{"id":12633,"date":"2025-03-26T17:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/how-to-use-ai-for-writing-exceptional-content-7-best-practices\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:47:37","slug":"how-to-use-ai-for-writing-exceptional-content-7-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/how-to-use-ai-for-writing-exceptional-content-7-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use AI for Writing Exceptional Content (7 Best Practices)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you publish writing, you\u2019d be crazy not to use artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like telling a carpenter not to use a drill. You can build a deck without one. But why would you?<\/p>\n

Writers have always embraced new tools to improve their craft.<\/p>\n

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The challenge with AI, or any technology, is that we want the easy way out.<\/p>\n

We hope the tech will magically automate everything. And for mediocre content, AI is the perfect solution.<\/p>\n

But creating exceptional content is HARD. No matter what tool you use.<\/p>\n

For example, I used AI extensively to write this article.<\/p>\n

Yet, it still took me 40+ hours to produce.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

AI has made me realize how much I can improve my content. And you can, too.<\/p>\n

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I asked our content team about how they use AI in their writing and editing.<\/p>\n

Our senior writers Yongi Barnard, Kate Starr, Shreelekha Singh, and senior editors Chris Hanna and Chris Shirlow shared their workflows and insights, which I\u2019ll feature throughout this article.<\/p>\n

These talented folks help Backlinko generate almost 800,000 sessions per month.<\/p>\n

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Below are seven timeless writing practices supported by AI.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with planning your writing project.<\/p>\n

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