There is a common misconception that using AI to write a blog means clicking a button and walking away. If you’ve tried that, you know the result: a generic, robotic post that lacks “soul” and doesn’t quite fit your brand.
To keep Technic Alley consistent, I don’t let AI take the driver’s seat. Instead, I use it as a highly efficient co-pilot. Here is the exact workflow I use to ensure every post—even those assisted by AI—feels like it was written by me, for you.
1. Context is King: Let the AI “Read” the Blog
Before I ask the AI to write a single word, I feed it the context. I provide previous posts so the AI can analyze the tone, the formatting (like my use of horizontal rules and bold text), and the level of technical detail our readers expect.
2. Define the Mission
I clearly state the goal: “I am creating a new post on [Topic]. Here is how it fits into the existing archive.” This prevents the AI from repeating basic definitions I’ve already covered in previous articles.
3. The Blueprint: The Human-Led Outline
I never ask an AI to “write a post about X.” I provide a detailed outline first. This ensures the logic follows my personal thinking process.
4. Structuring for Style
I mirror the structure of the outline to match my actual writing style. If I usually start with a relatable anecdote and end with a “Next Steps” call to action, that structure is baked into the prompt.
5. Feed the Data
AI is only as good as the information it has. I provide all the relevant data—specific specs, 5-month test results, or personal observations (like my experience with the NeoCharge splitter).
6. The Title Tug-of-War
Sometimes I have a perfect title in mind; other times, I ask the AI for ten variations and pick the one that “pops.”
7. The Generation Phase
Only after these six steps do I let the AI generate the draft. Because the constraints are so tight, the output is usually 80% of the way to a finished product.
8. The Migration
I copy the text into my blog editor. Seeing it in the actual layout helps me spot where the “flow” might feel a bit stiff.
9. The Human Touch (Improvements)
This is the most important step. I go back in and add my “wit,” specific local references, or nuances that an AI couldn’t possibly know. This is where the post moves from “AI-generated” to “AI-assisted.”
10. The Final Polish (Proofreading)
I proofread for “hallucinations” (when AI makes up facts) and grammatical hiccups. Even the best models can get a technical spec wrong occasionally.
11. Hit Publish
The result? A post that is technically accurate, stylistically consistent, and produced in a fraction of the time it would take to write from scratch.
Why This Matters
In the age of AI, the value of a blog isn’t just the information—it’s the perspective. By using this 11-step workflow, I ensure that the perspective remains 100% mine, while the “heavy lifting” of drafting is handled by the tech.
