Build a Viral Content Framework Using the Lego Brick Method
Social MediaintermediateClaude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o. Claude excels at breaking complex content into modular systems and providing clear operational frameworks. GPT-4o is equally strong and slightly faster for iterative refinement. Both handle the strategic + tactical nature of this prompt well.
When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when you have a strong piece of hero content (blog post, whitepaper, webinar, case study) but struggle to repurpose it efficiently across channels. It's ideal for teams tired of recreating content from scratch and wanting to reduce dependency on individual creators. Perfect for scaling content operations without proportionally increasing headcount.
The Prompt
You are a content strategist helping me build a scalable viral content framework using the Lego brick method. This approach breaks down hero content into modular, reusable components that can be distributed across multiple channels without starting from scratch each time.
## My Content Context
- Hero content topic: [DESCRIBE YOUR CORE TOPIC/ASSET]
- Primary audience: [TARGET AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION]
- Key message: [MAIN TAKEAWAY YOU WANT TO COMMUNICATE]
- Channels I publish on: [LIST: e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok, email, blog]
- Current pain point: [DESCRIBE YOUR CONTENT BOTTLENECK]
## The Lego Brick Framework
Break my hero content into modular components that can be:
1. Repurposed across channels without losing impact
2. Assembled in different combinations for different audiences
3. Owned by the system, not dependent on one person
4. Tracked and optimized independently
## What I Need
### 1. Content Modules (The Bricks)
Identify 5-7 core "bricks" from my hero content that can stand alone:
- Each brick should be a distinct idea, statistic, or insight
- Format each as a standalone component (headline, copy, visual direction)
- Note which channels each brick works best on
### 2. Distribution Combinations
Show me 3 different ways to combine these bricks for:
- LinkedIn (professional audience)
- Twitter/X (real-time, conversational)
- Email newsletter (deep-dive)
### 3. Scaling Instructions
Provide a simple template I can use to:
- Assign content creation to team members (no hero dependency)
- Track which bricks are performing best
- Know when to refresh or retire a brick
### 4. Viral Multipliers
Identify 2-3 specific hooks or angles within my content that have viral potential, and explain why they resonate with my audience.
Format your response with clear sections and make it immediately actionable for my team.
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Provide your actual hero content (paste the blog post, webinar transcript, or case study) rather than just a description—AI will identify stronger bricks with real material to work from.
- 2.Specify your channel priorities upfront. If LinkedIn is 60% of your reach, ask the AI to optimize brick combinations for LinkedIn-first distribution, then adapt to other channels.
- 3.Request a 90-day content calendar using these bricks to see how the system scales. Ask AI to show you which bricks repeat and when to introduce new ones to avoid audience fatigue.
- 4.Use the output to create a shared Airtable or Notion template your team can reference. This removes the 'Brenda dependency'—anyone can now assemble content from the brick library.
Example Output
## Content Modules from Your Hero Content
**Brick 1: The Problem Statement**
- Copy: "85% of marketing teams waste 12+ hours weekly recreating the same content for different channels."
- Best for: LinkedIn, Twitter (hook), email subject line
- Visual: Infographic showing time waste
**Brick 2: The Framework Concept**
- Copy: "The Lego brick method breaks content into modular components that snap together differently for each channel—no starting from scratch."
- Best for: LinkedIn carousel, blog explainer, TikTok voiceover
- Visual: Actual Lego brick imagery or system diagram
**Brick 3: The Proof Point**
- Copy: "One team implemented this system and reduced content production time by 60% in 90 days."
- Best for: Email, LinkedIn, case study landing page
- Visual: Before/after timeline
## Distribution Combination #1: LinkedIn Professional Angle
Combine Bricks 1 + 2 + 3 into a carousel post:
Slide 1: Problem (Brick 1)
Slides 2-3: Solution framework (Brick 2)
Slide 4: Results (Brick 3)
Slide 5: Call-to-action
## Scaling Template
**Content Owner:** [Team member]
**Bricks Assigned:** 1, 2, 3
**Channels:** LinkedIn, email
**Performance Metric:** Engagement rate, click-through rate
**Review Date:** [30 days]
## Viral Multiplier #1: The Time-Waste Angle
The 85% statistic triggers urgency and relatability—every marketer feels this pain. Lead with this on Twitter for maximum retweet potential.
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