Storytelling: Unleashing Creativity in LLMs with Contextual Auto-Completion
Discover how contextual auto-completion unlocks the full creative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling nuanced storytelling and personalized content generation
As non-technical founders and sales professionals, you know the value of great storytelling—especially when communicating ideas to customers, teams, or investors. But what if your AI assistant could generate not just content, but deeply nuanced narratives automatically?
Enter "Nested Prompting," a powerful yet straightforward technique that enables AI tools to fill in context-specific ideas seamlessly using simple tags: < >.
What is Nested Prompting?
Nested Prompting involves strategically placing tags within your writing where you want the AI to provide context-sensitive completion. The AI reads your surrounding text—before and after the tags—and generates fitting content within those markers.
Why Use Nested Prompting?
Nested Prompting helps you:
Enhance narrative coherence
Save valuable time
Generate detailed, contextually relevant content
Nested Prompting in Action: Examples
Prompt:
I walked into the office <describe the atmosphere> and saw everyone staring. AI:
I walked into the office buzzing with tension and saw everyone staring.
Prompt:
The conference began <mention time of day> as planned, despite the <mention unexpected obstacle>.
AI:
The conference began early in the morning as planned, despite the sudden power outage.
Prompt:
She opened her pitch with <engaging statistic> that immediately grabbed attention.
AI:
She opened her pitch with "80% of our clients see immediate ROI," immediately grabbing attention.
Advanced Technique: Deeply Nested Prompting
Nested Prompting can become even more powerful when you use deeply nested prompts. Think of them as layers of instructions within your tags.
Prompt:
Our product <describe the main benefit <highlight speed and convenience>> outperforms competitors.
AI:
Our product provides lightning-fast service and unmatched convenience, outperforming competitors.
Prompt:
The client entered the lobby <describe lobby details <reflect company values>>.
AI:
The client entered the lobby sleek and minimalist, clearly reflecting the company's dedication to simplicity and innovation.
Prompt:
During our launch <mention emotional moment <highlight customer reaction>>, we knew we had succeeded
AI:
During our launch, witnessing customers' enthusiastic applause, we knew we had succeeded.
Sales Focused: Nesting Domain Knowledge
Prompt:
During my cold call, I led with <mention a compelling customer success story> to capture attention quickly.
AI:
During my cold call, I led with how our platform increased client leads by 45% within two months, instantly capturing attention.
Prompt:
When I emailed the prospect <describe timing or circumstance <reflect urgency>>, the response rate doubled.
AI:
When I emailed the prospect right after their latest product announcement, highlighting the urgency to capitalize on momentum, the response rate doubled.
Prompt:
The demo was set up to showcase <highlight unique selling point <mention ease of use>>.
AI:
The demo was set up to showcase our intuitive dashboard, emphasizing ease of use that prospects immediately appreciated.
Prompt:
After connecting on LinkedIn, I messaged them <mention personalized detail <highlight common interest>> to build rapport.
AI:
After connecting on LinkedIn, I messaged them referencing our shared passion for digital marketing trends, instantly building rapport.
Prompt:
The follow-up call addressed <mention common objection <provide concise rebuttal>>, leading to immediate interest.
AI:
The follow-up call addressed their concern about integration complexity, demonstrating our effortless integration process, leading to immediate interest.
Personalization Technique: Nesting User Information
Using personalized information and nesting prompt can become even more powerful when you use deeply nested prompts. Think of them as layers of instructions within your tags.
Prompt:
You're invited to an exclusive evening at our luxury hotel, <describe event experience <tailored specifically to <mention if guest is a person or company>, reflecting <mention customer profile, highlighting <mention specific customer preferences>> and <mention if accompanied by spouse>>>>.
AI:
You're invited to an exclusive evening at our luxury hotel, an intimate gala designed specifically for you and your wife—celebrating your personal love of timeless elegance and jazz music—where every detail reflects your refined tastes, from handcrafted cocktails inspired by your favorite classics, to live performances beneath glittering chandeliers, creating memories tailored uniquely for your shared story.
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