I've been testing a new workflow for my technical writing (mostly API docs and tutorials). The goal was to speed up first drafts without sacrificing quality. I think I found a sweet spot!
My process now: I feed DeepSeek Chat my rough outline and key points. It generates a complete, structured first draft surprisingly fast. Then, I take over for the final edit—fact-checking code snippets, tightening the voice, and adding specific examples. The AI gets the structure and basic explanations down, but the human touch is crucial for nuance and accuracy.
The result? I'm finishing pieces about 40% faster. The biggest win is overcoming the blank page. DeepSeek gives me something concrete to work with immediately. Anyone else using a similar human-in-the-loop approach? Curious about your editing steps! 🤔