In the age of Artificial Intelligence, how you ask the question is just as important as the answer you receive. Understanding Prompt Engineering: 10 Tips for Better AI Results is your essential guide to unlocking the full potential of AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language systems. Whether you're a writer, analyst, educator, marketer, coder—or simply someone curious about the future—this book will show you how to communicate with AI effectively and get results that are precise, useful, and compelling.

We live in a world where AI tools are shaping how we write, research, ideate, and solve problems. But many users are still treating AI like a vague oracle, tossing in loose questions and hoping for clarity. The truth? These models are only as powerful as the prompts we give them. Prompt engineering isn’t a technical chore—it’s a form of digital literacy, a critical thinking skill that blends creativity, strategy, and linguistic awareness.

This practical guide breaks down the ten most vital principles of prompt engineering in clear, actionable language. You’ll discover how to:

• Be clear and specific to eliminate confusion and get focused answers
• Assign roles or personas to steer tone, vocabulary, and expertise
• Specify output format for structured and usable content
• Provide examples that guide the model toward your desired result
• Set constraints and boundaries that filter out noise and irrelevance
• Break down complex tasks into sequential steps for coherence
• Experiment and refine prompts for increasingly better outputs
• Acknowledge AI limitations so you avoid common pitfalls
• Use keywords and simulate audience roles for SEO and relevance
• Review and edit with human insight to ensure quality and accuracy

Julian Vexley, a leading voice in the human–AI interface, offers real-world examples, tips, and commentary that turn abstract theory into usable skill. You'll learn how to avoid the trap of vague prompts, understand why tone matters, and see how context and intent shape AI outcomes. Every section is focused on helping you become a smarter, more intentional user of the world’s most powerful tools.

With AI increasingly integrated into writing, research, analysis, education, and even entertainment, prompt engineering is becoming the must-have communication skill of the modern age. It’s not about coding. It’s not about jargon. It’s about knowing what to ask and how to ask it.

Whether you're creating marketing content, planning a lesson, researching a niche topic, or just trying to get a chatbot to stop rambling, this book will give you the edge. It’s time to move beyond basic queries and start speaking fluently in the language of machines.

Understanding Prompt Engineering is not just a manual—it’s a mindset shift. Learn to guide AI instead of reacting to it. Learn to shape the conversation instead of settling for whatever comes back. Learn to engineer prompts that generate clarity, precision, and brilliance.