This information is from "Synthetic Mind", newsletter. I found this very helpful.
Synthetic Mind:
Here’s the secret: Every prompt I write follows an acronym I call ‘A.M.Y’
- Act as...
- My request is...
- You will give me...
Here’s an example:
“I want you to act as a world-class copywriter. My request is to get persuasive writing that captures attention. You will give me examples of captivating headlines. Let's start with this request...”
By telling ChatGPT to play a role, it gives you the same answer a person with that expertise would.