AI Prompting - The Complete Manual: From First Principles to Advanced Applications
About this ebook
Are you frustrated with generic, uninspired, or inaccurate results from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Midjourney? The problem is not the AI, it is the prompt. In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, the most important skill is knowing how to ask the right questions. This book is your complete guide to mastering that skill.
AI Prompting: The Complete Manual is written for professionals, students, and curious learners who want a clear, practical, and jargon-free approach. It takes you from the basics to expert-level techniques, replacing trial and error with a proven system for crafting precise instructions that deliver remarkable results every time.
Inside you will learn how to:
Grasp the first principles of AI interaction, including concepts like tokens, context windows, and generative models, explained in simple terms.
Build the anatomy of a perfect prompt with six key components: Role, Task, Context, Examples, Format, and Tone.
Apply advanced techniques such as Persona Crafting, Few-Shot Prompting, and structured Output Formatting for precision and control.
Follow real-world workflows for market research, marketing campaigns, project management, and conceptualizing visual design.
Use expert frameworks like Chain-of-Thought prompting and Meta-Prompting to guide reasoning and improve your prompting skills.
Create a professional prompt library and use prompt chaining to systematize your expertise into scalable assets.
This is more than a collection of tips. It is a complete system for thinking, communicating, and collaborating with artificial intelligence. Stop guessing and start engineering. Unlock the potential of AI and transform the way you work by mastering the art of the perfect prompt.
About the author
Liam Byrne is a distinguished AI consultant, digital strategist, and technology educator dedicated to bridging the gap between human intention and machine intelligence. With a background in both technology and strategic communication, his work focuses on empowering professionals and organizations to leverage artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly.
As a sought-after prompt engineer, Liam designs and implements advanced human-AI interaction frameworks for a diverse range of industries. His expertise lies in transforming complex business challenges into precise, actionable instructions that unlock the full potential of large language models and other generative tools.
Liam is a passionate advocate for digital literacy and believes that the ability to communicate with AI is the next universal skill. He is known for his clear, jargon-free teaching style, which makes complex technical concepts accessible to non-technical audiences. Through his workshops, consulting, and writing, he aims to demystify AI and provide people with the practical skills needed to thrive in an increasingly automated world.
AI Prompting: The Complete Manual is the culmination of his experience, offering a systematic and comprehensive guide for anyone looking to move beyond simple commands and achieve mastery in their collaboration with AI.
