Text & chat prompt
Draft a public statement after a mistake
Draft a public statement after a mistake: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Draft a public statement about this issue: What happened: [FACTS] Who is affected: [AFFECTED] What we have done so far: [ACTIONS] What we will do next: [NEXT STEPS] Be honest, take responsibility where it is due, avoid defensive language and legal jargon, and say how people can get help. Give a short version for social media and a longer one for email.
Pro tip: Have someone else read it for tone before it goes public, and check the facts twice.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 62 words
- Fields to fill in
- FACTS, AFFECTED, ACTIONS, NEXT STEPS
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: FACTS, AFFECTED, ACTIONS, NEXT STEPS. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.
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