Most authors waste 80% of their time doing one of two things:
- Staring at a blank page
- Editing the same paragraph over and over
Here’s the truth: it’s not a writing problem.
It’s a workflow problem.
When you don’t have a system, every writing session feels like starting from scratch.But when you build a repeatable AI-powered writing workflow, you can go from idea → finished draft in a fraction of the time.
The 5-Part AI Writing Workflow I Teach My Authors
1️⃣ Brain Dump → AI Sorting
Get every idea, story, and concept out of your head without worrying about structure.Then, give it to AI and say:
“Sort these ideas into 10 logical chapter groupings, each with a working title.”
2️⃣ Chapter BlueprintingBefore writing a single word, create a chapter map with:
- 1 opening hook or story
- 3 key points
- 1 action step or takeaway
- Prompt:
“For Chapter [X]: [title], write an outline with a hook, 3 main points, and 1 takeaway.”
3️⃣ Draft in Chunks
Stop trying to write a whole chapter in one go.
Use AI to expand bullet points into 300–500 word sections.Prompt:
“Expand this bullet point into 400 words with examples, teaching moments, and a conversational tone.”
4️⃣ Edit for FlowOnce the draft is done, run it through AI for clarity, pacing, and engagement.Prompt:
“Edit this chapter for clarity and flow. Keep my tone [insert tone], remove fluff, and highlight key phrases.”
5️⃣ Format & Prep for Publishing
Use AI to generate:
- Chapter summaries
- Pull quotes for marketing
- Social media teasers
- Prompt:
“Summarize this chapter in 3 sentences, write 3 powerful pull quotes, and create 2 social media captions to promote it.”
The Point
If you don’t have a workflow, you’re not writing, you’re wandering.
AI doesn’t just make writing faster.
It gives you a system that makes it impossible to get stuck.
You don’t need to wait years to finish your book. You just need the right workflow.
💬 Comment WORKFLOW and I’ll send you my AI Writing Workflow Blueprint so you can map, draft, and edit your book without the burnout cycle.
— Minolta
AI Book Coach | Helping Authors Write in 7 Days