Using Chat GPT to Write Great Blog Articles

You can be anyone who wants to write about anything, and nothing can stop you from expressing your thoughts on the topics that interest you. But guess what? 🚀 There's something that can supercharge your writing journey by at least 3x! 📝✨

Generative AI has taken the market by storm, and folks are already harnessing the power of tools like ChatGPT and Bard in their day-to-day lives.

In this post, I'm excited to spill the beans on how you can turbocharge your blogging process with the help of Generative AI.

Note: 🧑‍💻 This blog predominantly focuses on technical blog post writing, but fear not, these strategies can be applied to any type of blogging adventure.

Selecting the topic & title

Crafting content that resonates with people is crucial. Choose a topic that aligns with your vibes and adds value to others. Here are various types of blog articles to consider:

• Share Your Knowledge or Experience 🧠

• Solve a problem 🛠️

• Share a case study 📊

• Explain difficult concepts in your own words 🗣️

• Summarise existing lengthy topics 📑

• Educate people 🎓

Once you've locked in your topic, let's dive into selecting the perfect title. 🌈 This is where the magic of Gen AI tools like ChatGPT or Bard comes into play.

Post title and outline

While it may be tempting to ask ChatGPT to whip up an entire article, it's crucial to start with a captivating title and outline.

For the sake of this post, I'll roll with ChatGPT. Imagine writing about "Introduction to Web Components." 🌐

Selecting the Post Title

Now that our topic is locked in, let's kick off with an awesome title. I'll ask ChatGPT to flex its creative muscles and suggest some blog post titles. 🤖🎨

Usually, I'd blend these suggestions with my own ideas, but #4 seems solid. Let's roll with that title! 🚀

Remember, these are just suggestions; trust your gut and go with a title you love.

Create an outline

The outline is a rough idea of what you want to include in your post. See, Web Components is a vast topic. There are tonnes of frameworks built upon the Modern Web Component framework, including my favorite Lightning Web Components.

So it is important to decide what are we going to cover in this post to keep it concise. We need to make sure that the points we cover vibe with our title and targeted audiences.

Here is the outline I have decided on. The post is broken down into sections and sub-sections.

• History of Moden Web Components.

• Features of Web Components.

• Benefits of using Web Components.

• Browser Support.

• Most popular UI Web Component Frameworks.

Feel free to add sub-topics if needed, but for now, let's stick to the plan.

Feed the outline into Chat GPT

Maintain the same ChatGPT thread for consistency. So when you give some instruction it has some context. (I even use the same thread for multiple posts that are inter-related).

Let's see how ChatGPT translates our outline into a blog post draft. [See the video below].

Off to a great start! Now, infuse the post with your thoughts and refine it to make it truly yours.

Create a draft

Before diving into editing, read the AI-generated article to ensure it aligns with your vision. Personalize it, add your thoughts, and trim any unnecessary bits. Remember, add your secret sauce to keep it genuine and engaging.

Drafting is the main part of the writing process. In this step, you personalize the post, add your thoughts, and cut down the unwanted parts. The AI-generated information can be generic, so make it specific and to the point.

Here are some tips for drafting.

• Verify the authenticity of the information provided.

• Do a quick fact check, many times Gen AI provides false information.

• If the generated content is opinionated, you might want to decide to either cut out the opinionated part or keep it intentionally.

• Add your persona to the article. It's important for readers to feel that they are reading something written by humans.

• Add examples and nice pictures that resonate with your topic.

• Remember you write about something you care about, so try to make it genuine.

• To make your article interesting add your secret sauce, which is the center of your post.

• Focus on what is important to readers.

Edit the draft

It's time to correct the mistakes in the draft. So go ahead and read it once again. You can do the following things for editing.

• Check for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

• Reorganize the information and reorder the topics if needed.

• Optimize for SEO.

• Add nice titles to images if any.

• Check the readability.

• Check the flow.

• Preview the post.

• Do a final proofread.

Pro Tip: You can use text-to-speak tools to speed up the proofreading process.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the transformative power of Generative AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT and Bard, has revolutionized the art of blogging. 🚀✨ From inspiring topic selection to crafting captivating titles and outlines, these tools serve as indispensable allies in the journey of content creation. 🤖💡

However, it's crucial to strike a balance between AI assistance and personal touch. While these AI companions provide an excellent starting point, infusing your distinct voice, experiences, and that special "secret sauce" is what truly distinguishes your content. 🌟🧑‍💻

Throughout the drafting process, meticulous editing is key. Verify information authenticity, conduct fact-checks, and ensure that your unique perspective shines through. Remember to optimize for SEO, maintain readability, and enhance your article with visually appealing elements like examples and images. 📝📊🖼️

As you prepare to unveil your masterpiece, leverage the expansive reach of social platforms such as Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and the vibrant Hacker News community. 🌎✨ Your words deserve to be shared far and wide, and these platforms offer the perfect stage for your unique insights.

Armed with the insights provided by Generative AI, embark on your blogging journey with passion and purpose. 🌟🚀 Let your words resonate, captivate your audience, and make a lasting impact.

Please don't hesitate to share your opinions and tips in the comments! Happy blogging! 📝💻