Have you ever read an AI-generated article and thought, "Wow, this sounds like it was written by a toaster that achieved sentience"?

Yeah, it ain't pretty.

Herewith, I'm handing you my 5 favorite tips for using ChatGPT to create content so good, people will think you've got a Pulitzer Prize winner on your payroll.

Here's how:

Start With A Killer Prompt

Garbage in, garbage out. If you want gold, you gotta dig for it. Your prompt is your shovel. Make it sharp.

Instead of: "Write an article about social media marketing"

Try something like: "Craft a witty and engaging blog post titled '5 Social Media Stunts That Backfired Spectacularly (And What We Can Learn From Them)'. Narrate it from the perspective of a battle-hardened social media manager who's seen it all. Include real-world examples of social media campaigns gone wrong, the ensuing online chaos, and the facepalm moments that followed. Sprinkle in some industry insights, a dash of 'I-can't-believe-they-actually-did-that' disbelief, and actionable takeaways for readers. Oh, and don't forget to throw in a few social media puns that are so bad, they're good."

Chunk It Up

Rome wasn't built in a day, and your magnum opus shouldn't be generated in one prompt.

Break. It. Down.

Start with an outline. Then, tackle each section individually. This allows you to:

Maintain control over the flow

Inject your own ideas between sections

Ensure each part is top-notch before moving on

It's like building with LEGO. One brick at a time, and before you know it, you've got a Batmobile.

The "Explain It Like I'm Five" Technique

Wanna know a secret?

The best writers aren't necessarily the smartest. They're the ones who can explain complex ideas simply.

After you get your initial content from ChatGPT, hit it with this:
"Great. Now explain this concept like you're talking to a 5-year-old."

The result? Content that's simple, relatable, and engaging. You know, like a human would write.