Submission Guidelines
Everything you need to know to write a great prompt, get it approved, and help fellow AI engineers build faster.
What makes a great prompt?
Battle-tested
The prompt has been used on real work and produces consistently good results. Not a template you just invented — something you or your team actually relies on.
Specific & focused
Each prompt does one thing well. Avoid kitchen-sink prompts that try to cover every scenario. A tight scope makes a prompt easier to discover and use.
Clear instructions
The AI knows exactly what to do from the prompt text alone. No hidden assumptions, no required context that is not documented in the prompt itself.
Well-formatted markdown
Use headings, bullet points, and code blocks where appropriate. Good formatting makes prompts easier to read, understand, and modify.
Appropriate length
Long enough to be complete (minimum ~150 words for non-trivial prompts), short enough to stay focused. One-liners are rarely useful; essays usually are not prompts.
Documented use cases
The description and use-cases fields tell other engineers exactly when to reach for this prompt. Specificity here drives discoverability.
Content guidelines
Use markdown formatting
Structure your prompt with headers (##), bullet lists, and code fences (``` ```) where appropriate. The platform renders markdown — use it.
Minimum 150 words for substantive prompts
Very short prompts rarely contain enough context to be useful across different scenarios. If it is under 150 words, ask yourself whether it is really ready.
No placeholder-only prompts
A prompt that is just a skeleton of [INSERT X HERE] with no actual content is not a prompt — it is a template stub. Fill in the real instructions.
No harmful or misleading content
Prompts that could be used to generate disinformation, facilitate fraud, produce hateful content, or circumvent AI safety measures will be rejected.
No copyrighted content
Do not include exact text copied from books, articles, or other sources without permission. Paraphrase and attribute where needed.
Test before submitting
Run the prompt against at least one major AI model (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini). Paste an example output in the description or use cases if it helps reviewers.
Category selection guide
Pick the category that best describes the primary use case of your prompt. When in doubt, use Other.
| Category | Best for |
|---|---|
| Coding | Code review, refactoring, debugging, architecture advice |
| Writing | Blog posts, copywriting, technical docs, emails |
| Analysis | Data interpretation, research synthesis, competitive analysis |
| Productivity | Task planning, meeting notes, decision frameworks |
| Frontend | React, Vue, CSS, UI/UX, component design |
| DevOps | CI/CD, infrastructure, Docker, cloud deployments |
| Legal | Contract review, compliance checks, legal summaries |
| Medical | Clinical summaries, patient education, research digests |
| Finance | Financial analysis, budgeting, investment research |
| Marketing | Campaign strategy, SEO, social media, ad copy |
| Research | Literature review, hypothesis generation, citation summaries |
| Other | Anything that does not fit above |
Review process
You submit
Click "Submit for Review" on the submission form. Your prompt is immediately visible in your My Submissions tab with status Pending.
Review queue
A PromptGuild team member reviews your prompt for quality, clarity, and policy compliance. This typically takes 24–48 hours.
Approved
Your prompt goes live on the marketplace. You receive an in-app notification and an email. Downloads and votes will start accumulating.
Needs changes
You receive a notification with the rejection reason. Your prompt stays in your account so you can edit and resubmit. Nothing is deleted.
Typical timeline: 24–48 hours
During peak periods (Monday mornings, major AI release weeks) it can take up to 72 hours. You will always receive a notification once a decision is made.
Frequently asked questions
What if my prompt is rejected?
You will receive an in-app notification explaining why. The rejection reason is also shown under your prompt in the My Submissions tab. You can edit the prompt to address the feedback and resubmit — the edited version will be queued for review again. Your prompt is never deleted on rejection.
Can I edit a prompt after submitting?
Yes. Go to My Prompts → My Submissions, click Edit next to your prompt, make your changes, and save. The updated prompt will be re-queued for review. Published prompts that are edited will be temporarily unpublished until re-approved.
What's the difference between free and premium prompts?
Free prompts are accessible to all registered users, including those on the free tier. Premium prompts require an active paid membership ($5 one-time). Premium status can be set by the author if they have 10+ approved prompts, or by an admin. Choose free if you want maximum reach; choose premium if you want your prompts to be part of the gated premium library.
How long does review take?
Most prompts are reviewed within 24–48 hours. During high-volume periods it may take up to 72 hours. You will receive a notification as soon as the decision is made.
Can I save a draft before I am ready to submit?
Yes. On the submission form, click "Save as Draft" to save your work privately. Drafts are only visible to you. When you are ready, open the draft from the My Prompts → Drafts tab and submit it for review.
Are there limits on how many prompts I can submit?
No hard limit. However, repeated low-quality submissions may result in a temporary submission hold. Focus on quality over quantity.
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