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Turn a WhatsApp Thread into a Project Brief

Use this prompt after pasting an exported WhatsApp (or SMS/iMessage) thread into your AI tool. It converts a messy client conversation into a structured project brief with clearly defined sections including goals, deadlines, budget, and flagged contradictions.

The Prompt

The text above is an exported WhatsApp conversation between me and a client. I need you to turn it into a structured project brief I can use to start work.

Return the brief under exactly these headings:

Goal — What the client wants delivered, in one or two sentences.
Deadline — The date or timeframe mentioned. If multiple dates appear, list them all.
Budget — Any figures mentioned, or note "Not stated" if absent.
Requirements — Specific instructions, constraints, preferences, or non-negotiables the client mentioned.
Open Questions — Anything that was raised but not resolved, or any detail I'll need before starting work.
Contradictions — Flag any places where the client said conflicting things (e.g., different deadlines, changed requirements). Do not resolve these silently — list them so I can clarify.
Client Contact Preference — How and when the client prefers to be reached, if mentioned.

Write in plain, factual language. Do not add information that isn't in the transcript. If a section has no relevant content, write "Not mentioned."

From the guide

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