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Generative AI and writing first drafts
Generative AI is a great way to get started writing your first drafts. I like to think that I’m a decent writer and that I do a reasonable job of putting one word after the other. But that doesn’t mean I find it easy to put words on the page. Far from it. Writing is…
Writing at four levels
Tackle writing in four stages: capture high-level concepts, develop a coherent structure, craft consistent paragraphs, and write concise sentences. This structured approach makes the writing process more manageable, allowing you to focus on one element at a time and produce polished, effective work.
The first draft isn’t the final product
I know it sounds obvious but it’s worth noting that the first draft isn’t the final product. When writing a first draft, I have to remind myself constantly that I’m only shoveling sand into a box so later I can build castles. Shannon Hale (2015). Twitter. Which means that there’s a lot of work you…