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How prompts work

Prompts are style instructions. They are there to influence how the text is spoken, not to become part of the spoken script.

Think of a prompt as direction such as:

  • "Read this in a warm, welcoming tone."
  • "Sound confident and energetic."
  • "Speak calmly and clearly for new users."
  • "Use a more conversational and friendly delivery."

In single-speaker mode​

There is one Prompt field.

That prompt affects the overall delivery of the whole script, for example:

  • tone
  • energy
  • warmth
  • confidence
  • pace
  • level of formality

In dialogue mode​

There are three prompt fields:

  • Voice #1 prompt
  • Voice #2 prompt
  • Global prompt

These work together:

  • Voice #1 prompt shapes how the first speaker sounds
  • Voice #2 prompt shapes how the second speaker sounds
  • Global prompt sets the overall direction for the whole piece

Example:

  • Voice #1 prompt: "Friendly and curious"
  • Voice #2 prompt: "Calm and expert"
  • Global prompt: "Keep the exchange natural and easy to follow"

This would usually make the first speaker sound more open and conversational, while the second speaker sounds steadier and more authoritative.

How prompts affect the outcome​

Prompts do not replace the script. They guide the performance of the script.

The outcome is shaped by a combination of:

  • the words in the script
  • the punctuation in the script
  • the selected language
  • the selected voice or voices
  • the chosen quality
  • the prompt instructions

Good prompts usually describe delivery, not content.

Prompts that usually work well​

  • tone-focused prompts
  • audience-focused prompts
  • pace and clarity instructions
  • emotion or energy instructions

Examples:

  • "Warm and reassuring"
  • "Professional and concise"
  • "Playful and upbeat"
  • "Slow, clear, and easy to understand"

Prompts that tend to give less predictable results​

  • overly long prompts
  • prompts that try to rewrite the content
  • prompts that mix many conflicting instructions
  • prompts that are vague, such as "make it better"

If the result is off, simplify the prompt first. A short clear style direction is usually more reliable than a long detailed one.

Practical prompt examples​

Add practical before-and-after style prompt examples here. A good structure is:

  • goal
  • example script
  • prompt used
  • what changed in the result

Example without prompt​

Prompt: No prompt

Text: Who dares to cross my bridge?

Result:

Example with prompt​

Prompt: The voice comes deep from the chest, heavy and hollow, as if it rumbles through a massive body of stone and moss. The throat is rough and raspy, and the words are forced out through growling and irritation. Emotion: furious, threatening, territorial, enraged. Voice: extremely deep, rough, raspy, growling, almost animalistic.

Text: Who dares to cross my bridge?

Result: