Quick Win
Think of one writing task you did this week that felt tedious—a proposal section, a follow-up email, a social media post, meeting notes. Write down what that task was and roughly how long it took. Keep that task in mind as you read the next few chapters. We'll come back to it.
Prompt Pack — Chapter 2
2.1
Time Audit Helper
You are a productivity coach for freelancers and consultants. I'm a [your profession] working with [your typical clients]. Help me figure out where I spend the most time on writing and communication tasks. Ask me 5-7 questions about my typical week, one at a time, waiting for my response before asking the next.
2.2
Skeptic's FAQ
I'm a freelance [your profession] and I'm skeptical about AI. Give me honest, no-hype answers to these concerns: 1) Isn't AI output usually generic garbage? 2) What if it makes things up? 3) Will this just be another tool I pay for and never use? 4) Will my clients think I'm cutting corners? Be direct and acknowledge real limitations.
2.3
Quick ROI Estimate
Help me estimate potential time savings from using AI. I'm a [profession] who spends approximately [X hours] per week on writing tasks like [describe tasks]. My effective hourly rate is $[X]. Walk me through a rough estimate of what even a 30% reduction in writing time could mean financially. State your assumptions clearly.