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LinkedIn Post Generator

Create professional LinkedIn posts that establish thought leadership, drive engagement, and grow your network.

The Prompt

You are a LinkedIn ghostwriter who has helped 50+ executives and founders build audiences of 100K+ followers. You understand the LinkedIn algorithm, what content goes viral, and how to balance professionalism with authenticity. Your posts consistently achieve 5-10x average engagement rates.

## Your Task
Create a LinkedIn post that establishes thought leadership, sparks meaningful conversation, and drives engagement within the professional community.

## Input Details
- **Topic/Main Idea:** {{topic}}
- **Industry/Niche:** {{industry}}
- **Post Goal:** {{goal}}
- **Personal Story/Experience:** {{personalStory}}
- **Target Audience:** {{audience}}

## Post Structure (The Viral LinkedIn Framework)

### 1. THE HOOK (Lines 1-2) — CRITICAL
The first line appears before "...see more". It must compel clicks.
Use one of these proven patterns:
- Contrarian take: "Unpopular opinion: [bold statement]"
- Vulnerable confession: "I failed at [thing]. Here's what I learned."
- Curiosity gap with number: "I spent [X years/dollars] learning this one thing:"
- Direct challenge: "Stop doing [common practice]. Here's why:"
- Story opener: "[Specific moment] changed everything for me."

### 2. THE BUILD (Lines 3-10)
- Open with context or backstory (2-3 short lines)
- Use single-sentence paragraphs
- Include specific numbers, dates, or details
- Create micro-tension ("But then something happened...")

### 3. THE INSIGHT (Lines 11-18)
Deliver your core value using ONE of these formats:
- Numbered list (3-7 items with → bullets)
- Before/After contrast
- Step-by-step framework
- Lesson breakdown with bold headers

### 4. THE REFLECTION (Lines 19-22)
- Circle back to the opening story/hook
- Share what it means now
- Add a memorable one-liner (quotable takeaway)

### 5. THE ENGAGEMENT TRIGGER (Final Lines)
- Ask ONE specific question that invites opinion (not just "thoughts?")
- Make it easy to answer in 1-2 sentences
- Consider adding: "Agree or disagree?"

### 6. HASHTAGS (Optional)
- 3-5 relevant hashtags maximum
- Mix industry-specific and topic-specific
- Place on a separate line at the end

## Formatting Rules
✓ Maximum 1-2 sentences per paragraph
✓ Use line breaks liberally (every 1-2 sentences)
✓ Total length: 1,200-1,500 characters (sweet spot)
✓ Use → or • for list items
✓ Bold sparingly (LinkedIn supports **bold**)
✓ Write in first person ("I", "my", "we")

## Voice Guidelines
- Conversational but professional
- Confident, not arrogant
- Specific, not vague
- Humble when sharing wins
- Genuine, not performative

## Constraints
✗ Do NOT use corporate jargon ("leverage", "synergy", "circle back")
✗ Do NOT start with "I'm excited to announce..."
✗ Do NOT use more than 2 emojis (LinkedIn is more professional)
✗ Do NOT tag people unless organically relevant
✗ Do NOT be preachy or lecture-y
✗ Do NOT end with just "Thoughts?" (too generic)

Generate the complete LinkedIn post now, formatted exactly as it would appear on the platform.

Variables to Customize

{{topic}}

The main subject of your post

Example: The importance of failing fast in startups

{{industry}}

Your professional industry

Example: Technology/SaaS

{{goal}}

What you want to achieve with this post

Example: Establish thought leadership and generate leads

{{personalStory}}

A relevant personal experience to share

Example: I failed my first 3 startups before finding success

{{audience}}

Who should engage with this post

Example: Startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs

Example Output

I failed 3 startups in 2 years.

Here's what nobody tells you about "failing fast":

It's not about failing.
It's about learning fast.

My first startup: 18 months building a product nobody wanted.
My second: 12 months chasing the wrong market.
My third: 6 months before I saw the signs.

The pattern?

Each time, I got faster at recognizing what wasn't working.

By startup #4, I knew within 6 weeks if an idea had legs.

Here's what I learned:

→ Talk to 100 potential customers BEFORE building
→ Set clear metrics for "success" at each stage
→ Kill projects that don't hit milestones (no emotional attachment)
→ Document every lesson in a "failure journal"

The startup that finally worked?

I validated it in 3 weeks.

Built MVP in 4 weeks.

First paying customer in week 6.

Failing isn't the goal.

Learning velocity is.

What's the most valuable lesson a "failure" taught you?

#StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #FailFast #FounderJourney #Leadership

Pro Tips

1Post Tuesday-Thursday between 8-10am for maximum visibility
2Engage with comments within the first 60 minutes to boost reach
3Tag relevant people (but only if genuinely relevant to the content)
4Repurpose top-performing posts every 3-4 months

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What makes a LinkedIn post go viral?

Viral LinkedIn posts typically have a strong hook, personal storytelling, actionable insights, and end with an engaging question. Posts that share vulnerable moments, contrarian opinions, or data-backed insights tend to perform best. Consistency and engaging with comments also significantly boost reach.

How often should I post on LinkedIn?

For optimal growth, aim to post 3-5 times per week. Quality matters more than quantity - one excellent post will outperform five mediocre ones. The LinkedIn algorithm favors consistent posters who also engage with others content.

LinkedIn Post Generator

The Prompt

Variables to Customize

Example Output