Professional iterators track their evolution:
The Iteration Log
```text VERSION 1.0 - Basic Prompt: "Write about productivity tips" Result: Generic listicle Score: 5/10
VERSION 2.0 - Added Role: "As a productivity coach who's helped 1000+ entrepreneurs, write about unconventional productivity tips" Result: More authoritative, unique angles Score: 7/10
VERSION 3.0 - Added Constraints: "...focusing on tips that take less than 2 minutes to implement but create lasting change" Result: Practical, actionable, memorable Score: 8.5/10
VERSION 4.0 - Added Format: "...Structure as 'The Problem → The 2-Minute Fix → The Compound Effect'" Result: Clear, scannable, impactful Score: 9.5/10 ```text
Branching Strategies
Sometimes iteration means exploring multiple directions:
```text BASE PROMPT → Branch A: Professional tone → Branch B: Conversational tone → Branch C: Storytelling approach
Test each branch, then combine the best elements. ```text