How I Use AI to Enhance My Blog Posts
A Structured Approach to AI-Enhanced Blogging
I've developed a systematic approach to using AI for enhancing my blog posts while maintaining authenticity. Here's how I structure my AI interactions to ensure consistent, high-quality content across different blog categories.
Core Principles
My blogging process is built on four fundamental principles:
- Preserve authentic thoughts and ideas
- Present content clearly and accessibly
- Use well-structured, fluent sentences
- Maintain consistent formatting across categories
Writing Style Guidelines
To ensure consistency, I've established these key guidelines for AI assistance:
- Maintain a natural, conversational tone
- Break down complex topics into digestible sections
- Include clear headings and structure
- Balance technical accuracy with readability
- Support both German and English content as appropriate
- Avoid using dashes within sentences, opt for commas or new sentences
Category-Specific Templates
Technical Posts (IT-Pro)
For technical content, I structure my input like this:
- Objective
- Key Requirements/Features
- Solution Components
Example from a recent AVD post:
Topic: AVD Custom Image Creation
- Automated process needed
- Must support multiple environments
- Uses Azure Image Builder
- Needs configuration management
Personal Blog Posts
For personal content, I focus on:
- Key events/activities
- Main impressions
- Notable details
A recent example:
- Trip to Cheyres
- Packed essentials
- Lunch stop
- Lake activities
- Weather note
Book Reviews/Insights
For book reviews, I structure around:
- Book title
- Key concepts
- Personal insights
Language Usage Guidelines
I've established clear language preferences for different content types:
- Technical posts: English
- Personal experiences: German preferred
- Book reviews: Language matching the source material
Implementation Benefits
This structured approach has several advantages:
- Consistency: All posts maintain a similar quality and style
- Efficiency: Clear templates speed up the writing process
- Authenticity: Original thoughts remain intact while improving clarity
- Accessibility: Content is more digestible for readers
Future Improvements
I'm continuously refining this system based on:
- Reader feedback
- Content effectiveness
- Writing efficiency
- AI capability developments
The goal is to maintain a balance between automated assistance and personal authenticity, ensuring each post reflects my voice while benefiting from AI's enhancing capabilities.