Session #56 Article Writing Part 1

Session #56 You and AI working together

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Winton Churchill & Bruce Tamanaha
May 08, 2025

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Session #56 Article Writing Part 1

Top 5 Most Important Aspects of This Video (with Timestamps)

✅ 1. Old Content Is Being Retired Due to Outdated AI Versions

Many of the older training sessions used ChatGPT-3 or earlier versions, which no longer function the same way. These outdated videos are being removed rather than migrated to the new system to avoid confusion and ensure users get accurate results with the current AI models.

✅ 2. New Article-Writing Process Is More Sophisticated and Efficient

Modern AI tools (especially GPT-4 and newer) offer more dynamic features:

  • They suggest follow-up prompts.

  • Generate topic ideas without being limited by numbers (e.g., “10 topics”).

  • Help with logic, tone, and structure of writing.

  • Produce customizable article outlines based on user preferences.

  • Provide feedback on the articles they generate, helping improve drafts.

✅ 3. AI is a Time-Saver—but It Delivers a Draft, Not a Final Article

AI tools significantly reduce time spent on article creation (e.g., from 4 hours to 1 hour), but the user still needs to personalize the content:

  • Add real-life examples.

  • Infuse personal tone and experience.

  • Refine and fact-check for final use.

✅ 4. Article Development Is Now Interactive and Guided

The AI guides you through a full process:

  • Generate topic clusters and outlines.

  • Expand topics into article drafts.

  • Create supporting materials (like pricing worksheets or spreadsheets).

  • Provide self-critique and enhancement suggestions on the AI-generated content.

✅ 5. Using the Right Prompts Unlocks the Full Power of AI

Examples of effective prompts:

  • Broad prompts like “Please generate article titles about [topic] for freelancers over 50.”

  • Prompts for depth like “Please expand #7 into a 600-word article in a friendly tone.”

  • Self-review prompts like “Are there any weaknesses in this article?”

  • Formatting prompts like “Rewrite in narrative format using short paragraphs.”

Bulleted, Detailed Summary with Approximate Time-stamps

  • 00:00 – 00:24 Greetings; Winton (in Mexico) and Bruce (in Italy) chat about Bruce’s hillside view of Orvieto, including the Torre del Moro and the city’s duomo.

  • 00:24 – 01:15 They explain that older course videos (made with GPT-3.0) no longer match today’s AI behavior, so outdated sessions will be removed as they migrate to a new platform.

  • 01:15 – 03:05 Introduction to the day’s topic: how recent AI changes improve article-writing for freelancers (better image generation, richer prompts, less constraint in topic creation).

  • 03:05 – 05:12 Key capabilities showcased:

    • Generating unrestricted topic lists (avoid “Give me 10 ideas”).

    • Using AI-suggested follow-up prompts for extra depth.

    • Building outlines that weave in personal experience.

  • 05:12 – 06:55 Caution on “hallucinations” and the new, easier ways to check sources and facts inside ChatGPT.

  • 06:55 – 08:42 Why you should treat the AI output as a draft: human tweaks add voice and examples; drafting time drops from ~4 hrs to ~1 hr for Winton.

  • 08:42 – 10:21 Model-chooser rundown (GPT-4o, GPT-3.5-“advanced reasoning,” 4o-mini, 4.5, etc.) and encouragement to test prompts in multiple models for best fit.

  • 10:21 – 15:00 Live demo, part 1

    • Prompt: generate article titles on “Getting started as a coach on Upwork.”

    • Follow-up: dig deeper on pricing, first five clients, serving maturity-valuing clients.

  • 15:00 – 19:17 Live demo, part 2

    • AI writes a full article on coaching-service pricing (tiers, packages, subscription ideas, pitfalls to avoid).

  • 19:17 – 22:18 AI offers add-ons (e.g., downloadable pricing worksheet). Winton requests and receives a planning worksheet, then asks for a spreadsheet version.

  • 22:18 – 27:26 AI self-critique: identifies gaps (real-life examples, reviews/trust, assuming warm audience). Winton tells it to revise; model rebuilds article in narrative form with fixes.

  • 27:26 – 32:00 Advantages highlighted: rapid incorporation of editor feedback, painless word-count changes, easier insertion of authentic stories, and big reductions in manual grammar-check time.

  • 32:00 – 35:03 Wrap-up: next session will cover SEO/blog repurposing; thanks to members for patience during platform change; closing remarks.

Best,

Winton & Bruce