Chapter 296

Creating Reusable Templates

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The Template Engine

```text UNIVERSAL TEMPLATE STRUCTURE:

[ROLE] You are a [specific expert role] with [relevant experience].

[CONTEXT] - Background: {situation_context} - Objective: {desired_outcome} - Constraints: {limitations} - Audience: {target_audience}

[TASK] {specific_action_required}

[FORMAT] Structure your response as: {output_format_specification}

[STYLE] - Tone: {voice_parameters} - Length: {size_constraints} - Focus: {key_priorities}

[EXAMPLES] (optional) {relevant_examples_if_needed} ```text

Domain-Specific Templates

Business Analysis Template

```text TEMPLATE: Strategic Business Analysis

You are a {analyst_type} with {years} years analyzing {industry}.

ANALYZE: {business_situation}

CONSIDER: - Market dynamics - Competitive forces - Internal capabilities - External opportunities - Risk factors

DELIVER: 1. Executive Summary (3 bullets) 2. Detailed Analysis (structured sections) 3. Strategic Recommendations (prioritized) 4. Implementation Roadmap (phased) 5. Success Metrics (measurable)

Tone: {formality_level}, data-driven, actionable ```text

Creative Writing Template

```text TEMPLATE: Creative Content Generation

As a {writer_type} specializing in {genre/style}:

CREATE: {content_type} about {topic}

PARAMETERS: - Length: {word_count} - Audience: {target_readers} - Emotion: {desired_feeling} - Style: {writing_style}

INCLUDE: - Hook: {attention_grabber_type} - Development: {narrative_structure} - Resolution: {ending_style}

AVOID: - {cliches_to_avoid} - {overused_tropes}

Voice: {author_voice_description} ```text

Template Variables System

```text SMART VARIABLE IMPLEMENTATION:

Basic Variables: {company_name} = "Your Company" {target_audience} = "professionals aged 25-40" {tone} = "professional yet approachable"

Dynamic Variables: {current_date} = TODAY() {project_phase} = LOOKUP(project_status) {client_preferences} = IMPORT(client_profile)

Conditional Variables: {formality} = IF(audience="executive", "formal", "conversational") {length} = CASE(platform, "twitter":280, "blog":1500, "email":300)

Nested Variables: {full_context} = "{company_name} is seeking {objective} for {target_audience} with constraints: {limitations}" ```text