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Content Creation

Posts about producing various forms of content (articles, social media, multimedia) strategically and efficiently, especially with the assistance of AI and other digital tools.

6a3170886ad51f06f489e272 2026-06-16

The Content Engine

A walkthrough of the system I use to produce content. A couple of short docs aim it, I write long-form from real work on a platform I own, and each piece gets mined into posts and visual assets. It doubles as a build guide, in the order you'd build it.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753b2 2025-05-19

Confessions of an AI Creator: Beyond Commas and Semicolons

A practical guide to maintaining creative control while leveraging AI's capabilities.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753b0 2025-04-22

When Anything Is Possible: The Unexpected Consequences of AI-Driven Abundance

AI has removed the friction from creation, making it easier than ever to build and write. But that abundance brings a new challenge: intentionality. When anything is possible, we’re forced to ask not just can we create—but what’s actually worth creating?

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753ad 2025-03-28

AI Use Case: Beyond Ghibli Filters - Practical Applications of GPT-4o's Image Tools

OpenAI's GPT-4o upgrade offers more than viral Ghibli filters with true image manipulation capabilities. It transforms product photography, presentation visuals, and social media campaigns by delivering professional-quality results in minutes instead of days.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753ac 2025-03-26

Create Anything: AI Puts the Message Over the Medium

AI breaks medium constraints, letting your message flow freely. You're not just a writer or coder—you're a storyteller using whatever works best. Create across formats to reach your audience where they are, orchestrating multi-modal experiences once reserved for companies with vast resources.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75395 2024-09-09

The Critical Role of Human Expertise in AI-Assisted Creation

While LLMs can be incredibly helpful for certain types of writing tasks, their effectiveness is limited when dealing with more subjective or creative forms of writing particularly if I don't have the expertise and language to provide nuanced guidance. As I've written before, I've

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75393 2024-09-06

AI-Assisted Content: Evolution, Not Devaluation

The explosion of AI usage in recent years has transformed it from a novelty into an integral part of our daily toolkits. From grade schoolers to state actors, AI's ability to generate content at scale and undetectably is undeniable. But does this capability cheapen the content it helps

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a5 2024-09-05

The Second Best Time To Start A Writing Practice Is Today

Writing in public has been on my mind for a while. The process of writing and sharing is powerful, and with the rapid advancements in AI, it's becoming even more crucial. AI and other technological advancements are making content creation more accessible than ever. In this landscape of

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75399 2024-09-04

Artifacts Everywhere!

Anthropic's recent move to make Claude's "artifacts" feature available for free accounts is a game-changer in AI interaction. While this feature has been available to pro accounts for some time, its expansion to free users significantly broadens its impact. It's a