Prompt Review: I Tested the 'One Prompt Outline System' — and Still Had to Rewrite the Whole Thing

I tried to outline a new series for my channel using Claudia Faith’s One Prompt Outline System… before I even knew what the series was. Spoiler: it did not go well.

I tried to outline a new series using Claudia Faith’s One Prompt Outline System… before I even knew what the series was. Spoiler: it did not go well.

But once I gave the mental clutter a seat at the table? The prompt snapped into place. Suddenly it had power.

Enough power to help me write the first edition of This Week in AI Tea — my weekly hot-take digest for women who want to stay sharp at work without wading through 400 thinkpieces written by men named Brad.

Here’s what actually happened when I tested it.

The Prompt That Exposed Every Lazy Thought I Had

Claudia’s system doesn’t write for you — it helps you think. You give it the basics, and it gives you structure instead of filler. It offers three outline angles so you stay in charge of the creative choices. You pick what fits, then write it yourself. And the pace is intentional: a quick outline, a focused draft. It keeps your voice intact while making the whole process faster and clearer.

“The One Prompt Outline System”

(By Claudia Faith / The AI Soloist)

I’m writing a newsletter post about [YOUR TOPIC].

My audience: [Describe who they are - their role, experience level, and current situation. 
Example: “Newsletter creators who have 100-500 subscribers and publish weekly but struggle to grow”]

Their main challenge: [What specific problem keeps them stuck. 
Example: “They write consistently but their posts don’t get engagement or shares”]

My unique experience with this: [What you’ve personally done or learned. Example: “I grew from 200 to 2000 subscribers in 3 months by changing how I structure my posts”]

The one thing I want them to walk away with: [The single most important takeaway. 
Example: “A framework they can use to outline their next post in 10 minutes”]

Now give me 3 different outline options using this structure:
Section 1 - Hook & Setup (5-7 lines total)

Open with a specific moment, realization, or observation (not a question)
Include 2-3 sentences on why this matters right now
End with 3 bullet points showing what’s coming in the post

Section 2 - The Appetizer (5-7 quick items)

List 5-7 quick wins, links, tools, or insights they can use immediately
Keep each description to 1-2 lines maximum
Make these valuable enough that someone could stop reading here and still get value

Section 3 - Story Bridge (3-5 paragraphs)

Share ONE specific story from my experience that connects to the main lesson
Include what went wrong, what I learned, or what changed
Make this about a real moment, not a general observation
End with a transition into the main teaching

Section 4 - The Deep Dive (Main Teaching)

Present the core framework, system, or lesson in detail
Break it into clear steps with the why behind each step
Include what NOT to do at each stage
Give concrete examples for each point
Make this the longest section - this is why they came

Section 5 - The Takeaway

ONE specific action they can take in the next 10 minutes
Include exactly what to do, why it works, and how to start
Make this so clear they could start immediately after reading

Section 6 - Engagement Hook

End with something that makes them want to respond
This could be a poll, a question about their experience, or an invitation to try something and report back
Make it feel natural, not forced

Section 7 - The P.S.

Include 1-2 P.S. sections mentioning related posts, paid offers, or personal updates
Keep these brief and relevant to what they just read

For each of the 3 outlines, suggest:

A specific opening line for Section 1
The actual story premise for Section 3 (based on my experience above)
3-4 bullet points outlining the framework in Section 4
The exact action step for Section 5
A specific engagement question for Section 6

Make each of the 3 options feel completely different in angle and approach.

Claudia adds one crucial disclaimer:
Tweak it. Make it yours. Love her for that. So tweak I did!

What I Tested It On

I used this prompt to outline the first edition of my new series This Week in AI Tea — a quick, spicy roundup of AI news written for smart women who don’t have the time or patience for LinkedIn jargon cosplay.

The test article was “The AI Jargon Hangover.”
You can read the final post here:

What Happened

Round 1? Disaster.
Not because the prompt was bad — but because my idea was half-baked. I ran the outline prompt before I had a real angle. Rookie mistake.

Sequence matters.
Clarity → Outline → Draft. Not the other way around.

So I backed up and ran something I now swear by:
Mia Kiraki 🎭’s “Make AI Argue With Itself” prompt.
Three AI personas debated my concept until the fluff fell off and the angle clicked.

Only then did I re-run Claudia’s builder.
And that’s when it successfully delivered clean structure and a writing runway that felt… honestly fun.

What Worked

• The 7-section flow is 🔥. It forces rhythm, from hook → payoff → CTA.

• The “Appetizer” + “Story Bridge” combo creates tension and release.

• Personalization is built in. You can bend it to your voice easily.

• Claudia’s “tweak it” rule is non-negotiable: “Make it yours.” (Girlboss approved.)

• The post was surprisingly successful. One reader, Sam Illingworth even complimented the format in a comment, without realising the format itself was an experiment. So hats off, Claudia Faith, this format really is bomb!

And let me confess something: even with a strong outline, the piece didn’t write itself. I spent one hour tweaking the outline and the draft until it finally snapped into place. Then I got carried away — I fell a little in love with this prompt — and spent another two hours building two One Prompt Outline Systems for my recurring series: one for This Week in AI Tea, and one for Prompt Review. I expect this should speed up my weekly post-writing process!

Where It Could Go Further

• It assumes your idea is locked. If not, this prompt will overwhelm you.

• It doesn’t generate section headlines (a massive opportunity for clarity + tension).

• You’ll get the best results if you sharpen your concept before touching this structure.

I Hacked Claudia’s Prompt. Sorry, Not Sorry.

As a marketer and an unapologetic headline snob, I added that generates great headline alternatives for each section. Here’s what it looked like:

For each section, generate a bold, scroll-stopping headline.
Provide three styles:
A bold, reputation-risking title.
A cliffhanger-style title.
A polished quote-worthy title, suitable for a Forbes.com headline.

Adding this instantly made each section feel like a clear segment with a defined emotional beat.

I’ll keep using this stack:
Mia’s sharpening prompt → Claudia’s outline → my headline layer.
The trio is chef’s kiss.

Triple-Threat Headline Generator Prompt by AI Meets Girlboss:

Act as a triple-threat headline coach for long-form creators. I’ll paste my article or newsletter below. Your job is to give it a title and generate bold, scroll-stopping section headers.

Produce three styles for each:
1. A bold, reputation-risking title The kind that makes people think, “Did she really just say that?”
2. A cliffhanger-style title The kind that forces a scroll because the tension is too good to ignore.
3. A polished, quote-worthy title Think Forbes.com energy: clean, smart, high-authority.

This Prompt Won After I Stopped Using It Wrong

Claudia’s One-Prompt Outline System is a keeper — especially if you think better with structure or you’re trying to write fast.

But here’s what I found: This is not a “help me think” prompt. It’s a “help me execute” prompt. You have to do your clarity work first. Your future self will thank you.

🔥 Huge shoutout to Claudia Faith of The AI Soloist for building one of the clearest outline tools I’ve tested. Go subscribe — your workflow will improve for sure.

Later Girlbosses! 🩷🦩

Pinkie out.

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