Writing, simply put, is using words to express thoughts and feelings. Just like we talk, writing is about putting what we want to say down on paper or typing it out. It is a way of communication that allows us to share our thoughts, stories, feelings, and information with others.
Writing can take many forms: keeping a diary, writing letters, articles, novels, or even social media posts. It doesn’t have to be complicated or formal; it can be just a few simple sentences or an elaborated discussion. The key is to clearly express what you want to convey.
Writing is also an art; some people write beautifully, making ordinary things vivid and interesting, while others may still be learning how to express themselves better. But just like speaking, everyone can improve their writing skills through practice. Writing can also help us think and understand the world around us better because it forces us to turn vague ideas into clear words.
Writing is a process of compounding.
Compounding,
The mathematical magic of compounding:
For example, with a 10% annual compound interest rate, an initial investment doubles in 7.2 years (Rule of 72).
The power of time: 100 yuan grows at a 10% annual compound interest rate, exceeding 11.7 million yuan after 50 years.
Compounding thinking applies not only to financial investments but also to:
Knowledge accumulation:
Example: Learn one new word every day, and your vocabulary increases by 365 words in a year.
Cross-validation and integration of knowledge create a compound effect.
Skill development:
10,000-hour rule: Practicing a skill for 10,000 hours can lead to expert-level proficiency.
The compounding effect of skills: Combining multiple skills can create unique competitive advantages.
Interpersonal relationships:
The network effect: The value of connections grows exponentially as the network expands.
Example: LinkedIn’s recommendation mechanism.
AI writing:
The network effect: The efficiency and quality of AI writing significantly improve with technological advancements and data accumulation.
Example: The one-click creation feature of Universal Xiao In can generate a 20,000-word thesis draft in 5 minutes, showcasing the high efficiency of AI writing in content creation.
As a side suggestion, draw a compounding curve and place it somewhere visible.
Execution is actually deliberate practice.
Deliberate practice in writing is essentially a process of repeated refinement.
For example, if you want to write an article, start with 20 words.
Deliberate practice in writing can range from painless, very easy, easy, somewhat difficult, difficult, to very difficult.
Painless,
Write one word every day for 21 days. Once you can stick to it, move to the next cycle of practice.
Very easy,
Write 20 words every day for 21 days. Once you can stick to it, move to the next cycle of practice.
Easy,
Write 100 words daily for 21 days. Once you can stick to it, move to the next cycle of practice.
Somewhat difficult,
Write 200 words of reading notes daily for 21 days. Once you can stick to it, move to the next cycle of practice.
Difficult,
Write 1,000-2,000 words daily for 21 days. Once you can stick to it, move to the next cycle of practice.
Very difficult,
Continue writing for a year.
Hell level difficulty
Publish a book or several books, continue writing for 10 years or a lifetime.
Writing starts from these small closed loops, continuously compounding until muscle memory is formed. Just like drinking water and eating, not writing for a day feels like not drinking or eating. If you can make System 1 develop automatic writing, then you are excellent, and your writing can be as natural as drinking water or eating.
Reflection on 10 months of experience
1. Writing is simply about writing continuously.Starting with 20 words if you don’t know how to begin, just write it down.
2. Writing an article is actually about setting a framework to get started.
I have tried many ways to write over the past 10 months, and I suggest using the nine-square writing method to build your article framework.
As shown in the image above, I have been using the nine-square method for creation over the past 10 months.
First, I will write down the title I want in the nine-square grid, and then around this title, I will think and list the keywords that can form the core of the article. I already have five keywords, which will be the foundation of my article. Next, I will gather materials around these keywords, form my insights, and turn these thoughts into words.
So you should try it too; use the nine-square method and you will be amazed at how simple it is, haha~~~
Next, how AI assists me in writing and refining…
Establishing an understanding of AI writing
Before we begin, let’s establish a basic understanding of AI writing.
Any practical application is built on the foundation of understanding; knowing the facts is not enough; we must also understand the reasoning behind them to better use the tools and methods.
We will strive to clarify some important concepts about AI writing in a simple and understandable way.
This includes the history of AI writing development, its working principles, and the existing flaws.
What is AI writing?
It is a technology that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to assist us in generating text.
The goal of this technology is to produce fluent, natural text that is indistinguishable from that written by humans.
From the initial simple automated writing tools to now ChatGPT and Claude, models that can generate high-quality articles, it hasn’t taken long, and AI is evolving at a speed unimaginable to humans.
It’s worth noting that the release dates of these two models are only months apart.
AI writing increases writing efficiency by tenfold.
With AI assistance,
It’s actually quite simple; AI can assist me in refining, modifying, and expanding, for instance, I directly use KIMI AI to refine the language expression of the following paragraph.
After KIMI AI helped me with the refinement, I found it satisfactory and applied it directly.
Suggestion: Before using AI for writing refinement, you should first write it yourself. Genuine writing often comes from your own original thoughts and deep insights. After completing the first draft, use AI tools to help you refine and modify. This not only maintains the originality of the content but also ensures that your unique insights and profound thoughts are incorporated into the article.
AI writing, a beginner’s guide
1、AI writing for beginners
After understanding the basic concepts, we need to get hands-on practice.
Next, we will learn how to choose AI tools and understand what AI “prompts” are.
2. Choosing AI writing tools
1.AI Leader:ChatGPT
No need to say much about ChatGPT; it has been popular from last year to this year. It is the pioneer and leader of large language models, often imitated but never surpassed.
Website: https://chatgpt.com/
2. Writing expert: Claude
Website: https://claude.ai/new
If I had to choose one AI that feels most internet-savvy during writing, I would definitely pick Claude. It often produces very internet-savvy words or phrases during writing tasks, and its conversational tone is also excellent, making it more suitable for self-media writing tasks compared to the more rigid GPT.
3. Super AI Assistant: Kimi chat
Website:https://kimi.moonshot.cn/
Kimi is the “all-rounder” in AI writing. You only need relevant prompts, and Kimi can quickly generate high-quality articles. Whether it’s writing self-media posts, papers, or workplace reports, it can handle it effortlessly.
Moreover, Kimi excels at processing long texts and various documents. You can throw PDFs and PPTs into it, and it will quickly extract relevant information, making it convenient and efficient.
In Kimi+, many high-quality intelligent agents are built-in to handle various tasks.
I even wrote a small booklet for it,
Kimi and AI Workflow
The most comprehensive Kimi usage guide online: “KIMI Handbook”
I spent two months practicing to create the most comprehensive Kimi usage guide online.
4. A shining light from China: Zhiyu Qingyan
Website:https://chatglm.cn/
Zhiyu supports writing in multiple languages, focusing on simplicity of operation, and its dialogue box can only recommend strategies for writing prompts. It can generate a content-rich article in just a few steps, which is very friendly for beginners. You can also create and publish your own AI intelligent agents on Zhiyu.
5. Efficient writing: iFlyrec
Website: https://huixie.iflyrec.com/list
iFlyrec is particularly suitable for those who need to produce text quickly. Its voice input feature is super convenient, allowing you to write easily in any situation. Whether it’s meeting minutes, course scripts, or daily communication, iFlyrec can generate clear-structured and complete articles in a short time.
6. Editing and polishing: Volcano Writing
Website: https://www.writingo.net/
If you already have a draft but want to elevate the article, Volcano Writing is definitely your best choice. It focuses on long-form writing, supporting one-click editing and polishing, helping you optimize sentences and improve the overall quality of the article through AI technology.
7. AI Search: Mita
Website:https://metaso.cn/
This search AI is also one I often use, and importantly, it has no ads.
Writing articles often requires checking information and finding materials. This tool can help you gather writing materials and also organize and generate related article content based on your needs. Mita Search is like a combination of an intelligent search engine and a writing assistant, saving you a lot of time on research.
8. Ultra-long text: Orange篇
Website:
https://cp.baidu.com/
Writing long articles has always been a pain point for various AI writing tools. No matter what kind of prompt you use, it often can only generate a little over 1,000 words. When we need to write in-depth articles or papers, this word count is often insufficient. However, Orange篇 can perfectly solve this problem. In addition to long-form writing, it also offers very practical features such as material search and plagiarism checking.
Writing Quality AI Writing Prompts
Let me briefly explain how to write quality prompts and introduce prompt engineering.
Understanding how to use the tool is crucial. Many people think GPT is not smart, or even a bit dumb, which may be because they don’t know how to use it correctly.
To use GPT effectively, you need to understand how it works:
Learning phase: GPT learns language by reading a vast amount of text, learning how to construct sentences and understand some basic knowledge and knowledge of different topics. This process is called “training.”
Generation phase: When we use GPT, we give it a piece of text, known as a “prompt.” GPT predicts what the next text should be based on this prompt, like playing a word chain game; you provide a word, and it responds with the next word. This way, it can “write” answers or articles.
However, GPT does not have real consciousness or understanding; it merely mimics human language patterns to generate text.
Therefore, a key step in using AI tools is crafting high-quality prompts. A prompt is the question or instruction you give to the AI, and it will influence the results returned by the AI.
Writing Prompt Models
1. Write me a [type] about [topic]: This prompt is very straightforward, clearly specifying the content type and topic you need, for example: "Write me an opinion article about why writing is an important skill for professionals."
2. Describe a scenario in which... Used for writing narrative content, for example: "Describe a scenario in which a little boy finds a magical animal."
3. Write an article about [topic] from the [angle/viewpoint]: This prompt guides the AI under a specific angle or viewpoint, for example: "Write an article about how to improve article open rates from the perspective of self-media operations."
4. Generate [number] ideas about [topic]: This prompt is perfect when you need multiple ideas, for example: "Generate 10 innovative ideas for using AI."
5. Compare [thing A] and [thing B]: This prompt asks the AI to perform a comparative analysis, for example: "Compare Zhihu and Baijiahao." Everyone's writing habits and styles are different, so these prompts are just starting points. You need to try and adjust multiple times to find the prompt style that best fits your needs.AI 3WH Prompt Model Package
3WH Model
1. What (task content)
Definition: Clearly define the specific task to be executed.
Example: Rewrite the article into a format suitable for public account publication.
2. Why (task purpose)
Definition: Understand the reasons or goals behind executing the task.
Example: Attract more readers’ attention.
3. Who (role setting)
Definition: Set a role for the AI to produce content in a specific context.
Example: AI as a content creator.
4. How (execution method)
Definition: Determine the specific method or style for the AI to complete the task.
Example: Use concise language and vivid examples.
In conclusion
Only by practicing can one achieve unity of knowledge and action.
The most important thing is to say it three times,
Practice is the only way to test the unity of knowledge and action.
Practice is the only way to test the unity of knowledge and action.
Practice is the only way to test the unity of knowledge and action.
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