Pitfall 1: Context Loss
Problem: Important information gets dropped between prompts
Solution: Use explicit context headers and knowledge banksPitfall 2: Consistency Drift
Problem: Tone, style, or facts change between prompts
Solution: Include style guides and fact sheets in each promptPitfall 3: Scope Creep
Problem: Each prompt expands beyond intended boundaries
Solution: Set clear constraints and word limits for each stagePitfall 4: Redundancy
Problem: Later prompts repeat earlier content
Solution: Explicitly state what's already coveredPitfall 5: Integration Failure
Problem: Final output feels disjointed
Solution: Use a final integration prompt to unify everything