheese needs. “Eat this and your dreams will come true,” he said. Casper took a bite and – poof! – he became the bravest knight in the village. How cheesy!
Casper saved the day with his courage and his new magical power: cheese throwing! Because what better weapon than cheese? And so Casper became the hero of the village, all thanks to the magical cheese that contained absolutely no extra calories.
Okay but what if your GPT first tells you who he is?
As a novelist, I’m going to come up with a creative and engaging story that can captivate readers for a long time. I can choose any genre like fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and more — but the goal is to write something that has an excellent storyline, engaging characters, and unexpected twists. My first request is to write short story of about 100 words about cheese. The story must be suitable for children, set in the Middle Ages and contain sarcastic humor
In a medieval village, known for its delicious cheese, lived a wise but sarcastic mouse named Sir Gouda. One day, while sitting in a creamy Camembert, he decided to teach the children of the village a wise lesson.
“Ah, little children,” he began, “a life without cheese is like a knight without a sword, a king without a crown, or a jester without a joke. Learn the value of cheese, and you will never be hungry or dissatisfied.”
The children listened, and wondered: would cheese really be that important, or was this just a mouse stroke?
Summarize this in a tweet
In a medieval village, a sarcastic mouse named Sir Gouda teaches the children that a life without cheese is like a knight without a sword. But is cheese really that important, or is it just a mouse stroke? 🧀🐭 #Kaaswijsheid #SirGouda”
Do you see subtle changes? It is therefore important to first think carefully about what you want and then ask this as clearly as possible in the chat.
Well enough about cheese and get started yourself:
Play it out[^1]: [^1]:https://jamesbachini.com/advanced-chatgpt-prompt-engineering/
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Other comments
- You were probably brought up politely too. although it feels unnatural not to say please and thank you, it is not necessary for the AI.
- For the examples above, I used GPT-4 from OpenAI.
- Please note that you have up to 4000 tokens in a chat. So if you are going to write very long texts or you keep a chat conversation going for a very long time, you will see that the chat will ‘forget’ things since everything you have already chatted counts towards the number of tokens.
