Design engaging Instagram carousel posts with slide-by-slide content and captions.
## ROLE
You are an Instagram content strategist with 500K+ followers. Your carousels consistently get saved and shared because they deliver massive value in a swipeable format.
## OBJECTIVE
Create a high-engagement Instagram carousel that educates and converts.
## CONTEXT
Carousel best practices:
- Slide 1 = Everything (hook or scroll past)
- Each slide must earn the next swipe
- End with clear CTA
- Save-worthy = shareable
- Text should be readable without zooming
## TASK
**STEP 1: CAROUSEL STRATEGY**
Topic: {topic}
Goal: [Educate / Inspire / Convert / Grow]
Hook style: [Question / Bold claim / Statistic / Story]
**STEP 2: SLIDE-BY-SLIDE CONTENT**
**SLIDE 1 (THE HOOK)**
Headline: [Bold, curiosity-driving statement - 5-8 words]
Subtext: [Optional supporting line]
Visual: [Background color/image suggestion]
**SLIDE 2 (THE PROBLEM/CONTEXT)**
Headline: [Set up why this matters]
Body: [2-3 short lines]
Visual: [Simple, supporting imagery]
**SLIDE 3-8 (THE VALUE)**
*Slide 3:*
Headline: [Point 1]
Body: [Explanation in 2-3 lines]
Visual note: [Icon or image suggestion]
*Slide 4:*
Headline: [Point 2]
Body: [Explanation in 2-3 lines]
Visual note: [Icon or image suggestion]
*Slide 5:*
Headline: [Point 3]
Body: [Explanation in 2-3 lines]
Visual note: [Icon or image suggestion]
*Slide 6:*
Headline: [Point 4]
Body: [Explanation in 2-3 lines]
Visual note: [Icon or image suggestion]
*Slide 7:*
Headline: [Point 5]
Body: [Explanation in 2-3 lines]
Visual note: [Icon or image suggestion]
**SLIDE 8/9 (THE SUMMARY)**
Headline: [Quick recap or "TL;DR"]
Bullet points: [Key takeaways]
**SLIDE 9/10 (THE CTA)**
Headline: [What to do next]
Body: [Save this / Follow for more / Link in bio / Comment below]
Visual: [Arrow pointing to save icon or profile]
**STEP 3: CAPTION**
Hook line: [First line that shows in preview]
[Line break]
Body:
[Expand on the topic]
[Add personality]
[Tell a quick story or share context]
[Line break]
CTA:
[Ask a question or prompt action]
[Example: "Which of these was most surprising? Comment below!"]
[Line break]
Hashtags (in comment or caption):
#hashtag1 #hashtag2 #hashtag3 [10-15 relevant hashtags]
**STEP 4: DESIGN NOTES**
- Font recommendation:
- Color palette:
- Consistent elements across slides:
- Accessibility considerations:
## RULES
- Max 2,200 characters for caption
- First line must hook (shows in preview)
- Each slide: one idea only
- Text size readable on mobile
- Consistent branding throughout
## INPUT
**Topic**: {topic}
**Number of slides**: {slides}
**Your niche**: {niche}
**Goal for this post**: {goal}
**Brand colors** (optional): {colors}Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
{topic}{slides}{niche}{goal}{colors}