What are the best NotebookLM prompts for studying?

Effective prompts for studying in NotebookLM:

• "Create a study guide for [topic] based on my sources"
• "Explain [concept] as if I were a complete beginner"
• "What are the 5 most important things to know from [source]?"
• "Generate 10 multiple-choice questions on [topic]"
• "What is the difference between [X] and [Y]?"
• "Summarize chapter 3 in bullet points"
• "What evidence in my sources supports [claim]?"
• "Create a timeline of events from my notes"
• "Quiz me — ask me a question and wait for my answer"

NotebookLM responds best to specific, focused questions. Start broad ("summarize everything") then drill down with follow-ups ("go deeper on the methodology section") for best results.