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Prompt Refinement Worksheet

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Written by Christine Barnett
Updated over a week ago

Prompt Refinement Worksheet

Section 1: Worksheet Input · Section 2: Campaign Context Output

💡 This worksheet builds the Context Box — the single most important input into Nova. Your Onboarding Manager will co-build this with you. Come with ideas; they will help you refine them.

Section 1 — Worksheet Input

Complete this section to define your messaging, tone, and value propositions.

Section 1.1 — Your Business in One Sentence

We help [who]

Enter response here

To [achieve what outcome]

Enter response here

By [doing/using what]

Enter response here

Unlike [alternative], we [differentiator]

Enter response here

Section 1.2 — Messaging Angle

What is the primary angle your outreach should lead with? Choose one and describe it.

Angle Type

Use This If…

Your Chosen Angle

Problem-led

Your prospect has a clear, common pain point

Outcome-led

The result you deliver is highly desirable

Insight-led

You have a unique perspective or data point

Social proof-led

You have strong logos or case studies

Your chosen angle — describe it in 2–3 sentences

Enter response here

Section 1.3 — Tone of Voice

Tone Dimension

Your Answer

Formality

Formal / Semi-formal / Conversational

Style

Direct / Consultative / Challenger

Length preference

Short (3–5 lines) / Medium (6–8 lines) / Flexible

Use of humour

Never / Occasionally / Yes, when natural

Personalisation depth

Light (role/industry) / Deep (company research) / Both

Describe your tone in your own words (2–3 sentences)

Enter response here

Section 1.4 — Value Proposition Statements

Write 2–3 value proposition statements that Nova can draw from. Specific, credible, outcome-focused.

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Value Proposition Statement

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2

3

Section 1.5 — Proof Points & Social Proof

Key customer result / case study

Enter response here

Industries or logos you can reference

Enter response here

Relevant data points or statistics

Enter response here

Awards or credentials (if relevant)

Enter response here

Section 1.6 — What to Avoid

Phrase / Word / Behaviour to Avoid

Reason

✅ Definition of Done+Sections 1.1–1.4 fully completed+At least 2 value proposition statements written+Tone of voice clearly described+Section 1.6 contains at least 3 items to avoid+Onboarding Manager has reviewed and approved the Context Box draft

💡 Submission & Next Step›Share completed worksheet with your Onboarding Manager›Onboarding Manager builds Campaign Context (Section 2) from your inputs›You review and approve before any campaign goes live

Section 2 — Campaign Context Output

Auto-generated from Section 1. This is your Nova Context Box — the instruction set that controls every message.

💡 Every field marked [FROM SECTION X] must be filled in from the worksheet above. Once approved, paste it directly into Nova.

Auto-Generated · Nova Campaign Context — Messaging & Tone System
PERSONA:
[FROM SECTION 1.1 — describe who is speaking and their credibility]
[FROM SECTION 1.3 — Tone — e.g. "Senior commercial voice. Direct. No jargon."]
AUDIENCE:
[FROM ASSET 1 ICP WORKSHEET — paste final ICP definition here]
Pain points to reference: [FROM ASSET 1 / SECTION 1.4]
NEVER USE:
"I wanted to reach out" · "I hope this finds you well" · "Just following up" · "I came across your profile"
[FROM SECTION 1.6 — add customer-specific banned phrases here]
BANNED WORDS:
synergy · leverage · innovative · game-changer · best-in-class · solutions · excited · passionate · [FROM SECTION 1.6 — add customer-specific banned words]
REQUIRED TONE:
[FROM SECTION 1.3 — Formality + Style + own tone description]
Operator to operator — peer conversation, not vendor pitch. Observational — notice things, don’t sell things.
MESSAGE STRUCTURE:
MESSAGE 1 — VALUE ONLY:
[FROM SECTION 1.2 — opening hook based on chosen angle]. No pitch. No CTA.
MESSAGE 2 — INSIGHT:
[FROM SECTION 1.4 — VP 2 or 3]. [FROM SECTION 1.5 — data / proof point]. One offer line.
MESSAGE 3 — OFFER:
[FROM SECTION 1.4 — VP 1]. [FROM SECTION 1.5 — case study/result]. One low-friction question.
WORD LIMITS:
LinkedIn M1: max 100 words · LinkedIn M2: max 50 words · LinkedIn M3: max 120 words · Email subject: max 8 words · Email body: max 150 words
ANY VIOLATION = FAILED OUTPUT — Rewrite required if any banned phrase, word, tone violation, or word limit breach is detected.
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