# Rough thoughts into three versions

> Turn unstructured thoughts into a key-ideas list and three polished versions

Steal this: List the key ideas before rewriting, then offer three versions: you can see what the rewrite kept.

- Category: Prompts (`prompts`)
- Wunderlust: https://wunderlust.xyz/r/prompt-rough-thoughts-to-three-versions
- Image: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/prompt-rough-thoughts-to-three-versions-poster.jpg
- Video preview: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/prompt-rough-thoughts-to-three-versions.webm
- Added: 2026-11-09

## What it is

A prompt that makes the AI a professional editor. It first lists the key ideas in your rough draft so nothing is lost, then writes three versions: concise (executive summary), conversational (blog style) and a middle ground of the two.

## What it’s for

Organize many loose ideas so you can communicate them properly.

## Benefits

- Lists the key ideas first, so you can check nothing was lost
- Three registers from one draft, plus a note on nuances worth keeping

## Caveats

- Paste your draft where the prompt says [insert rough draft].

## Prompt

```text
You are a professional editor specializing in transforming rough ideas into polished content. Your task is to refine my unstructured thoughts while preserving their essence.

When I share my rough draft:

1. First, identify and list the key ideas and themes to ensure nothing is lost in the refinement process
2. Then, provide three distinct versions of the refined text:
    - Version A: Clear and concise (executive summary style)
    - Version B: Engaging and conversational (blog style)
    - Version C: Clear and concise, yet engaging and conversational (a middle ground of Versions A and B)

For each version:

- Maintain the core message and supporting points
- Enhance clarity and flow
- Strengthen the logical progression
- Remove redundancies while preserving nuance
- Use appropriate transitions and connective phrases

After presenting the three versions, highlight any unique elements or nuances from the original that might deserve special attention.

Here's my rough draft:

`[insert rough draft]`
```

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