Boo babe! 

 

Look who’s back for another night of Promptober, where I'm coming to your inbox real late because I like to keep you guessing and also I'm terrible at planning. So good morning to most of you! 

 

For Night Six, the prompt is serving spooky satire. It's giving…haunted Onion? Shrek, is that you!

 

You know the drill, swap out the bold parts to make it your own, more details the better.

 

But keep scrolling to read why I love it the prompt before you run it. I think it'll just sprinkle a little perspective on top of the experience and how you can follow up or think about the outputs in new ways!

 

Help me write a satirical article about [hot topic] that is super relatable to [your target audience], but with a Halloween twist. 

Let's start with 5 creative directions we could go in. 

You should act as an experienced and award winning storyteller and copywriter who is also specialized in conversion copywriting 😉)

Make them engaging, deadpan, witty and sorta absurd. Some should include pop culture Halloween references.

Then, I'll select one or ask for more and you'll write me a first draft. It should be in the style of an article from The Onion. 

Writing a satirical article might seem a little out there, but it’s actually an super fun way to sharpen your creative thinking. As business owners we are constantly coming up with content—whether it’s for blogs, social media, email marketing, or brand storytelling.

This prompt helps flex those creative muscles without the pressure of “getting it right.” It’s kinda like mental cross-training for your brand voice, but less sweaty, thank god. 
 

Everyone loves a good theme, and Halloween is prime real estate for engagement. 

 

This prompt lets business owners tap into that spooky spirit, which makes their content more relatable and seasonally relevant to their audience. People are already in the mood for some light-hearted, themed content, so this approach plays into the zeitgeist, driving higher engagement.
 

In a world where everyone’s trying to be professional and polished, adding satire (especially Halloween-themed) lets you show off your brand’s sense of humor and personality.

For millennial and Gen Z audiences, being relatable is key. These generations love brands that don’t take themselves too seriously. This prompt allows them to stand out in a sea of sameness by showing they can be fun, witty, and clever while still offering value.
 

Using references from The Exorcist, Twilight, or Hocus Pocus? Absolute gold. Pop culture is like shared language, and it instantly builds a connection with your audience.

By working in cultural moments that your target audience knows and loves, you make your content feel like an inside joke they’re in on. This deepens engagement and loyalty because they feel seen. It’s a smart way to balance relatability and relevance.
 

This prompt is all about flipping the script and looking at things from weird, unexpected angles. By practicing this with a fun Halloween twist, you can take this new way of thinking and apply it to your own brand strategy, content creation, and marketing tactics.

It’s a low-stakes way to experiment with creativity, which could lead to fresh insights on how to stand out or connect with your customers.

 

Even though the prompt leans into humor and satire, it’s still designed to push your target audience into action.

A fun article like “Why Ghosting Clients Is a Totally Valid Halloween Strategy” is not just funny; it’s cleverly positioning me as an expert who is in on the joke and offering a fresh perspective. This could inspire my own audience to act, share, or engage, which leads to increased visibility and conversions. See how that works? 👀
 

Basically, this prompt is a fun, engaging, and sneaky-smart way for you to work on strengthening your brand voice, connecting with your audience, and flexing your creative muscles—all while taking advantage of a fun seasonal trend, HALLOWEEN! 🎃 👻🦇

 

Be Clear About Your Target Audience
ChatGPT loves details. When you mention your target audience, give specific traits—like their profession, interests, or struggles. For example, “millennial entrepreneurs trying to avoid burnout” or “Gen Z brand designers who love chaos and Canva.”
 

Feed It Pop Culture
ChatGPT thrives on pop culture references, especially for something like a Halloween-themed article. If you’re dying for it to include specific references (say, “I want to include nods to Hocus Pocus or The Nightmare Before Christmas”), go ahead and let it know. The more specific, the better the results.
 

Test Out a Few Creative Directions
I always ask for angles first rather than just asking it to write something for me. This lets you start thinking about possibilities before even starting.

When you ask for multiple creative directions, be open to weird, unexpected ideas—it might throw out some off the wall options, but that’s where the magic happens. 
 

Refine as You Go
Once ChatGPT spits out its first draft, don’t be afraid to ask it to “make it even weirder,” “lean harder into the Halloween theme,” or “sound more like Wednesday, more doom and gloom pls.”

 

It’s like having a second creative brain that’s totally okay with you giving brutally honest feedback. Keep tweaking and refining until you’re the results are killer. 
 

 

Alright, girlie, let’s whip up some wild, Halloween-themed satirical article ideas that’ll speak directly to your millennial/Gen Z creative designers, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionates. Let’s lean into the chaos, throw in some pop culture sprinkles, and wrap it all in deadpan humor like the spooky Halloween treat it is.
 

Picture it: You’ve got a blank Canva doc, a mountain of cold brew, and zero inspiration. Clearly, this is a possession situation. This article would take your audience through a step-by-step “creative exorcism” process, with a cameo by Father Content Calendar and Sister Scope Creep. We’ll throw in some absurd exorcism rituals like burning sage from Urban Outfitters or sacrificing old logo drafts to the Canva gods.

Pop culture reference: The Exorcist meets Emily in Paris. Plus, there’s gotta be a section on “performing rituals under a blood moon to summon the ghost of Marie Kondo for creative clarity.
 

Ever wonder why imposter syndrome sucks the life out of your productivity? Because it’s a vampire, duh. This article would give advice on how to seduce (or slay) the imposter syndrome that creeps in like Edward Cullen after a particularly difficult pitch meeting. It’ll be loaded with twilight saga references, existential crises, and advice to “stare your imposter syndrome down like Buffy at the Hellmouth."
 

Pop culture reference: Twilight mixed with What We Do in the Shadows energy. It’s giving vampire-chic but make it relatable for anyone who’s ever questioned their brand strategy at 2 a.m.
 

Pumpkin spice lattes are the productivity kryptonite you didn’t know you had. This would dive deep into the scientific (read: totally made up) reasons why creatives fall apart the minute the PSL drops. Think a totally fake interview with a “leading expert” on how too much cozy fall ambiance can derail your next big brand launch.
 

Pop culture reference: Hocus Pocus meets your morning coffee order. You’re basically the Sanderson Sisters, but instead of casting spells, you're just procrastinating. Y'know, classic.
 

You know that one client who ghosts you for weeks? Well, what if you flipped the script and turned ghosting clients into a brilliant, spooky marketing move? This article would outline how to use “strategic ghosting” to create urgency and mystique around your brand. Don’t answer emails for a week and then come back mysteriously on Halloween with spooky offers like “This Discount Code Only Works During a Full Moon.”
 

Pop culture reference: Casper the Friendly Ghost, but make it business casual. Plus, random tangents about your inbox becoming a literal haunted house.
 

Some days you're slaying, other days you’re transforming into a hairy, unhinged beast that cries over broken Trello boards. This article would compare being an entrepreneur to living as a werewolf, with your creative cycles matching full moon transformations. Expect a step-by-step guide to surviving the ‘werewolf’ phases of entrepreneurship, including what to do when you suddenly find yourself naked, confused, and emotionally howling at your website’s Google analytics at 3 a.m.
 

Pop culture reference: Teen Wolf meets Shark Tank, but instead of sharks, it’s just your inner werewolf deciding you need to rebrand at the worst possible time.

Also, I'm dropping the links to all the previous nights' emails at the bottom—so if you missed a night or just want to revel in past madness, you know where to find them.

 

Now, go forth and write like a ghoul with a goal. 🖤

And as always, let me know how these prompts go or if you need me to make it weirder (trust me, I can). See ya tomorrow night! 

Stay Spooky! 

 

You can read each at the at the links below 👇🏼

Night 1 - Mean Girls Memes