Guide: AI-Accelerated Copywriting

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Guide: AI-Accelerated Copywriting

Understanding the Complete AI Writing System

Creating compelling, well-researched content traditionally requires multiple distinct phases: research, ideation, drafting, editing, and testing. Each phase typically happens in isolation, often leading to disconnected results or missed opportunities to leverage insights from one phase to improve another.

This systematic approach connects seven distinct steps into a "smart chain" that produces publish-ready content: agent research → voice dictation → synthesis → examples → metaphor → polish → micro-testing. Each step builds on the previous one, creating a compound effect that results in content that's both thoroughly researched and authentically voiced.

What You'll Need

Essential Tools

  • AI research agent (like Manus or similar) for comprehensive web research

  • Voice transcription capability (built-in dictation, ChatGPT Voice, TLDV, or Whisper)

  • AI writing models (GPT-4o, Claude, or similar)

  • Document editor with collaboration features (Google Docs, Notion)

Optional Reference Files

  • Voice guidelines document - your tone rules, banned words, and style preferences

  • Writing samples collection - 3-5 examples of your best content (150-300 words each)

Testing Capabilities

  • Social media accounts for hook testing

  • Email platform for A/B testing subject lines and CTAs

  • Analytics tools for measuring engagement and conversion

The Seven-Step Content Creation Chain

Step 1: Comprehensive Agent Research

Objective: Generate a thorough, source-backed research foundation

Research Agent Prompt:

You are a research specialist. Conduct comprehensive web research on: [YOUR TOPIC] for [YOUR AUDIENCE].

Return findings in this structured format:
{
  "audience_questions": [5-8 actual questions this audience asks],
  "key_findings": [
    {
      "claim": "specific statement",
      "data": "number or statistic", 
      "unit": "measurement type",
      "source": "publication name",
      "url": "direct link",
      "date": "YYYY-MM-DD",
      "confidence": "0.0-1.0 reliability score"
    }
  ],
  "debates_and_contradictions": ["conflicting viewpoints or disputed claims"],
  "knowledge_gaps": ["areas lacking clear data or consensus"],
  "expert_quotes": [
    {
      "speaker": "name and title",
      "quote": "exact quotation",
      "source_link": "url"
    }
  ],
  "additional_reading": [
    {
      "title": "resource name",
      "url": "link"
    }
  ]
}

Research Guidelines:
- Prioritize primary and official sources from 2022 onward
- Avoid paywalled content when possible; summarize if essential
- Include confidence scores for data reliability

Quality Check:

  • 8-12 well-sourced claims with URLs and dates

  • At least one significant debate or contradiction

  • Clear identification of knowledge gaps

Output: Save as Research_Foundation.md

Step 2: Capture Your Voice Through Dictation

Objective: Record your natural speaking voice and perspectives

Speaking Framework (3-10 minutes):

  1. Main argument - What's your core point?

  2. Current relevance - Why does this matter right now?

  3. Three supporting pillars - Your key evidence or steps

  4. Personal story or example - Something from your experience

  5. Contrarian perspective - What others might disagree with

  6. Call to action - What should people do with this information?

Optional Cleanup Prompt:

Clean this voice transcript for readability:
- Remove filler words ("um," "like," "you know")
- Eliminate false starts and repetitions
- Maintain first-person voice and natural tone
- Organize into clear paragraphs
- Return plain text only

Output: Save as Voice_Capture_Clean.txt

Step 3: Synthesize Research and Voice into First Draft

Objective: Combine factual research with your authentic voice

Synthesis Prompt:

Create a [FORMAT: LinkedIn post/800-word article/email newsletter] on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE].

Source Materials:
- Research findings: [paste Research_Foundation.md]
- Voice capture: [paste Voice_Capture_Clean.txt]
- Style requirements: Short, active sentences; plain language; direct "you/your" address; no hype or clichés

Content Structure:
- Compelling hook (1-2 lines)
- Body with 3 clear supporting ideas
- One actionable call-to-action

Research Integration:
- Use only claims found in research materials
- Add (Source) notation after statistics
- Include complete source list at the end
- Acknowledge one limitation or counterpoint if relevant

Output plain text only.

Enhancement Tip: If you have writing samples, add: "Match the rhythm and word choice of these examples: [paste sample excerpts]"

Output: Save as Draft_Version_1.txt

Step 4: Add Concrete Examples

Objective: Make abstract concepts tangible and memorable

Examples Enhancement Prompt:

Review Draft_Version_1 and add THREE specific, varied examples that illustrate the core concept.

Requirements for each example:
- Maximum 3 sentences
- Different industries or contexts
- Realistic numbers (use approximations like "~15%" if uncertain)
- Natural integration without increasing total length significantly

Return the revised draft with examples seamlessly integrated.

Quality Assessment:

  • Each example teaches the concept from a different angle

  • Examples match your audience's sophistication level

  • Integration feels natural, not forced

Output: Save as Draft_With_Examples.txt

Step 5: Add Unifying Metaphor (Optional)

Objective: Create a memorable mental framework

Metaphor Development Prompt:

Develop ONE overarching metaphor that connects the core idea to [FAMILIAR DOMAIN: cooking/sports/music/building].

Integration points:
- Hook section (1 line)
- One body paragraph (2 lines maximum)
- Call-to-action (1 line)

Guidelines:
- Avoid clichés and mixed metaphors
- Maintain professional tone
- If the metaphor feels forced, respond "SKIP" and return the previous draft unchanged

Subtle integration is better than heavy-handed metaphor use.

Output: Save as Draft_With_Metaphor.txt (or note "SKIP")

Step 6: Polish and Finalize Structure

Objective: Create publication-ready copy

Polish Prompt:

Refine this draft by reducing length 15% while improving clarity:

Improvements needed:
- Enhance transitions between ideas
- Maintain short, active sentences
- Replace vague adjectives with specific details or remove entirely
- Ensure every statistic includes (Source) notation
- Add comprehensive Sources section with titles and URLs
- Verify one clear, specific call-to-action

Return polished plain text only.

Quality Control Checklist:

  • All statistics properly sourced

  • No AI-generated facts or hallucinations

  • Short sentences with active voice throughout

  • Examples enhance understanding

  • Metaphor (if used) feels natural and consistent

  • One clear, actionable CTA

  • Style matches your voice guidelines

Outputs:

  • Final_Draft_Polished.txt

  • Source_List.md

  • Call_to_Action.txt

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