Why prompts are everything

Using AI for presentations boils down to one thing: describing what you want in a single instruction. Write a good prompt and the AI output hits 80% quality right out of the gate. Write a bad one and you get unusable garbage.

This guide compiles 50 battle-tested prompt templates across six categories. Copy, fill in your specifics, and use immediately.

Note: these prompts work with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other general-purpose AIs. Some also work with AI presentation tools like Gamma and Tome for direct slide generation.

Category 1: Presentation Content Generation (10 prompts)

1. Pitch Deck Outline Generator

You are a professional pitch deck designer. Help me design a 15-slide outline for [Company/Project Name]'s [Series A / Pre-Seed] fundraising pitch. Our core business is [one-sentence description]. Our target customers are [target audience]. Organize the logic from an investor's perspective, clearly stating the core message for each slide.

2. Product Launch Presentation

Write a slide-by-slide script for a new product launch presentation. The product is [product name], the core selling points are [selling points], and the audience is [audience]. The tone should be "impactful but not overblown." Each slide should be deliverable in under 30 seconds. 10-12 slides.

3. Industry Analysis Report

I'm preparing an industry analysis report on [industry name] for company leadership. Please outline a 15-slide structure with titles and key data points for each slide. Must include: market size, competitive landscape, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations.

4. Educational Courseware

Design a presentation for a [course name] class, 45 minutes long, approximately 12-15 slides. Target students: [describe student background]. The style should be "clear, step-by-step progression," with key teaching points per slide. Learning objective: [learning goal].

5. Weekly/Monthly Report

Write a [department] monthly report presentation outline for [month], to be presented to the CEO. Must highlight: core KPI achievement, key project progress, existing problems, and next month's plan. Around 8 slides, data-driven.

6. Competitive Analysis

I'm building a competitive analysis presentation. Main competitors are [Competitor A] and [Competitor B]. Compare across four dimensions: product features, pricing strategy, market share, and user experience. Generate a 10-slide structure with key content per slide.

7. Strategic Planning Deck

Design a next-year strategic planning presentation framework for [Company Name], to be delivered to the board. Must include: market review, core challenges, strategic objectives, execution pathways, and resource allocation. Around 15 slides, logically rigorous.

8. Project Proposal

I need to submit a project proposal presentation to client [Client Name]. Our solution is [Solution Name]. Generate a 12-slide proposal structure including: client pain points, solution overview, case studies, pricing proposal, and implementation plan.

9. Annual/Quarterly Review

Design a [quarterly/annual] review presentation for the whole company. Tone should be "positive and inspiring." Include: performance review, highlight projects, team recognition, and future outlook. 10-12 slides.

10. Trade Show / Event Introduction

We're attending [Trade Show Name] and need a booth introduction presentation. Target: potential customers. Showcase our core product [Product Name]. Design an 8-slide structure, each slide highlighting one key selling point.

Category 2: Copy Polishing (8 prompts)

11. Title Optimization

Generate 5 more impactful presentation titles for the following content: [original content]. Requirements: concise, punchy, under 10 words.

12. One-Sentence Summary

Summarize the following content in one sentence, suitable for a presentation title area: [paste content]

13. Data Storytelling

Transform the following data into presentation-friendly copy. Requirements: concise and impactful: [paste data]

14. Pain Point Description

Describe [target user]'s pain points and needs in one sentence. It should be vivid and emotionally resonant.

15. Solution Description

Explain how [Solution Name] solves [core pain point] in three sentences, suitable for a "Solution" slide.

16. CTA Optimization

Design 5 high-conversion CTA button texts targeting [audience], for the scenario: [specific scenario].

17. Quotes and Citations

Recommend 3-5 classic quotes or famous sayings about [topic], suitable for opening or closing a presentation.

18. Punchline Generator

Create 3 punchline-style taglines around [topic], each under 15 words, suitable for slide titles or closings.

Category 3: AI Image Generation (8 prompts)

19. Midjourney: Corporate Illustration

Flat illustration style, modern office setting, [scene description], clean white background, soft blue and gray color scheme, vector art --ar 16:9 --v 6

20. DALL-E: Slide Background

A modern, clean presentation slide background with [topic-related elements], minimal design, soft gradients, professional look, 16:9

21. Midjourney: Cover Image

Abstract geometric background, [industry color palette], glassmorphism style, elegant composition, high quality, 8k, --ar 16:9 --v 6

22. Midjourney: People Illustrations

Business professional [person description], corporate portrait style, warm lighting, neutral background, photorealistic --ar 3:2 --v 6

23. Data Visualization Recommendation

Recommend the 3 most suitable chart types for the following data: [paste data]. Explain why each chart is the best fit.

24. Icon Description Generation

Design 5 SVG icon descriptions for [topic], suitable for AI image generation tools, consistent style, line icons.

25. Flowchart Generation

Generate a flowchart in Mermaid format for the following business process description, suitable for inserting into a presentation: [process description]

26. Color Scheme Recommendation

Recommend 3 color schemes for a [industry type] presentation. Each should include: 2 primary colors, 2 secondary colors, 1 accent color, with hex values.

Category 4: Speech Scripts (8 prompts)

27-34. Slide-by-Slide Speaking Script

Write a speaking script for this presentation, slide by slide. For each slide I need:
1. Opening line (attention grabber)
2. Core content (deliverable in 20-30 seconds)
3. Transition phrase to the next slide

Presentation content: [paste slide titles and key points]

Use this single template for all 8 speech script scenarios — pitch decks, product demos, investor presentations, internal reports, conference talks, training sessions, sales decks, and webinar scripts. Just swap in your content.

Category 5: Layout & Design (6 prompts)

35. Layout Recommendation

Recommend the optimal layout for the following content: [content description], number of slides: [number], style: [description]. Recommend: information density per slide, text-to-image ratio, font pairing.

36. Font Pairing

Recommend 3 Chinese-English font pairing schemes suitable for [industry] presentations. Requirements: professional style, good Chinese readability, system-default or free for commercial use.

37. Animation Recommendations

Recommend appropriate animation pacing and transition effects for a [scenario type] presentation. Required effect: professional not flashy, clear information presentation.

38. Page Layout

Content: one title + three key points + one chart + one conclusion. Recommend the optimal page layout considering 16:9 aspect ratio.

39. Color Accessibility Check

Here's my current presentation color scheme: [paste colors]. Target audience: [description]. Evaluate whether it communicates clearly and provide optimization suggestions.

40. Information Density Check

Here's the per-slide content of my presentation: [paste content]. Evaluate whether information density is too high and provide suggestions for splitting or simplifying.

Category 6: Gamma / Tome Specific (10 prompts)

41-50. AI Presentation Tool Prompts

41. Gamma Content Prompt (English — works better)

Create a [number]-slide presentation about [topic] for [audience]. Style: [modern/corporate/creative]. Include: key stats, comparison table, and actionable takeaways.

42. Gamma Content Prompt (Chinese)

Generate a [number]-slide presentation about [topic] for [audience]. Style: [modern/business/creative]. Include: core data, comparison tables, and action recommendations.

43. Tome Narrative Prompt

Build a storytelling presentation about [topic]. Open with a surprising stat, follow with the problem, then the solution, and close with a vision of the future. [number] slides, conversational tone.

44. Gamma Branded Prompt

[Company/Product] presentation. Color scheme: [primary color hex]. Tone: [professional/friendly/bold]. Audience: [description]. Include our value proposition, key features, customer testimonials, and pricing overview.

45. Tome Workshop Prompt

Create an interactive workshop presentation on [topic] for [audience size] people. Include: icebreaker slide, main content sections with discussion prompts, group exercise instructions, and summary page.

46. Gamma Multi-Section Prompt

Presentation structure: Section 1 — The Problem (3 slides), Section 2 — Our Solution (4 slides), Section 3 — Proof (3 slides), Section 4 — Next Steps (2 slides). Topic: [topic]. Audience: [audience].

47. Tome Data-Heavy Prompt

Data presentation on [topic]. Include: executive summary, 5 key metrics with visualizations, trend analysis, and recommendations. Clean, minimal design. [number] slides.

48. Gamma Personal Brand Prompt

Personal brand / portfolio presentation for [name/profession]. Sections: About Me, Core Skills, Featured Projects, Testimonials, Contact. Modern creative style with personality.

49. Tome Event Recap Prompt

Event recap presentation: [event name]. Include: event overview, key moments, attendee stats, highlights, lessons learned, and thank you slide. Photo-heavy layout.

50. Gamma Quick Start Prompt

Quick 5-slide overview of [topic]. Slide 1: hook. Slide 2: problem. Slide 3: solution. Slide 4: why it works. Slide 5: next step. No fluff, sharp copy, visual-first.

This collection is continuously updated. If you have great prompts to share, leave a comment.