Here’s how to write effective articles using Gemini and other text generators while preserving your pride as an author and respecting readers
Do you feel guilty every time you use a ChatGPT-like tool to write text? You’re not alone. According to Forbes, 36% of Gen Z feel guilty about using ChatGPT and AI for professional and academic purposes.
A study by EduBirdie highlighted that one in three individuals is concerned about relying too heavily on ChatGPT, fearing it may limit their critical thinking skills. Additionally, about one in five worry that dependence on such tools could stifle their creativity and hinder better outcomes.
If you are grappling with these concerns, here are some insights on how to overcome guilt and effectively use Gemini—Google’s generative AI multimodal tool, formerly known as Bard—for accurate writing without compromising creativity.
Gemini Speaks: What Google’s AI Model Thinks About Its Own Writing Skills
Gemini has been somewhat overshadowed by ChatGPT, yet it is becoming an increasingly powerful tool that can serve as a valuable ally for writing creative copy, articles, or essays. It has access to Google SERP and is currently free to use.
To demonstrate Gemini’s capabilities in action, we asked it to provide five tips for enhancing article writing. Here are its suggestions:
- Craft Clear Prompts: The quality of your prompts directly affects Gemini’s output. Use natural language and be specific about the article’s purpose and target audience. Instead of saying, “write about dogs,” try “write a blog post for pet owners on selecting the right dog breed for their lifestyle.”
- Start with a Strong Foundation: Avoid jumping straight into the writing. Provide Gemini with clear direction by giving a working title, a brief overview of the article’s main points, and any desired tone or style.
- Harness the Power of Outlines: Gemini excels at creating outlines. Offer it a seed idea and let it generate a detailed structure with headings, subheadings, and key points for each section. This roadmap streamlines your writing process.
- Leverage Research and Fact-Checking: While Gemini can provide information, it is crucial to conduct your own research to ensure factual accuracy, particularly for technical topics. Use Gemini to summarise complex sources or find relevant statistics to support your claims.
- Maintain Control and Edit: Remember, Gemini is a tool, not a substitute for your expertise. Edit and revise the generated text to ensure it aligns with your voice and incorporates your unique insights.
Level Up Your Text: Insider Secrets from Professional Writers
Renowned writers are concerned about their works being used to train AI, as they fear it could lead to plagiarism. At the same time, when experimenting with AI writing tools, they worry it might compromise their creativity and tone of voice, as AI may struggle to capture the nuances of human authors. This is why it is so important to inject your unique voice and style into AI’s first draft.
Tech futurist Robert Scoble noted that AI will be a co-creator, offering suggestions that we may never have considered on our own. Think of AI as a collaborative partner or classmate, enhancing your talent and serving as a companion for brainstorming and exploring new ideas together.
As long as you do not over-rely on AI-generated texts, you will be fine. Use Gemini’s output as a starting point, then inject your own creativity. Avoid clichéd, tone-deaf copy, generic writing, and formulaic text; instead, incorporate your tone of voice and ideas into the mix and build upon that foundation.
Moreover, learn from real journalists, as they have the vital writing skill of maintaining editorial control over the text. Proofread carefully and check for factual inconsistencies or contradictions. You will leverage Gemini’s strengths by recognising its limitations and taking an active role.
AI Writing Tools: What Great Authors Are Choosing
Gemini and ChatGPT are excellent for writing with the aid of generative AI, but they’re not the only options available. Take the time to explore the best generative tools used by professionals.
Jasper (formerly known as Jarvis) holds a prominent position in journalism, being highly regarded for its reliability in creative content creation and its function as a plagiarism checker.
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When writing SEO-focused texts, you may want to consider Scalenut or Aiseo.ai, which prioritise search engine optimisation and keyword targeting.
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If you’re looking for free options (with limitations), Rytr and Writesonic are popular choices among creative writers. They both offer a free plan with basic features, making them ideal for beginners in AI writing.
Lastly, Copy.ai and Copymatic feature user-friendly interfaces and templates, making them ideal for creating social media and blog content.
Gaia Giordani
Generative AI Explorer and New Media Communication Expert