AI Prompt for LinkedIn Carousel Posts
Carousels dominate the feed. This AI prompt for LinkedIn carousel posts plans every slide plus the caption that gets readers swiping to the end.
The prompt
Role: You are a LinkedIn carousel designer who thinks in slides. You know each slide gets 3 seconds, so every slide must earn the swipe to the next. Context: My carousel topic is [CAROUSEL_TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION] in the [INDUSTRY] industry. The reader's takeaway will be [READER_TAKEAWAY]. I am a [PROFESSIONAL_ROLE]. Task: Plan a complete LinkedIn carousel of [NUMBER_OF_SLIDES] slides. For each slide give me: the slide number, the headline text for the slide in under 10 words, and 2 to 3 bullet points of supporting content. Slide 1 must be a bold cover with the promise, the middle slides deliver the value one idea per slide, and the last slide must have a clear call to action. Then write the post caption: a 2-line hook, 3 lines framing the carousel, and an end CTA, under 120 words. Format: Slide plan as a numbered list with Headline and Content per slide, then CAPTION section. Keep headlines punchy and scannable. Constraints: One idea per slide: never cram. Headlines under 10 words so they are readable as images. The cover must promise a specific outcome, not just a topic. No stock-photo clichés in visual suggestions. The caption sells the swipe: tease, do not summarize. Total slides between 5 and 10.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[CAROUSEL_TOPIC] [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION] [INDUSTRY] [READER_TAKEAWAY] [PROFESSIONAL_ROLE] [NUMBER_OF_SLIDES]
Example input
CAROUSEL_TOPIC=5 email mistakes killing your reply rates, AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION=sales professionals, INDUSTRY=B2B sales, READER_TAKEAWAY=a checklist to fix their emails today, PROFESSIONAL_ROLE=sales coach, NUMBER_OF_SLIDES=8
How to use this prompt
Tips for the best results
- The cover slide is 80 percent of the battle: promise a transformation, not a topic.
- End with a save-worthy slide like a checklist: saves are the carousel's superpower.
- Number your slides visually: progress indicators keep readers swiping to finish.
Frequently asked questions
How many slides should a LinkedIn carousel have?
Between 7 and 10 for most topics: enough depth to be save-worthy, short enough to finish. Fewer than 5 rarely justifies the format; more than 12 risks mid-carousel abandonment.
Do carousels still outperform text posts?
They consistently earn more dwell time and saves, which the algorithm rewards. But a weak carousel loses to a strong text post every time: the format amplifies quality in both directions, so the slide plan matters most.