How I Created My First Prompt Pack (and What I Learned)

Behind the scenes of building a digital product from scratch — without overthinking it.

Let me be honest: when I decided to create my first prompt pack, I didn’t have a big plan or a fancy launch strategy. I had an idea, some half-filled notebooks, and a lot of “what if this doesn’t work?” energy.

But I also knew I was tired of letting good ideas collect digital dust in my Google Drive. So I gave myself one goal: build something useful, and keep it simple.

This post is the real, behind-the-scenes version of what that looked like — the messy middle, the small wins, and what I’d absolutely do differently (and the same) if I were starting today.

Step One: I stopped waiting to feel “ready.”

I’d had the idea to make an AI prompt library for months. But every time I sat down to start, I’d spiral into thoughts like “What if no one uses it?” or “Who am I to create this?”

Eventually, I decided to ignore all of that and just start. Not because I felt confident, but because I was more tired of procrastinating than I was afraid of messing up.

I made a list of the types of prompts I use all the time in my own business. Content ideas, product inspiration, social engagement. I wasn’t trying to be a guru — I just wanted to create something that would’ve helped me six months earlier.

Step Two: I focused on one person, not everyone.

Instead of trying to make it perfect for everyone, I thought about one person: someone running a solo business, someone who wants to show up online but gets stuck staring at a blinking cursor, someone who needs structure and a nudge—not another overwhelming guide.

That helped me write in a voice that felt natural and casual. I didn’t over-explain. I didn’t pad it with fluff. I just wrote what I’d say if I were sending it to a friend.

Step Three: I packaged it like a real product (not just a list).

Once the prompts were written, I put them into a clean, formatted doc using Canva — something that felt like a finished product, even if it was simple.

I added a cover page, a short intro, and split the prompts into categories to make it easier to use. I didn’t worry about it being “fancy;” I just wanted it to be usable and branded.

Uploading it to Gumroad took less than 15 minutes. The longest part was just deciding on the product name and price. (Spoiler: I overthought both. Don’t be like me.)

Step Four: I actually launched it (and yes, it felt weird at first).

Hitting publish felt like jumping into cold water—equal parts refreshing and terrifying. I shared it on my social media, added it to my site, and sent a soft email to a few people.

No big fanfare. No countdown. Just a quiet, “Hey, I made this thing.”

And that was enough.

People downloaded it. Some bought it. And most importantly? I proved to myself that I could take an idea all the way through.

What I’d Tell You If You’re Thinking About Making One Too

Don’t wait until you have a perfect idea. Start with the thing you already do.
Keep it small, keep it useful, and make it something someone can open and use today—not someday.

You don’t need a full brand or an audience to launch something meaningful. You need a clear idea, a bit of structure, and the willingness to hit publish before you feel 100% ready.

You can build from there.

Want to See What I Made?

My first product inspired this post:
The Content Creator’s AI Prompt Pack

It includes 50 human-sounding, plug-and-play prompts across five categories, plus two fun bonuses. If you’re a solo creator or small business owner who struggles with what to say online, I think you’ll love it.

If you’re curious what’s possible when you finally finish that idea you’ve been sitting on, this is your sign to try.

Let me know if you do. I’ll be cheering you on.

Daniela
Creator of Query & Co.