How to Get Human-Like Results from AI: The Ultimate Prompt Sandwich Guide
The AI Frustration We All Know (And How I Fixed It)
I remember the first time I tried to get AI to help me write. I felt like I’d found a magic wand — until I used it. I typed:
👉 “Write an Instagram caption for a chocolate cake.”
What did I get?
👉 “A delicious chocolate cake. Try it today!”
😑 That’s it?! No fun. No spark. No life.
I sat there, disappointed, thinking: Is this it? AI is supposed to be smart!
But then, after a bit of experimenting, I stumbled onto something so simple — and so powerful — that I started calling it the Prompt Sandwich.
What is the Prompt Sandwich?
Imagine you’re building a sandwich:
🥪 Bottom bread = context
🥬 Filling = details + personality
🥪 Top bread = clear action / instruction
When you give AI a structured prompt like this, it finally gets you. It stops sounding like a robot and starts sounding like a creative partner.
How I Discovered This Trick (The Story Behind the Sandwich)
One of my close friends, let’s call her Maya, owns a small bakery. Every week, she battles with social media captions. She’d try AI tools but always ended up rewriting everything.
One day, she complained:
👉 “I’m wasting so much time fixing these boring AI captions!”
So I asked her to try something new.
👉 Instead of just typing: “Write caption for matcha croissant”,
👉 She wrote:
“I’m a small bakery owner. I want a fun, cozy Instagram caption for my matcha croissant. My audience loves playful language and foodie vibes. Keep it under 15 words. Add one emoji. Include ‘buttery layers.’ Avoid clichés like ‘delicious’ or ‘must try.’ Give me 3 styles: playful, elegant, and punny.”
The result? Magic. Captions she loved. Captions she posted — without editing.
How to Build Your Prompt Sandwich (Copy This Template!)
🥪 Bottom Bread: Context
Tell AI who you are and what you need.
“I’m a food blogger writing for beginners. I need a friendly tone.”
🥬 Filling: Details & Soul
Specify style, length, tone, do’s and don’ts.
“Write in a casual, warm style. 300 words. Use real-life examples. No jargon.”
🥪 Top Bread: Clear Action
Tell AI exactly what to deliver.
“Write 3 versions. Keep paragraphs short.”
👉 Real Example:
“I’m the owner of Butter & Dreams Bakery — we focus on cozy, feel-good desserts. I need an Instagram caption for our new matcha croissant. Keep it under 15 words. Sound playful, include ‘buttery layers’ and 1 emoji. Avoid words like ‘must try.’ Give me 3 options: playful, elegant, punny.”
Why the Prompt Sandwich Works So Well
✅ AI stops guessing — it has everything it needs.
✅ You edit less — the results are closer to what you imagined.
✅ It works for everything — captions, emails, blogs, art prompts, code — you name it.
✅ You think clearer too — the bonus nobody tells you about!
AI isn’t magic. But with the right prompt, it feels like it is.
A Real Before & After Example
Old Prompt:
👉 “Instagram caption for matcha croissant.”
AI Output:
👉 “A delicious matcha croissant. Try it today!”
Prompt Sandwich:
👉 “I’m a bakery owner. We make cozy, feel-good desserts. I need an Instagram caption for our new matcha croissant. Keep it under 15 words. Make it playful. Include ‘buttery layers’ and one emoji. Avoid generic phrases like ‘must try.’ Give me 3 options.”
AI Output:
1️⃣ “Matcha magic in buttery layers. 🌿 Taste the cozy!”
2️⃣ “Delicate buttery layers. Matcha dreams, baked fresh.”
3️⃣ “Don’t ‘knead’ convincing — these buttery layers matcha your mood!”
Your Turn: Try the Sandwich!
Next time your AI output feels flat:
🔥 Build a sandwich prompt.
🔥 Run it.
🔥 Compare results.
Come back here, share your before & after in the comments, and let’s celebrate your wins!
Credit
This blog and prompt method were created with help from ChatGPT — my AI creative partner.