Troubleshooting ChatGPT and Claude for 1200-Word Content Creation

Gm! I’m creating web based content with ChatGPT. It doesn’t listen to my prompt when I tell it to write at least 1200 words. So I tried adding another column with Claude (tried both web and offline mode) to expand on the subject and write at least 1200 words. Still it doesn’t follow instructions. Any ideas?

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To get AI models to generate longer content that meets your word count requirements, try these proven prompt engineering techniques:1. Set clear context and structure upfront: • Start with a detailed system prompt explaining the goal and scope • Break down what you want covered into specific sections or points • Specify the format and structure you expect 2. Improve your prompt by: • Including 3-5 examples of the style and depth you want • Adding specific exclusion criteria to avoid brief/surface-level responses • Being explicit about formatting requirements and desired tone • Providing clear instructions on how to structure the content 3. Try this approach: • Instead of just requesting "1200 words", break it down (e.g., "Write 5 sections with ~250 words each on topics A, B, C, D, and E") • Include "Please be thorough and comprehensive in addressing each section" • Ask for specific elements like examples, case studies, or detailed explanations for each point Sources: Prompt Engineering Crash Course [Limitless Research] - Clay University Prompt Engineering Crash Course [Clay 101] - Clay University
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you can try specifying the output length here
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When using Clay's AI integrations, you can specify output length in two main ways:1. In the system prompt, clearly outline the desired length requirements and formatting expectations for the content. 2. Use the column outputs feature to define specific fields and formats for the AI's response. You can specify the data type as "Text" and include length requirements in your prompt instructions.For best results:** Be explicit about word count and formatting requirements ** Break down longer content into structured sections ** Provide clear step-by-step instructions for the AI to follow ** Include specific formatting details and style guidelines Sources: Prompt Engineering Crash Course [Clay 101] - Clay University Use AI integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
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