Back/Content/ChatGPT
IntermediateContentChatGPT

How to Use AI as an 'Always-On' First Reader for Instant Draft Feedback

Improve your writing in real-time by using ChatGPT as a first reader. Get instant feedback on structure, clarity, and flow as you write, allowing you to polish your work section by section.

From How I AI

How I AI: Farhad Manjoo's AI-Powered Writing Workflow for Research, Wordcraft, and Editing

with Claire Vo

How to Use AI as an 'Always-On' First Reader for Instant Draft Feedback

Tools Used

ChatGPT

OpenAI conversational AI

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Write a Section of Your Draft

After writing the first few paragraphs or a complete section of your article, pause before moving on. This workflow is most effective when used iteratively rather than only on a final draft.

2

Paste and Prompt for Specific Feedback

Copy your written section into ChatGPT and ask targeted questions about its effectiveness. Avoid generic prompts like 'make this better.' Instead, ask about specific aspects like structure, clarity, or argument speed.

Prompt:
Does this get my point across quickly enough? Is there a way you can suggest to get to this argument much quicker? Am I doing too much unnecessary commentary here?
3

Analyze and Incorporate Structural Suggestions

Review the AI's feedback, paying close attention to suggestions about structural issues like burying the lede, having an unclear thesis, or poor flow. Make adjustments to your draft based on the critique.

Pro Tip: While the AI may not find deep logical flaws, it's excellent at spotting common structural problems that writers often miss when they are too close to the work.
4

Repeat the Process

Continue writing your article, using this feedback loop for each new section you complete. This turns writing from a linear task into a dynamic and collaborative process, improving the quality of the draft as you go.

Become a 10x PM.
For just $5 / month.

We've made ChatPRD affordable so everyone from engineers to founders to Chief Product Officers can benefit from an AI PM.