Comprehensive Article Outline Generator (MECE Framework)

📝 Prompt Overview

Want to write articles that are impossible to ignore? The secret to a great article is a great structure. This prompt uses the powerful MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) framework to build a comprehensive, logical, and deeply thorough outline for your content. Just provide a topic and audience, and it generates a captivating title, a full hierarchy of H2/H3/H4 headings, and a list of relevant FAQs. It's the ultimate tool for planning pillar content that covers a topic completely, satisfying both readers and search engines.

🔍 SEO & Topical Authority Benefits

This prompt is a game-changer for building topical authority, a crucial SEO concept. By using the MECE framework, it ensures your article is "collectively exhaustive," covering every important sub-topic a user (and Google) would expect. This comprehensive coverage signals to search engines that your page is a definitive resource on the topic, deserving of a top ranking. The logical structure with clear H2/H3 headings improves readability and helps search crawlers understand the content's hierarchy. Including an FAQ section directly targets long-tail keywords and can help you capture "People Also Ask" features in the SERPs.

🎯 Who Should Use This Prompt

• Content Strategists
• SEO Specialists
• Long-Form Content Writers
• Blog Editors and Managers
• Subject Matter Experts planning a knowledge base
• Marketing Managers building content pillars

🚀 Ideal Use Cases

• Planning a comprehensive "ultimate guide" or pillar page.
• Structuring a long-form blog post to ensure complete topic coverage.
• Creating a detailed content brief for a freelance writer.
• Organizing research and ideas before starting to write.
• Identifying content gaps in your existing articles to improve them.

✍️ Sample Output Snippet

Based on the topic "The Future of Renewable Energy" for a "General Audience".

# The Future is Bright: A Comprehensive Guide to Renewable Energy

## What is Renewable Energy and Why Does It Matter?
### Defining Clean Energy Sources
### The Environmental and Economic Imperative

## The Power Players: A Deep Dive into Key Renewable Sources
### H3: Solar Power: Harnessing the Sun's Energy
#### H4: Photovoltaic (PV) Panels
#### H4: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
### H3: Wind Power: Capturing the Breeze
### H3: Hydropower: The Force of Water

## Emerging Technologies Shaping Our Future
### H3: Green Hydrogen
### H3: Advanced Geothermal Systems

## Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main disadvantage of renewable energy?
- Which country is the leader in renewable energy?
- Can renewable energy fully replace fossil fuels?
...

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Broad but Focused Topic: For TOPIC, choose a subject that's broad enough for a long-form article but not so broad it's unmanageable. "Investing" is too broad; "Investing for retirement in your 30s" is better.
• Detailed Audience: The more detail you provide for TARGET_AUDIENCE, the more tailored the headings will be. "University students" will get a different outline than "retirees."
• Adjust Counts for Depth: Use a higher HEADING_COUNT (20+) for pillar pages and a lower count (10-15) for standard blog posts.
• Review and Refine: Use the generated outline as your expert-level starting point. Feel free to add, remove, or reorder sections to perfectly match your unique angle.