How I Use AI to Write This Blog (Meta, but True)

Let’s be honest: yes, AI helps me write this blog. No, this blog isn’t 100% AI. It’s a mix. And I’m going to show you exactly how and why it’s not cheating — it’s just smart.

The process: it’s not as simple as asking the bot

Here’s what actually happens: I have an idea. Like, “AI for greeting cards.” I jot down the key points we want to explore. I add personal examples. Then I ask Claude to structure the thing — how to organize sections, how to make it engaging.

Claude proposes a plan. I tweak it. Like, it wants too much jargon, I say “drop that, more casual.” It forgets an analogy, I add one. It’s like having a co-writer who suggests ideas but I’m the one directing.

Then the AI writes a first version. I reread it. I change maybe 30-40% of the content. Because it’s weak in places, or too generic, or it’s missing my voice.

Why it’s not plagiarism or cheating

A journalist talks to sources. A teacher uses other authors’ books to prep their class. A musician draws from other riffs. Using AI isn’t that different — it’s a research and brainstorming tool.

The real value isn’t in the first version the bot produces. It’s in my critical thinking afterward. I’m the one who says “this is good” or “this isn’t.” I’m the one who adds personal examples. I’m the one who rereads and complains because a paragraph sounds like a soulless robot.

Honestly? Before AI, I wouldn’t have written this much. I’d have maybe stayed at 2 posts a month instead of 2 per week. So now you’re reading more content, and that’s better for you.

The real benefits for you

AI boosts my productivity, so: more posts, more topics covered, we revisit topics more often because I can afford the time. That means instead of covering the same 10 subjects, we cover 50.

Also: fewer typos because Claude helps me proofread. I’m more rigorous because I can ask the AI to fact-check. It’s like a proofreader and researcher combined.

And honestly? The topics we cover aren’t topics a pure bot would choose. They’re topics I know you want to understand. Because I talk to you, I listen to your questions, and I turn them into posts.

What we DON’T do

We don’t publish something 100% AI-generated. We don’t use fake AI-generated stock images pretending they’re authentic (we generate art specifically for the blog, clearly AI). We verify info before publishing because AI hallucinates.

And we tell you the truth: that we use AI. No secret. It’s transparent.

Curious about how other creators use AI in their workflow? Explore Sherpa for practical examples. Or check Laeka Research for an honest analysis of how technology is changing creation.