Writing with AIYour Words, Supercharged
The best AI-assisted writing still sounds like you. AI is a tool, not a ghostwriter. Use it to get unstuck, explore options, and polish your work—but the ideas, the voice, the soul of your writing? That has to come from you.
The AI Writing Workflow
AI helps differently at each stage of writing
Brainstorm & Ideate
Use AI to generate ideas, explore angles, and overcome writer's block.
Structure & Outline
Organize your ideas into a logical structure with AI's help.
Draft & Expand
Get help expanding ideas, but write in your own voice.
Edit & Refine
Use AI to catch errors, improve clarity, and polish your prose.
AI for Different Types of Writing
Different writing needs different AI approaches
Blog Posts & Articles
- Start with your main point, then ask AI to suggest supporting arguments
- Use AI to generate headline options, then pick your favorite
- Ask for transition suggestions between sections
- Have AI check if your conclusion ties back to your intro
Try this prompt
I'm writing about [TOPIC]. What are 5 interesting angles I could take that readers haven't seen before?
Emails & Messages
- Draft your main points, then ask AI to make them more concise
- Use AI to adjust tone (professional, friendly, urgent)
- Get help with difficult conversations (complaints, negotiations)
- Ask for subject line suggestions that get opened
Try this prompt
Help me write a professional email to [RECIPIENT] about [SITUATION]. I want to sound [TONE] while getting [OUTCOME].
Creative Writing
- Use AI for brainstorming settings, character traits, plot twists
- Get unstuck by asking "What could happen next?"
- Ask for dialogue variations to find the right voice
- Use AI to check consistency in your world-building
Try this prompt
I'm writing a story where [SETUP]. Give me 3 unexpected plot twists that would fit this world.
Academic & Reports
- Use AI to explain complex concepts simply before you write
- Ask for help structuring arguments logically
- Get suggestions for stronger evidence or counterarguments
- Have AI check that your citations support your claims
Try this prompt
I'm arguing that [THESIS]. What are the strongest counterarguments I should address?
Writing Prompt Templates
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Brainstorming
Idea Generation
Template
I need to write about [TOPIC]. Give me 10 unique angles or perspectives I could take.
Audience Focus
Template
What would [TARGET AUDIENCE] most want to know about [TOPIC]? What questions do they have?
Hook Ideas
Template
Give me 5 attention-grabbing opening lines for an article about [TOPIC]. Make them surprising or provocative.
Structuring
Outline Creation
Template
Create a detailed outline for a [LENGTH] piece about [TOPIC]. Include main sections, key points, and a logical flow.
Structure Check
Template
Review this outline and suggest improvements to the flow and organization: [OUTLINE]
Drafting Help
Expand Point
Template
Expand this bullet point into a full paragraph with examples: [POINT]
Transition Help
Template
Write 3 transition sentences that connect these two paragraphs smoothly: [PARA 1] → [PARA 2]
Editing
Clarity Check
Template
Read this paragraph and rewrite it to be clearer and more concise: [TEXT]
Tone Adjustment
Template
Rewrite this to sound more [TONE: professional/friendly/urgent/persuasive]: [TEXT]
Before & After: Improving AI Text
Making a vague sentence specific
Before:
AI can help with many things.
After:
AI can brainstorm ideas in seconds, catch grammar mistakes you'd miss, and suggest clearer ways to phrase complex thoughts.
What changed: Added specific examples instead of vague generality
Adding personality to generic AI text
Before:
It is important to consider multiple perspectives when writing.
After:
The best writing doesn't just present your view—it anticipates the reader thinking "yeah, but..." and addresses that too.
What changed: Added conversational tone and vivid language
Cutting AI wordiness
Before:
In the current digital age, the utilization of artificial intelligence tools for the purpose of enhancing one's writing capabilities has become increasingly prevalent.
After:
More writers are using AI to improve their work.
What changed: Cut jargon and filler; same meaning in fewer words
Mistakes to Avoid
Letting AI write your first draft
✗ Don't
AI-generated drafts sound generic and lack your unique perspective. You end up spending more time fixing it than you would writing from scratch.
✓ Do
Write your messy first draft yourself. Use AI to help improve it after.
Why: Your voice matters more than speed.
Not editing AI suggestions
✗ Don't
AI text often sounds "off"—too formal, too bland, or just not you. Readers can tell.
✓ Do
Always rewrite AI suggestions in your own words. Use AI as a starting point, not the final product.
Why: AI assists; you create.
Over-relying on AI for creative work
✗ Don't
AI creates by combining patterns it's seen. It can't produce truly original ideas.
✓ Do
Use AI for technical tasks (grammar, structure). Keep the creative spark yours.
Why: Originality can't be automated.
Accepting the first suggestion
✗ Don't
AI's first response isn't always best. There might be better options.
✓ Do
Ask AI to give you 3-5 options. Mix and match. Ask for variations.
Why: More options = better choices.
Quick Tips for Better AI Writing
Write First, AI Second
Get your raw ideas down first. AI is better at refining than creating from nothing.
Keep Your Voice
After AI helps, always ask: "Does this sound like me?" Rewrite until it does.
Be Specific in Prompts
The more context you give AI (audience, tone, purpose), the better its suggestions.
Use AI as a Sparring Partner
Ask AI to challenge your ideas, find weaknesses, suggest counterarguments.
Read Aloud
AI-edited text should still sound natural when read aloud. If it doesn't, revise.
Don't Skip the Hard Thinking
AI can help you write, but the thinking—your argument, your insight—has to be yours.