Create Blog Body Drafts with AI - Fast and Effective First Draft Writing

Introduction: Draft Fast, Edit Carefully

Many bloggers spend hours in front of a blank screen trying to write perfect sentences. But professional writers approach it differently. With the principle that "the first draft can be trash," they quickly complete a draft first, then refine it later.

AI has revolutionized this process. What took hours for draft writing can now be done in 30 minutes. But you shouldn't use AI-generated content as-is. This guide introduces practical strategies for efficiently creating drafts with AI, validating them, and improving them.

1. Principles of AI Draft Writing

1.1 Three Levels of AI Usage

Level 1: AI Writes Everything (Risky)

Request: "Write an entire blog post"
Problems: Lack of consistency, factual errors, uniform tone
When to use: Never recommended

Level 2: Section-by-Section Writing (Recommended)

AI generates each section of the outline
Advantages: Controllable, easy quality management
When to use: Most blog posts

Level 3: AI-Assisted Writing (Optimal)

Humans write, AI expands/improves
Advantages: Maintain personality, high quality
When to use: Important posts, brand content

1.2 Good Draft Criteria

A draft doesn't need to be perfect but should have these elements:

Structure: Logical flow according to outline
Completeness: All sections written
Consistency: Unified tone, style, perspective
Factual Skeleton: Includes key information and data
Editability: Easy to modify/supplement

1.3 Draft Writing Workflow

1. Review and finalize outline
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2. Prepare section-by-section prompts
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3. Generate section drafts with AI
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4. Connect and integrate sections
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5. Fact-check and validate
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6. Review draft (next step: editing)

2. Section-by-Section Draft Generation Prompts

2.1 Basic Section Writing Prompt

Write a draft for the following blog section.

Post Title: [Full blog title]
Section Title: [H2/H3 title]
Section Goal: [Core message to convey in this section]
Target Audience: [Reader persona]
Content to include:
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]
- [Point 3]

Requirements:
1. Length: 300-500 words
2. Tone: [Professional/Friendly/Educational]
3. Include:
   - Opening sentence (section summary)
   - Detailed explanation
   - 1-2 specific examples
   - Key points emphasis (list or box)
   - Closing sentence (connects to next section)
4. Target keyword: [related keyword] naturally 1-2 times

Format:
- Short paragraphs of 3-4 sentences
- Explain technical terms simply
- Use active voice

2.2 Type-Specific Section Prompts

How-to Step Section:

Write content for the following step.

Full Title: [How-to guide title]
Step Number: [Step N]
Step Title: [Step title]
Goal: [What to achieve in this step]

Include:
1. Step introduction (why it's needed)
2. Requirements/prerequisites
3. Execution method (include sub-steps)
   - Sub-step 1: [Explanation]
   - Sub-step 2: [Explanation]
   - Sub-step 3: [Explanation]
4. Precautions/tips
5. Completion verification method
6. Preview next step

Format:
- Use imperative ("Do ~", "Check ~")
- Make each sub-step specific and actionable
- Mark screenshot/image locations: [Image: description]

Listicle Item Section:

Write the following list item.

Full Title: [Listicle title]
Item Number: [N]
Item Title: [Item title]

Structure:
1. Item introduction (1-2 sentences)
2. Why it's important/what effect it has (2-3 sentences)
3. How to execute (3-4 sentences)
4. Real example/case (2-3 sentences)
5. Execution tips (list format)

Length: 200-300 words
Tone: [Specified tone]

Maintain similar structure and length to other items.

Comparison Analysis Section:

Write the following comparison item.

Comparison: [A] vs [B]
Comparison Criteria: [Feature/Price/Performance, etc.]
Section Title: [Title]

Structure:
1. Criteria explanation (why it's important)
2. [A]'s characteristics
   - Advantages
   - Disadvantages
   - Specific data/examples
3. [B]'s characteristics
   - Advantages
   - Disadvantages
   - Specific data/examples
4. Direct comparison (suggest table format)
5. Winner/recommendation for this criterion

Write fairly and objectively.
Be careful not to lean toward one side.

3. Draft Writing Strategies by AI

3.1 Using ChatGPT

Strengths: Natural writing style, creative expression

Section-by-Section Generation Prompt:

You are a professional [field] blogger.
Write a section referring to the following context.

Full post outline:
[Paste entire outline]

Previous section content:
[Last 2-3 sentences of previous section]

This section:
Title: [Section title]
Core message: [Message]
Content to include: [Content list]

Requirements:
- Connect smoothly with previous section
- Maintain tone and style consistency
- 300-400 words
- Include specific examples

Write it.

Iterative Improvement:

User: "Good. But paragraph 3 is too abstract. Add specific numbers or examples."

ChatGPT: [Improved version]

User: "Perfect. Now write the next section in this tone and style. [Next section info]"

3.2 Using Claude

Strengths: Long context, consistency maintenance

Using Full Context:

Write blog body referring to the following materials.

[Attachment 1: Full outline]
[Attachment 2: Reference materials/research notes]
[Attachment 3: Brand tone and manner guide]

Sections to write: [Sections]

For each section:
1. Faithfully reflect provided information
2. Follow tone and manner guide
3. Natural transitions between sections
4. Maintain consistent style

Write entire body section by section,
clearly distinguishing each section.

Integrated Fact-Checking:

Review and improve the following body draft.

[Written draft]

Review items:
1. Factual accuracy
   - Are statistics/numbers accurate?
   - Is it current information?
   - Are sources clear?

2. Logical consistency
   - Do claims connect with evidence?
   - Are there contradictions?

3. Completeness
   - What important information is missing?
   - What parts need more explanation?

Provide feedback for each item along with improved version.

3.3 Using Gemini

Strengths: Real-time information, latest data

Integrating Latest Information:

Write the following section including latest information.

Section Title: [Title]
Topic: [Topic]

Requests:
1. Search for 2025 latest trends/statistics
2. Updates from past 6 months
3. Current industry standards/best practices

Based on this latest information:
- Timely content
- Specific data and sources
- Practical latest tips

Write it. Also indicate sources for each piece of information.

4. Draft Quality Control

4.1 Consistency Check Prompt

Review the following draft for consistency.

[Full draft or sections]

Review items:

1. Tone and manner consistency
   - Is writing style unified throughout?
   - Is formal/informal mixed?
   - Is person usage (1st/2nd/3rd) consistent?

2. Terminology consistency
   - Are same concepts called by different terms?
   - Is technical term usage consistent?

3. Structural consistency
   - Are similar sections formatted uniformly?
   - Are example/list usage patterns consistent?

4. Logical consistency
   - Do front/back claims contradict?
   - Is information depth uniform?

Point out inconsistencies and suggest improvements.

4.2 Fact-Checking Prompt

Verify the facts in the following draft.

[Draft content]

Verification items:

1. Statistics and numbers
   - Are sources clear?
   - Is it current data?
   - Are numbers accurate?

2. Factual claims
   - Is it verifiable?
   - Is it generally accepted fact?
   - Is it unbiased?

3. Technical accuracy
   - Is terminology used correctly?
   - Is concept explanation accurate?
   - Does it reflect latest information?

For each item:
- Point out problematic parts
- Provide correct information
- Suggest sources

Organize in list format.

4.3 Readability Improvement Prompt

Improve readability of the following draft.

[Draft content]

Improvement directions:

1. Sentence length
   - Split sentences over 20 words
   - Simplify complex structures

2. Paragraph structure
   - One idea per paragraph
   - Recommend 3-5 sentences per paragraph

3. Add visual elements
   - Parts that can become lists
   - Parts to emphasize (bold/italic)
   - Parts for boxes/quotes

4. Add transition phrases
   - "However," "Therefore," "For example," etc.

Provide improved version and
explain how readability improved.

5. Section Integration and Connection

5.1 Transition Phrase Generation

Create transition phrases naturally connecting the following two sections.

Section A (previous):
Title: [Title A]
Final content: [Last 2-3 sentences]

Section B (next):
Title: [Title B]
Opening content: [First 2-3 sentences]

Transition phrase requirements:
1. Briefly summarize Section A content or
2. Act as natural bridge to Section B
3. Brief 1-2 sentences
4. Don't interrupt reader flow

Provide 5 options and recommend the most natural one.

5.2 Draft Integration Prompt

Integrate the following section-by-section drafts into one complete body.

Section 1: [Content]
Section 2: [Content]
Section 3: [Content]
...

Integration work:
1. Add natural transitions between sections
2. Remove or integrate duplicate content
3. Check overall flow
4. Verify consistency (tone, terminology, style)
5. Add internal references ("as explained earlier ~", "in the next section ~")

Provide integrated body and:
- What you modified
- Why you did it
- Additional improvement suggestions

6. Real-World Case Studies

6.1 Case: How-to Guide Body Generation

Topic: "Managing Projects with Notion" Outline: 5-step guide

Step 1 Section Generation Prompt:

Title: Managing Projects with Notion
Section: Step 1 - Setting Up Workspace
Goal: Set up Notion workspace suitable for project management

Content to include:
- Workspace vs page concepts
- Project management workspace structure
- Essential setting items
- Team member invitation method

400 words, friendly and educational tone.

AI-Generated Draft:

Before starting project management, understanding Notion's basic structure is important.
In Notion, a 'Workspace' is like your digital office.
You'll create various pages within this space to manage projects.

**Creating Workspace**

When you first start Notion, a default workspace is automatically created.
But if you want to separate company and personal use, you can create additional workspaces.
Click the workspace name at top of left sidebar and select "Add Workspace."

[Image: Workspace creation screen]

**Designing Project Management Structure**

I recommend this basic structure for effective project management:

- 📊 Project Dashboard (Overview)
- 📋 Task List (Tasks Database)
- 📅 Timeline (Timeline View)
- 👥 Team Directory (Team Directory)
- 📁 Document Archive (Documents)

This structure can be modified later as needed, so just set up the basic framework for now.

**Essential Settings**

There are settings to check before starting project management:

1. **Notification settings**: Adjust to receive only important updates in Settings > Notifications
2. **Timezone**: Correct timezone setting is important if team members are in different regions
3. **Permission management**: Pre-define who can edit and view pages

**Inviting Team Members**

Once workspace setup is complete, it's time to invite team members.
Click "Settings" at bottom of left sidebar and invite via email in the "Members" tab.
Free plan allows up to 10 invitations.

You can assign roles to team members:
- **Full Member**: Can edit all pages
- **Guest**: Can access only specific pages

Assign appropriate permissions based on project confidentiality.

Now basic workspace setup is complete. In the next step, we'll create a project database.

Draft Analysis:

✅ Structure: Introduction → step-by-step explanation → wrap-up
✅ Length: Approximately 380 words (goal achieved)
✅ Visual elements: Image location marked, lists used
✅ Next step connection
⚠️ Needs improvement: Verify "10 people on free plan" fact

6.2 Case: Comparison Post Body Generation

Topic: "Notion vs Obsidian - Feature Comparison"

Section Prompt:

Comparison: Notion vs Obsidian
Comparison Criteria: Data storage method
Goal: Explain storage philosophy and actual differences of both apps

Structure:
1. Why storage method is important
2. Notion's method (cloud-based)
3. Obsidian's method (local file-based)
4. Pros and cons comparison table
5. Which method suits which users

300-400 words, objective and fair tone.

AI-Generated Draft (Summary):

Storage method isn't just a technical difference.
It determines how quickly you can access your notes,
how much control you have over your data,
and long-term safety...

[Notion explanation]
[Obsidian explanation]
[Comparison table]
[Recommendation]

7. Draft Validation Checklist

7.1 Self-Validation Prompt

Validate the following draft with this checklist.

[Draft content]

□ Structure and completeness
  - Are all sections complete?
  - Does it match the outline?
  - Is logical flow natural?

□ Content quality
  - Is core message clear?
  - Are specific examples sufficient?
  - Does it answer reader questions?

□ Consistency
  - Is tone consistent?
  - Are terms unified?
  - Is style maintained?

□ Accuracy
  - Are facts accurate?
  - Do statistics/data have sources?
  - Does it reflect latest information?

□ Readability
  - Are sentences clear and concise?
  - Are paragraphs appropriately divided?
  - Are visual elements sufficient?

□ SEO
  - Are target keywords naturally included?
  - Is H2/H3 structure correct?
  - Are internal link opportunities identified?

Score each item (1-10),
and suggest improvements for items scoring below 7.

8. Advanced Technique: Hybrid Writing

8.1 Human-AI Collaboration Workflow

Let's write the following section using human-AI collaboration.

Section: [Title]
Goal: [Goal]

Step 1: Human writes core points
[Your core ideas 3-5 items]

Step 2: AI expansion request
Based on the above core points:
- Expand each point to 2-3 sentences
- Add specific examples
- Insert natural transitions
- Complete with 300-400 words

Step 3: Human review and modification
[Review AI-generated content and modify]

Help with writing in this way.

8.2 Style Learning Prompt

Learn the style from our blog's existing posts and write a new section.

Existing post sample:
[Excerpts from 1-2 representative posts from your blog]

Style analysis request:
1. Sentence length and structure
2. Tone and manner (formality level, person usage)
3. Example usage method
4. List/emphasis usage patterns
5. Transition methods

Following this style, write the following section:
[New section information]

9. Common Mistakes and Solutions

9.1 Common AI Draft Problems

Problem 1: Excessive generalization

Problematic sentence:
"Many people prefer this method."

Improved sentence:
"According to a 2024 Stack Overflow survey,
67% of developers responded that they prefer this method."

Problem 2: Vague expressions

Problematic sentence:
"This tool greatly improves productivity."

Improved sentence:
"This tool can reduce daily work time by an average of 2 hours."

Problem 3: Uniform structure

Problem: All paragraphs follow same pattern
"A is B. It has C characteristics. It's useful for D."

Improvement: Use various structures
- Paragraphs starting with questions
- Paragraphs starting with examples
- Paragraphs starting with contrasts

9.2 Improvement Prompt

Fix common problems in the following AI-generated draft.

[Draft]

Corrections:
1. Vague expressions → Specific data/examples
2. Passive voice → Active voice
3. Long sentences → Short and clear
4. General claims → Specific evidence
5. Clichés → Fresh expressions

Show before/after comparisons and
explain why it improved.

10. Practical Checklist

Before completing draft:

Pre-Writing Preparation:

Outline confirmed and reviewed
Reference materials collected
Tone and manner guide checked
Target keyword list prepared
Section-by-section prompts ready

During Writing:

Write section-by-section (not entire at once)
Review each section before next
Frequently check consistency
Verify facts immediately
Pay attention to section transitions

Post-Writing Validation:

Read through entire flow
Fact-check (statistics, data)
Consistency check (tone, terminology, style)
Readability check (sentence/paragraph length)
SEO elements check (keywords, structure)

Next Step Preparation:

Mark parts needing editing
Note items requiring additional research
Mark locations needing images/visuals
Let it sit for a day (if possible)
Prepare to move to editing stage

Conclusion: There's No Perfect Draft

The goal of a draft is not a perfect post but creating an editable foundation. AI makes this process dramatically faster, but quality control is still a human responsibility.

Core draft writing principles:

Prioritize Speed: Complete quickly first
Validation Essential: Fact-check, consistency check
Section-by-Section Approach: In controllable units
Assume Improvement: Will get better in editing

If you've completed a draft, congratulations. You've passed the hardest stage. In the next post, we'll learn proofreading and sentence refinement strategies to polish this draft.

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