It was happening again. Emily stared at the blinking cursor on her laptop. The words in her document felt as uninspiring as a rerun of Friends she’d seen a dozen times. With deadlines looming and a boss expecting fresh ideas, her brain felt completely drained.

She willed the words to appear, but her mind was silent. She’d written about this topic so many times that it felt like being trapped in her own personal Groundhog Day. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Enter AI—your new creative sidekick, ready to help you generate fresh ideas, tighten your writing, and bring your content to life. Think of it as your personal J.A.R.V.I.S., feeding you inspiration while you stay in the driver’s seat. I mainly use DeepSeek, Copy.ai, and ChatGPT as my own AI-powered writing team.

Here’s how to get unstuck using five AI-powered prompts.

1. Unlock the Unexpected: Spark Brilliant Ideas Out of Nowhere

If you’ve ever felt like you’re writing the same article over and over, AI can help you add unexpected twists.

Try this prompt:

“Write three variations of Facebook ad copy promoting our SaaS content marketing platform. The target audience is B2B marketing managers, and the CTA is to sign up for a free trial.”

By tweaking your messaging and experimenting with different tones, you’ll find angles that resonate with your audience.

2. Turn Any Task Into a Breeze: Summon Your Research Assistant

Sometimes, you need more than just creativity—you need credibility. Third-party research adds weight to your arguments, but finding the right studies can feel like searching for the Infinity Stones.

Try this prompt:

“List 20 long-tail keywords for a blog post about [topic] that will improve SEO rankings and attract organic traffic.”

AI won’t replace real research skills, but it can guide you—just like Google Maps doesn’t drive for you, but it keeps you from getting lost.

3. Untangle the Mess: Transform Your Text into Clear, Impactful Writing

Have you ever reported on your marketing campaign performance, only to realize you just listed key performance indicators without offering actionable insights? AI can help turn raw data into meaningful takeaways.

Try this prompt:

“Analyze the following marketing metrics and suggest actionable insights: Website traffic – 10K/month, Bounce rate – 70%, Conversion rate – 2%. What changes should we make to improve engagement and conversions?”

With AI’s ability to process data quickly, you can refine your analysis and improve your decision-making.

4. Flip the Format: Make Your Content Irresistible

If every article you write follows the same structure (headline, intro, subheads, conclusion), it’s time to shake things up. AI can suggest alternative formats to keep your content fresh.

Try this prompt:

“Create a visually appealing infographic outline summarizing the top 10 SaaS marketing strategies for 2025.”

You might not have time to create a podcast, but a checklist or infographic? Totally doable.

5. Stop Second-Guessing Your Grammar: Let AI Do the Work

Even the best writers can miss their own mistakes. Reading your content aloud is a great trick, but if you don’t want to sound like a TED Talk speaker practicing in an empty room, AI can read it for you.

I can practically hear you screaming through the screen—and you’re right! This isn’t really an AI prompt; it’s more of a technique to improve your writing. Use the text-to-speech features in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or a tool like Speechify. Close your eyes, listen, and pause whenever something sounds off. You’ll catch awkward phrasing, run-on sentences, and weak verbs that could be stronger.”

So the next time you’re stuck, staring at a blinking cursor with no ideas in sight, turn to these AI prompts—they might be the spark you need to get your creativity flowing. (Okay, technically, the fifth one isn’t an AI prompt, but hey, even the best writers need a good editor… or at least a robot that reads aloud.)