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Hola everybody…
You are probably using AI wrong…
Most creators open ChatGPT, type a random prompt, get a bland answer, and decide “AI just isn’t for me.”
What’s really happening?
You’re asking a powerful tool to help you… without giving it your story, your goals, or your rules.
This post walks you through how to set up ChatGPT so it becomes:
Your idea partner
Your outline builder
Your editor
Your culture-aware brainstorm buddy
All while sounding like you and respecting your values.
Why this matters for you as a creator
When you set up ChatGPT with intention, you get:
Faster content
Outlines and first drafts in minutes
You focus on editing, not staring at a blank page
Clearer message
Your voice stays consistent across posts, scripts, and emails
Less burnout
You stop carrying every idea in your head
You can offload busywork and keep your energy for the real work
More leverage
You create more content without “hustle culture” energy
You get help breaking down big goals into small steps
Ask yourself:
If ChatGPT already knew your story, your audience, and your offers… how much time would you save every week?
Step 1: Tell ChatGPT who you are
Start in your Settings → Customize ChatGPT → Custom instructions.
Paste short, clear answers to questions like:
Who are you as a creator?
“I am a [writer / podcaster / filmmaker / coach] who focuses on [topic].”
Who is your audience?
“My audience is mostly [creators of color / first-gen professionals / small business owners]. They struggle with [burnout, clarity, consistency, imposter syndrome].”
What do you want from ChatGPT?
“I want help writing: blog posts, scripts, captions, outreach emails, and workshop ideas.”
“I want ideas that feel practical, grounded, and culturally aware.”
What do you NOT want?
“Do not speak in corporate jargon.”
“Avoid clichés and fake hype.”
“No hashtags unless I ask. No over-polished ‘brand speak’ unless I ask.”
This is your “user manual.”
Without it, ChatGPT guesses. With it, it supports you.
Step 2: Train it on your voice
Pick 2–3 pieces of content you love that sound like you:
A strong Instagram caption
A blog post
A newsletter
A podcast intro you wrote
Then start a new chat and say:
“Here are 3 writing samples that sound like my real voice.
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Study them and describe my voice in 5–7 clear bullet points.”
Then follow up:
“From now on in this chat, keep my voice consistent with those bullet points. If you drift, correct yourself.”
You just gave ChatGPT a style guide based on you, not generic internet writing.
Step 3: Set house rules and boundaries
You can also teach ChatGPT how to treat you.
In your custom instructions or at the top of a chat, say things like:
“Explain things in plain language. Short paragraphs. Lots of line breaks.”
“Give me examples that center creators of color whenever possible.”
“If my idea is weak, say so gently and help me fix it.”
“If I ask for too much in one prompt, break it into a checklist.”
You are not just asking for content.
You are setting the tone for the relationship.
Step 4: Create “workspaces” for each project
Treat each long-term project as its own room.
Create a separate chat for:
Your newsletter
Your podcast
Your YouTube channel
Your client work
Your personal brand planning
Then:
Rename each chat clearly
“Siembra Newsletter Hub”
“Podcast: Siembra Sessions Ideas”
“YouTube Scripts – Creator Clarity”
Start each workspace with a pinned message:
Who the project is for
The main goal
Links or pasted text with context
Now each chat “remembers” what it needs for that project.
You don’t start from zero every time.
Step 5: Turn ChatGPT into your idea machine
Use one chat as your Idea Bank.
Drop prompts like:
“Give me 20 newsletter topics about creator monetization for beginners.”
“Give me 15 content ideas about mental health for creators of color.”
“Turn these 5 ideas into YouTube titles and short hooks.”
Then say:
“Sort these by:
Easiest to create this week
Best for growing my email list
Best for selling my offer.”
You can return to this chat every time you need a post, a script, or a caption.
Your future self will thank you.
Step 6: Build simple content workflows
Pick one platform you care about right now.
For example: newsletter, Instagram, YouTube, or podcast.
Then teach ChatGPT a repeatable flow like this:
Brainstorm
“Give me 10 ideas about [topic] for [platform].
Keep them specific and practical.”
Outline
“Turn Idea #3 into a detailed outline with: hook, story, lesson, and call to action.”
Draft
“Write a first draft based on this outline. Keep my voice and audience in mind.”
Edit together
“Shorten this.
Make sentences punchier.
Add 2 questions for the reader at the end.”
Repurpose
“Turn this into:
a short caption
an email subject line
three bullet points for a slide.”
You just turned ChatGPT into a simple “content line” that still feels human.
Step 7: Use it for planning, not just writing
ChatGPT is more than a writing tool.
You can use it to think.
Try prompts like:
“Help me map out my next 90 days of content around [theme]. Make it realistic for one busy creator with limited time.”
“I have these offers: [list]. Help me connect them to my content so people understand what I sell.”
“I feel stuck and burned out. Ask me 10 questions to help me reset my creative direction.”
You don’t have to answer everything in one sitting.
You can come back, add more context, and build a longer plan over time.
A quick Siembra story
When I finally stopped treating ChatGPT like a magic trick and started treating it like a team member, everything changed.
I wrote clear instructions.
I fed it my real writing.
I told it to push back when my ideas were vague.
The results:
Faster outlines
Clearer blocks of content
Less time stuck in my head
More time making real things for real people
That’s the shift I want for you.
A quote to sit with
“AI should not erase your voice.
It should protect it, sharpen it, and help you share it more often.”
Ask yourself:
What would your creative life look like if tools like ChatGPT helped you protect your energy instead of drain it?
Quick checklist: Is your ChatGPT set up for you?
Run through this list:
I told ChatGPT who I am and who I serve
I shared at least 2–3 samples of my real voice
I set clear “do” and “don’t” rules
I created separate chats for each core project
I use one chat as an Idea Bank
I have a simple workflow: brainstorm → outline → draft → edit → repurpose
I use ChatGPT for planning, not just captions
If you checked fewer than 4 boxes, you are still running on “default mode.”
You deserve better than default.
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