Presentation Speaker Notes Prompt
Prompt
Write speaker notes for each slide. [PASTE SLIDE TITLES AND BULLET POINTS] Audience: [who you're presenting to] Total time: [allocated length] Your style: [formal / conversational / energetic] Slides you need most support on: [flag them] For each slide, write notes that: 1. Expand on bullets with what you'd say out loud 2. Sound natural — not read from a script 3. Include a transition to the next slide 4. Flag where to pause or expect audience reaction Aim for 30-45 seconds of content per slide.
Why it works
Asking for notes that 'sound natural — not read aloud' is the most important instruction in this prompt — presenter notes that are written as scripts produce robotic delivery. Calibrating note length to total time forces realistic coverage across all slides rather than over-explaining early slides and running out of time. Flagging the slides you need most support on ensures the AI allocates depth where it matters.
Watch out for
Speaker notes generated without the actual slide content will be generic — paste the real slide content including headlines and bullet points to get useful notes. Also test the notes by reading them aloud: notes that are clear to read silently often feel stilted when spoken. Edit for natural spoken rhythm before your actual presentation.
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