The One Prompt That Turns Flat LinkedIn Posts into Swipe-Worthy Carousels

Ever spend an hour crafting the perfect LinkedIn post… only to watch it die in the feed?

No likes. No comments. No saves.

Just a polite tumbleweed rolling past your three tips for better leadership post.

You didn’t write a bad post, you wrote a flat one.

The words might be right, but the rhythm? Dead.

That’s what today’s issue fixes.

I’m giving you a simple prompt that transforms your stale text into a scroll-stopping carousel script, the kind that makes people swipe, nod, and DM you “How did you come up with this?”

But first, let’s get something straight about what makes a carousel go viral. (it’s not design. It’s storytelling tension.)

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Why Use This Prompt?

Because the human brain is wired for unfinished stories.

Open loops. Promised answers. Little doses of dopamine that say, “Keep going, you’re about to learn something cool.”

The average LinkedIn user writes posts like lectures. The ones who go viral write like Netflix.

They:

• Open with curiosity.

• Break ideas into moments.

• End each slide with a small cliffhanger.

• Reward attention fast, but never too early.

You can do that even if you’ve never written a viral post before with the right prompt.

It turns your post from a monologue into a mini-movie. Because if your reader can feel your momentum, they’ll give you their attention.

And once they’re emotionally invested, you can lead them anywhere.

Best Use Cases

Use this prompt when:

• You have a decent idea but it feels too flat for a post.

• You want to build an audience without chasing trends.

• You’re turning a blog, newsletter, or insight into bite-sized storytelling.

• You want to post more but hate “performing” online.

You’ll especially love it if you’re already writing good ideas that nobody seems to engage with. This will fix that.

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The Prompt (Copy & Paste)

Below is the exact prompt you can drop into any LLM (like ChatGPT or Claude). It takes your raw post and spits out a LinkedIn-ready carousel script… formatted for slides, hooks, and emotional pacing.

Copy & Paste Prompt

PROMPT START

You are a viral carousel copywriter who turns thoughtful but boring LinkedIn posts into emotionally charged, high-engagement carousel scripts.

Rewrite the text below using these storytelling and formatting rules:

1. Emotional pacing

• Hook the reader in the first line with a bold question, tension, or surprising truth.

• Keep energy high by alternating between curiosity and payoff.

• Close loops you open, but not too fast.

2. Carousel structure

• Slide 1: Hook (big statement or relatable pain)

• Slide 2–3: Context (short sentences, clear stakes)

• Slide 4–6: Revelation or shift (turning point, new insight)

• Slide 7–9: Practical steps or takeaways

• Final slide: Payoff + reflection (“If this hit you, save it”)

3. Style

• Write directly to one reader.

• Use conversational tone and short, punchy sentences.

• Avoid buzzwords, filler, and “thought leader” clichés.

• Prefer verbs over adjectives.

• Use line breaks for rhythm.

4. Trust Formula

• Show scars: mention one real failure or struggle.

• Admit what you didn’t know before you learned this.

• Back claims with proof or example.

• End with more value than promised.

5. Output format

• Present each “slide” as a numbered block (1, 2, etc.)

• Keep each under 30 words.

• End with a single-line call to action.

Now, here’s the post to rewrite: [PASTE YOUR LINKEDIN POST HERE]

PROMPT END

Why This Works

Because viral carousels are stories in disguise. Every single one follows the same emotional math:

Curiosity → Connection → Clarity → Change.

Your goal isn’t to “educate.” It’s to move people. That’s why the prompt forces emotion into structure.

When you reveal your vulnerability (the “scar”), the reader relaxes. When you show the turning point, they lean in. When you deliver a simple, concrete takeaway, they feel rewarded and share it.

And this system works on every niche: SaaS, personal branding, design, leadership, productivity, freelancing, or mindset.

Because humans don’t share topics. They share feelings.

Tips for Better Results

Here’s how to squeeze every drop out of this prompt:

1. Don’t start with fluff. Feed the model your raw idea, not a polished essay. The prompt is built to do the polishing.

2. Inject one personal failure. Say “I bombed my first 10 posts” or “Nobody liked my idea for months.” That’s your “scar.” Readers trust scars more than stats.

3. Write like you talk. If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t type it.

4. Keep rhythm. Add line breaks where you’d naturally pause when speaking. That’s how carousels breathe.

5. Use contrast carefully. Don’t say “This isn’t just X. It’s Y.” That’s lazy contrast. Show the change instead.

6. Close your loops. If you tease something early — a “weird trick,” a “mistake I kept making” — deliver on it. Don’t leave the reader hanging. That kills trust.

7. Test, don’t overthink. Post one carousel a week for a month. Track which slide people screenshot or comment on. That’s your gold vein.

You don’t need better ideas. You need better delivery.

This single prompt gives you a repeatable system for turning any flat post into a high-impact, high-trust story your readers can’t scroll past.

It’s not magic. It’s rhythm, honesty, and the courage to show the messy middle.

So, next time you write a LinkedIn post, don’t just hit Post. Drop it into the prompt. Watch it come out looking like something people actually want to share.

Thanks for reading!

Best,

Miroslav from The Zilahut

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