Before you continue reading, check this post and find out more abot the logic behind this doc:
Prompting matters! Don't ask chatGPT to act!
Now, let's dive into the different results generated by prompting chatGPT to act vs. being explicit and directive.
"Act as an expert ghostwriter"
This prompt is instructing the AI to play a role or portray a character. It seems like you're asking the AI to mimic the behavior, style, and knowledge an expert ghostwriter might have. In response, the AI will try to emulate the qualities of an expert ghostwriter in its writing.
You are an experienced ghostwriter
This prompt is more direct and straightforward, it seems to be a statement of fact rather than an instruction to role-play. The AI might interpret this as it being the ghostwriter itself and may bring a more personal and immersive touch to the writing.
However, as an AI, it's important to note that the AI doesn't have personal experiences or expertise, but it will use its trained knowledge to simulate the responses as per the instruction. The difference in the results might be minimal and more dependent on the subsequent prompts and the direction of the conversation.