What Makes an AI Prompt Actually Useful?

I’ve been experimenting with different AI prompts and noticed that small changes in how a prompt is written can sometimes make a big difference in the quality of the response.

I’m curious about how others approach prompt writing. Do you usually keep your prompts short and specific, or do you provide detailed context, examples, and instructions?

What has worked best for you when creating prompts for content writing, research, coding, or other everyday tasks?

I’d be interested to hear some practical tips or examples from people who regularly use AI tools.