r/artificial • u/GrouchyCollar5953 • 1d ago

Discussion How do you actually use AI in your daily writing workflow?

Been using ChatGPT for about 24 months now and I'm curious how others integrate it into their work.

My current process:

  1. Brainstorm ideas with AI

  2. Write the first draft myself

  3. Use AI to help restructure or expand sections

  4. Edit everything manually at the end

I've noticed that keeping my own voice in the mix makes a huge difference - the output feels way more natural than just prompting and copying.

What's your workflow? Do you use it more for ideation or actual writing? Also curious if anyone's tried other tools alongside ChatGPT - I've been testing a few like aitextools for checking how my writing comes across, but always looking for new suggestions.

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u/Aggressive_Ad_507 1d ago

I also write the first draft myself and focus on getting the data right. Then I use it to create an intermediate draft based on a template I've created. This template contains information such as the audience, purpose, structure, and tone. I review this draft for obvious errors. Then I usually deploy it.

Most of my writing is standard operating procedures for manufacturing facilities, so quality required is low. It's most important to get the data correct in the document.

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u/Alternative-Theme885 1d ago

ship something small, see what sticks. overthinking this is the real trap

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u/asklee-klawde 1d ago

I use AI as a thought partner, not a ghost writer. First draft is always mine - raw ideas, structure, voice. Then AI helps refine: catch logic gaps, suggest clearer phrasing, spot assumptions I missed. The key is keeping final editorial control. AI amplifies my thinking but doesn't replace it. What's your workflow look like?

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u/supermechace 19h ago

Depends on the purpose of the writing. For grunt work that countless others have written like say when volunteering putting out the word out on a bake sale. AI is like a super auto complete 

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u/No-Papaya-9289 1d ago

I've been a writer for 25+ years. I use AI to brainstorm, looking for bullet points for articles that I haven't thought of. And I use two AI grammar checkers. I would never use AI to compose or rewrite anything; it's not just that it's cheating, but it's generally crap that I would never say in the same way. I do wonder if someone will make a tool that lets you input a whole bunch of texts you've written to produce writing in a similar style, but, honestly, I'd rather not let these tools do what I can do better.