How to Write a Blog Post with AI
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How to Write a Blog Post with AI

Ofir Shurdeker
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November 26, 2025
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6 min read
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Most people write "write me a post about X" and get generic content. After a year of trial and error, I discovered the problem isn't AI — it's how we ask it. In this guide, I share the process that cuts a post from 3 hours to 45 minutes.

How to Write a Blog Post with AI (Without Sounding Like a Robot)

A year ago, I thought it was impossible.

I tried ChatGPT, got generic text that opened with "In today's digital world" and deleted everything. Sound familiar?

But then I realized something: the problem isn't AI. The problem is how we ask it.

In this guide, I'll show you exactly how to write posts that sound like you wrote them — because you actually did. Just with a smart assistant by your side.

The Mistake Everyone Makes

Most people write: "Write me a post about marketing"

And then wonder why the result sounds like a machine.

This happens because AI doesn't know you. It doesn't know your style, your experience, who you're writing for. So it gives a generic answer that fits everyone — and therefore fits no one.

I realized I needed to change my approach. Instead of asking AI to write for me, I started asking it to work with me.

5 Principles for Human Writing with AI

1. Give Context Before Asking

The more information you provide, the more accurate the result.

Instead of:

"Write a post about marketing"

Try:

"I'm a small business owner in design, 3 years in the market. My target audience is small business owners. I want to write about 3 marketing mistakes I made in the first year. The tone should be like talking to a friend — not too formal."

Feel the difference?

2. Ask for Structure Before Content

Don't ask for a complete post all at once. Start with the skeleton.

"I want to write a post about [topic]. Give me 5 interesting angles that not everyone talks about."

Then:

"I liked angle number 3. Build me a structure for the post with subheadings."

And only then:

"Now write the first section."

3. Add What Only You Can

AI doesn't know:

  • What you've been through
  • What your failures are
  • What your real opinion is
  • Stories from your life

And that's exactly what makes content human.

Practical Tip:

Before you start, write 3-4 points like:

  • "Once I experienced..."
  • "I think that..."
  • "The biggest mistake I made was..."

Then ask AI to incorporate this into the post.

4. Tell AI What NOT to Do

This is critical. Here's a list I always add:

"Don't use phrases like: in today's world, it's important to note, without a doubt, in conclusion, a wide range of. Don't open with a rhetorical question. Don't end with 'good luck'. Write short sentences."

5. Edit Ruthlessly

The first draft is just the beginning. I delete at least 30% of what AI writes.

What I delete:

  • Sentences that sound generic
  • Unnecessary repetitions
  • Long introductions
  • Obvious summaries

What I add instead:

  • An engaging opening sentence
  • A personal example
  • A sharp opinion
  • A specific call to action

My Process (Step by Step)

Step What to do Time
1 Write down idea + 3 points only I can say 5 min
2 Ask AI for angles and structure 3 min
3 AI writes first draft 2 min
4 I add stories, opinions, examples 20 min
5 AI helps edit and refine 5 min
6 My final edit 10 min

Total: 45 minutes per post. It used to take me 3 hours.

Practical Example: Before and After

Basic prompt:

"Write a post about the importance of marketing content"

Result: Generic post that sounds like Wikipedia.

Improved prompt:

"I'm a marketing manager at a startup. In the last year, we doubled organic traffic through content alone. I want to share the 3 things that worked best for us. Tone: direct, with specific examples, no clichés. Target audience: marketing managers at small companies."

Result: A post that sounds like a real person with real experience.

What NOT to Do (Mistakes I Learned the Hard Way)

  • Publish the first draft — there's always room for improvement
  • Rely on AI for facts — it makes things up. Check everything.
  • Ask for a complete post in one prompt — better to build in stages
  • Copy AI's style — change it to your own words
  • Skip editing — that's where the real magic happens

Bottom Line

I believe you can write excellent content with AI. Not instead of you — with you.

The secret is to stop looking for shortcuts and start using AI as a tool that amplifies what you already have. Your experience, your opinions, your voice.

AI can help you write faster. But only you can make it worth reading.

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