1SITUATION — Describe the person in context
Start with what is happening in their life or project, not a demographic profile. “Independent creator, age 25–44” is weak. “AI music creator with songs finished but no clear release system” gives you something useful.
The person I am speaking to is: _____
They are currently trying to: _____
The situation that makes this relevant now is: _____
2NEED — Name the tension, question or obstacle
People rarely need “content.” They need help resolving uncertainty, making a decision, feeling understood, changing a belief, or completing a task.
They are stuck because: _____
The question underneath the obvious question is: _____
What they need from this piece is: _____
3POINT OF VIEW — Decide what you believe about it
Your point of view is not a slogan. It is your interpretation of the situation. It should connect to the identity, values and boundaries you established in Module 5.
I believe: _____
I disagree with / would challenge: _____
The experience, evidence or reasoning behind this view is: _____
4MESSAGE — Reduce it to one job
A topic is not a message. “AI music ownership” is a topic. “Creators should build an owned home even when social platforms are growing” is a message. Choose one central change rather than trying to say everything.
For [audience in situation]: _____
This piece should help them [understand / feel / decide / do]: _____
By showing: _____
5TEST — Make sure the message can guide real work
A useful message should help you reject irrelevant ideas. If almost any paragraph, lyric, post or example could fit, the message is still too broad.
Relevant: Why does this matter to this audience now? _____
Specific: What is the one main idea? _____
Truthful: What can I support without exaggerating? _____
Directional: What should change after they receive it? _____
The one-sentence test
Complete this before moving to Module 7.
For [specific person in a specific situation], I want this piece to help them [understand / feel / decide / do] by showing [your central message or point of view].
If that sentence is clear, a format becomes easier to choose. If it is vague, drafting faster will usually produce more words rather than a stronger piece.