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Farhad Manjoo, a former New York Times and Wall Street Journal columnist, reveals his AI-enhanced writing workflow, from research to finding the perfect metaphor, and how these tools have transformed his creative process without replacing his unique voice.
What you’ll learn:
How AI evolved from a simple tool to an essential writing companion
Using ChatGPT as a research assistant with web search capabilities
The “super-thesaurus” technique for finding the perfect words and idioms
How AI helps brainstorm ideas and refine arguments
The benefits of having an “always-on” writing partner in a remote work world
Using AI as a first reader to evaluate drafts in progress
Why AI enhances rather than replaces a writer’s unique voice
Practical tips for getting unstuck when AI doesn’t deliver
How AI speeds up the writing process while improving quality
The future improvements that would make AI even more valuable for writers
Where to find Farhad Manjoo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhad-manjoo-161229/
Where to find Claire Vo:
ChatPRD: https://www.chatprd.ai/
Website: https://clairevo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairevo/
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Farhad’s journey from skepticism to adoption of AI tools
(04:20) Brainstorming with ChatGPT
(06:54) Assessing the quality of AI-sourced information
(08:34) How ChatGPT helps identify new angles and perspectives
(10:52) Using ChatGPT to find alternatives to clichéd expressions
(16:44) The “super-thesaurus” technique for finding perfect words and idioms
(20:12) Using AI as a first reader for draft evaluation
(22:15) Lightning round
Tools referenced:
• ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt/overview/
• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
Other references:
• New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
• The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/
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