AI-Assisted Writing
Using LLMs as a thinking partner
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Spent a month using AI as a writing collaborator.
What Worked
- Brainstorming and exploring ideas quickly
- Getting unstuck when facing blank pages
- Editing for clarity and conciseness
What Didn't
- Generating original insights (it reflects, doesn't create)
- Maintaining a consistent voice across pieces
- Knowing when to stop iterating
Takeaway
AI is a good editor and a mediocre writer. Use it to refine ideas, not generate them.