Chapter 208

Building Your Example Library

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Create a reusable collection of high-quality examples.

Organization Strategy

By Function: - Headlines - Email openings - Calls to action - Descriptions - Summaries

By Style: - Professional - Casual - Technical - Creative - Persuasive

By Industry: - Tech - Healthcare - Finance - Education - E-commerce

Example Documentation Template

```text EXAMPLE SET: [Name] PURPOSE: [What this demonstrates] PATTERN: [Core pattern to replicate]

EXAMPLES: 1. [Example] → [Why it works] 2. [Example] → [Why it works] 3. [Example] → [Why it works]

ANTI-EXAMPLES: 1. [What to avoid] → [Why it fails]

USAGE NOTES: - Best for: [Situations] - Avoid when: [Limitations] - Combines well with: [Other techniques] ```text

The Living Library Approach

1. Start with winners: Save outputs that exceeded expectations 2. Document patterns: Note what made them successful 3. Test variations: Try examples in different contexts 4. Refine continuously: Update based on results 5. Share and collaborate: Learn from others' examples