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AI Prompts for Social Media 2026

Updated June 2026 · 10 min read
Social media is the highest-volume writing task for most creators and brands. These prompts eliminate the blank page for every major platform.

🐦 Twitter / X

Viral hook

"Write 10 tweet hooks about [topic]. Each should create curiosity or challenge a common assumption. Under 200 characters each. No hashtags."

Thread from article

"Convert this article into a Twitter thread. 8-10 tweets. Tweet 1: bold hook summarizing the main insight. Each subsequent tweet: one key point. Final tweet: summary + link invitation. Article: [paste]"

Engagement tweet

"Write a tweet that asks a genuine question to spark discussion about [topic]. Make the question specific, not generic. End with your perspective to model engagement."

💼 LinkedIn

Personal story post

"Write a LinkedIn post about [professional experience/lesson]. Format: short punchy lines, no walls of text. Open with the most interesting moment. End with a takeaway. 150-200 words."

Industry insight

"Write a LinkedIn post sharing an insight about [industry trend]. Include: what's changing, why it matters, and one practical implication for professionals in this space. 200 words."

Hiring post

"Write a LinkedIn post announcing we're hiring a [role]. Make it feel human, not corporate. Include: what the role involves, what kind of person thrives here, and why it's a great opportunity. 150 words."

📸 Instagram

Caption with CTA

"Write 3 Instagram caption options for a photo of [subject/context]. Brand voice: [voice]. Include a question to drive comments. Each option under 150 words. Relevant hashtags: 5 only."

Carousel text

"Write the text for a 7-slide Instagram carousel about [topic]. Slide 1: hook. Slides 2-6: one tip or insight each. Slide 7: CTA. Each slide: headline + 1-2 sentence body. Keep it scannable."

🎬 YouTube & TikTok

YouTube title options

"Write 10 YouTube title options for a video about [topic]. Mix of: curiosity gaps, how-tos, listicles, and bold claims. Each under 60 characters. Target keyword: [keyword]."

Video script hook

"Write the first 30 seconds of a YouTube/TikTok video about [topic]. Hook: something that makes viewers stop scrolling. Then: state what they'll learn. Then: why they should trust you on this. Fast-paced, no fluff."

FAQ

Which AI is best for social media content?

ChatGPT for speed and volume. Claude for quality and tone matching. Many creators use both. See our AI writing tools guide for a full comparison.