In recent days, I’ve embraced an unconventional method of writing—by closing my eyes.

I’ve discovered that my thoughts flow more freely when I’m not distracted by the visual feedback of seeing the words as they appear on the screen.

When I see what I’m typing, my writing slows down as I instinctively edit and correct as I go.

Instead, I now close my eyes and let my thoughts pour out onto the page, creating a draft full of unfiltered ideas. I don’t peek at what I’ve written until I’m done and refine the draft using ChatGPT. This way, my writing comes directly from my mind, untouched by the conscious impulse to make it perfect.

We all struggle with perfectionism, but this approach helps me bypass that inner critic.

My Writing Process

• First, it’s important to note that I’m a fast typist, clocking in at around 80 words per minute. This allows me to keep up with my thoughts as they emerge.
• However, I’ve realized that when I watch the text as I type, my pace slows. My natural reaction is to correct every mistake, striving for perfection.
• But now, with the assistance of AI, I don’t need to worry about that. I can type freely, errors and all, and let the technology take care of the rest.
• You can even ask AI tools like ChatGPT to refine and improve your writing based on your specific prompts.

So here’s the gist:

• Write with your eyes closed.
• Whenever you need to pause and think, press Enter. This creates a new line, signaling a shift in thought.
• Everyone loves bullet points, so use them to keep your writing clear and digestible.
• Keep your sentences short and to the point.

This version maintains your core ideas while enhancing the clarity and flow, giving it a more polished, journalistic feel.

AI prompt

I just copy paste everything using the following template:

```md
  {{ ...the-thing-wrote }}
```
Can you please improve the above article as if its written by a
New York Times journalist?

Well. That’s it. Your thoughts get the best luxury treatment.

A good example is this article you just read.