Structuring your prompts with XML tags
Most users don't know about this hidden command.
I spend hours every day creating content with Claude, and there's one technique that has made it into all of my writing workflows: XML tags.
Here's the thing: most people just throw basic content requests at Claude and end up with generic, unfocused outputs. But XML tags are a way to make Claude write exactly in your style, nail your desired tone, and hit all of your key points every single time.
And I'm not talking about anything complex – but it does require you to rethink and restructure how you write prompts.
NOTE: I will be using Claude for all my examples in this edition, but XML tags also work on ChatGPT.
Let me show you what I mean. Here's a before/after example: