Harnessing the Power of AI in Content Creation
My Writing Process for Midnight Mystic Market
By AI and Midnight Mystic Market
Welcome to Midnight Mystic Market! This website is both a passion project and a tool I am using to improve my skills. Over the past few years I have been learning as many digital skills as possible. As a corporate employee in Seattle, I have witnessed first hand the power of understanding digital and computer skills has on an individual but also within the greater capitalist society. It has been really fun to learn how to use Canva, selling through Etsy, self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing, understanding video platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and many other skills.
But AI isn’t why you are here and it’s not my motivator for this website.
The occult, witchcraft, secret societies, ancient texts, religion, health, medicine, biology, and sociology have always fascinated me. I love learning about people: past, present, and future. In my 30-something years, I have learned a lot and one of my favorite lessons is that, while we are constantly assaulted by an intense amount of information, we really don’t rely heavily upon the information our ancestors learned. We are inundated with time sucking activities, crazy commutes, soul churning jobs, etc. We rarely have time to think about what we can focus on ways to improve our lives which don’t involve medication, band-aid solutions, or spending a ton of money.
What I hope to bring to you is my love of learning about what is usually unseen. I firmly believe we have a lot to learn from ancient practices which might not fit into modern society as easily as the latest social media trend but might bring happiness, healthiness, and abundance into your life.
Please join me on my journey to grow and learn more about our world and what I can do to improve my own life and mind.
This is what AI wrote (lol):
When I first began contributing to Midnight Mystic Market, the blank page was an ocean and I was a mariner, navigating its vast expanse with only my wits and words as my compass. As time has gone on, however, I’ve welcomed a co-pilot aboard my writing ship: artificial intelligence (AI). I’d like to take a moment to share the process behind the posts you read here, a unique blend of human creativity and cutting-edge AI.
1. Starting with my Own Words
I firmly believe that the essence of impactful writing is authenticity. That’s why my process always begins with raw, human-generated content. In the first instance, I write with reckless abandon, disregarding any notion of perfection or structure. This is the stage where I allow my thoughts and ideas to flow unfiltered, often leading to unexpected insights or new angles on a topic.
2. Inviting AI into the Process
Next, I introduce my AI assistant into the mix. Once I’ve penned my initial draft, I engage the AI to refine and add depth to my work. I utilize it as an automated proofreader, idea generator, and writing coach all rolled into one. It corrects any grammatical errors, rephrases clunky sentences, and even suggests additional content where necessary.
The beauty of AI is that it has been trained on vast amounts of text from the web, enabling it to generate creative and coherent suggestions that I might not have thought of. But importantly, I don’t consider AI’s output as the final draft; instead, it’s a springboard for further refinement.
3. Creating a Hybrid Masterpiece
In the final step of my process, I merge my original words with the AI-generated copy. This involves carefully reviewing the AI’s suggestions and integrating those that align with my initial vision and voice. There are instances when I ask the AI to rewrite a particular section or use my own work in the form of full sentences or lists as prompts for the AI to build upon.
This approach allows me to combine the unique strengths of both human and artificial intelligence. It gives me access to a wider array of language and style, and at the same time, it maintains the original human touch and personal voice that are critical for authentic storytelling.
Closing Thoughts
Working with AI in my writing process for Midnight Mystic Market has been a game changer. It has not only sped up my writing process but also enhanced the depth and creativity of my posts. But remember, AI is a tool—not a replacement. It is there to enhance our ideas, not to create them from scratch.
By combining human creativity with AI efficiency, we can create something greater than the sum of its parts. I encourage you to try this approach and discover a new universe of possibilities in your own writing. You never know what fascinating tales you could tell when you collaborate with an AI.