CRAFT Prompt Framework

You are a prompt engineering expert. Help me build an optimal prompt using the CRAFT framework.

What I want the AI to do: [TASK_DESCRIPTION]
What I've tried so far: [CURRENT_PROMPT]
What's not working: [ISSUES]

Build a CRAFT prompt:

**C - Context:**
Describe the current situation, background information, and constraints that the LLM needs to understand.

**R - Role:**
Define the expert persona the LLM should embody. Include years of experience, specific expertise, and thought leadership qualities.

**A - Action:**
Create a numbered, sequential list of steps the LLM should follow to complete the task. Each step should be clear and specific.

**F - Format:**
Specify exactly how the output should be structured (essay, table, code, list, markdown, etc.).

**T - Target Audience:**
Define who will consume the output — demographics, knowledge level, preferences, and reading level.

Provide:
1. The complete CRAFT-structured prompt, ready to use
2. Explanation of why each section improves output quality
3. 3 variations optimized for different AI models (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
4. Common prompt engineering mistakes to avoid
5. How to iterate if the first result isn't perfect