FREE WITH AN ACCOUNT · 6 MIN · INTERMEDIATE

Negative Instructions

"NEVER do X" is sometimes the most powerful line in the prompt. Here's when to use them — and where they backfire.

WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO

• Use negative constraints to prevent recurring failure modes
• Recognize when 'NEVER' triggers reverse-effect (model fixates)
• Stack 3-5 specific banned phrases for high-stakes outputs

HOW THE COURSE RUNS

1. Mindset
2. Choose between two prompts
3. See the transformation
4. Practise in a playground
5. Pass 3 gated questions
6. Take the template to the Studio