Do not index
Do not index
If you’re building and selling products, you’re also writing—docs, support articles, launch posts, website copy, and more. AI can streamline this process by boosting productivity, organizing ideas, and refining drafts, so you can focus on content that resonates. I’ve been using AI in my writing process and want to share the strategy that works for me.
My 6-Step AI-Assisted Writing Process
1. Brain Dump
First, I let all my ideas flow freely onto the page without worrying about structure. This ‘brain dump’ clears my mind and helps capture the raw essence of what I want to say.
2. Extract Main Points
Next, I use AI to identify key themes and organize them into an outline. This step provides a coherent structure that aligns my thoughts with the intended message.
Prompt:
List the main points from this brain dump.
brain dump ###
[add your brain dump here]
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3. Strengthen with Counterarguments
I then refine these main points and use AI to generate potential counterarguments. This approach anticipates objections and fortifies my arguments, ensuring a more compelling narrative.
Prompt:
What counterarguments would you add?
main points ###
[add main points here]
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4. Reorganize into a Logical Outline
With the content refined, I reorganize it into a logical outline.
Prompt:
Reorganize the following main points into a logical outline, explain your edits.
main points ###
[add main points here]
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5. Draft in My Authentic Voice
Using the outline, I draft the article while referencing personal writing samples. This helps maintain my authentic voice, ensuring consistency in tone and style.
Prompt:
Generate a draft of an article based on this outline. Use the following writing samples as a reference to maintain tone and style.
outline ###
[add outline here]
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writing samples ###
[upload personal writing samples here]
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6. Refine Using Clear Writing Principles
Finally, I edit the draft for clarity and engagement, guided by the National Archive’s principles of clear writing. This step involves iterative editing—revising each section, refining with AI assistance, and ensuring the content is concise and impactful.
Prompt:
Edit the following draft based on the attached principles of clear writing, while maintaining the style and tone.
section to edit ###
[add section here]
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clear writing principles ###
[attach principles here]
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And that’s it! How do you use AI in your product writing? Send me a note.
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