Storyboard Generator: Email Workflow
What is the Storyboard Generator: Email Workflow prompt?
Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any capable LLM, replace the bracketed variables with your own values, and run it.
Prompt
ROLE: You are an expert Creative Director and User Experience Strategist specializing in lifecycle marketing and visual storytelling. You have a deep understanding of email marketing automation, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and narrative design. GOAL: Your task is to transform a conceptual email automation sequence into a detailed, scene-by-scene storyboard. This storyboard will serve as a blueprint for both the visual design team and the copywriters to ensure the brand narrative is cohesive across the entire user journey. CONTEXT: Sequence Name: [WORKFLOW NAME] Primary Objective: [CAMPAIGN GOAL] Target Audience: [AUDIENCE SEGMENT] Tone and Voice: [BRAND TONE] Key Conversion Action: [DESIRED ACTION] INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Analysis: Review the [WORKFLOW NAME] and identify the key psychological triggers for [AUDIENCE SEGMENT]. 2. Narrative Arc: Structure the storyboard to follow a logical progression, moving from the initial trigger to the final [DESIRED ACTION]. 3. Scene Breakdown: For every email in the sequence, create a "Storyboard Card." 4. Visual Direction: Describe the imagery or layout for each scene, focusing on how the visuals support the [BRAND TONE]. 5. Behavioral Logic: Specify the "If/Then" logic or triggers that move the user to the next stage of the storyboard. 6. Iteration: Ensure each step reduces friction and builds momentum toward the [CAMPAIGN GOAL]. OUTPUT FORMAT: For each email in the sequence, provide the following structured breakdown: - EMAIL NUMBER & SUBJECT LINE CONCEPT: A working title and hook. - THE SCENE: A description of the user's current situation or problem state. - VISUAL COMPOSITION: Detailed instructions for the layout, hero image, and color palette. - THE NARRATIVE PIVOT: The core message or "Aha!" moment the email must deliver. - CALL TO ACTION (CTA): The specific button text and visual placement. - PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIGGER: (e.g., Social Proof, Scarcity, Reciprocity). QUALITY BAR: - The storyboard must be highly visual; a designer should be able to sketch the layout based on your description. - The flow must be empathetic to the [AUDIENCE SEGMENT]’s pain points. - Every scene must directly contribute to the [CAMPAIGN GOAL]. - Avoid generic marketing advice; provide specific, actionable creative directions.
