Have AI interview you before it writes
The best lines are ones only you can say. Flip the chat: make the model ask about your experience first, wait for your answers, then draft from those details instead of inventing stories. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check the tool's own site for current features and prices, since they change.
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How do you do it, step by step?
- The best lines are ones only you can say.
- Flip the chat: make the model ask about your experience first, wait for your answers, then draft from those details instead of inventing stories.
- Copy the prompt on this page into Claude and fill in your own details.
- Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.
Which tool does this use?
Claude. See all Claude use cases or more in Drafting.
What does it cost?
Free; Pro $20/mo
What should you watch out for?
Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.
What prompt should you use with Claude?
Before you write anything about [topic], ask me five questions about my own experience, one at a time. Wait for each answer. Then write a short draft that uses my answers and includes at least one specific detail I gave you. Do not invent facts.Open Claude ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I have AI interview you before it writes?
The best lines are ones only you can say. Flip the chat: make the model ask about your experience first, wait for your answers, then draft from those details instead of inventing stories. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check the tool's own site for current features and prices, since they change.
Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?
This use case uses Claude. Pricing listed for it: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check claude.com for current prices.
What prompt can I use?
Before you write anything about [topic], ask me five questions about my own experience, one at a time. Wait for each answer. Then write a short draft that uses my answers and includes at least one specific detail I gave you. Do not invent facts.
What are related use cases?
- Paste a creator brief before every prompt (ChatGPT)
- Turn past writing into a writing guideline file (Claude)
- Stop telling AI 'don't sound like AI' (Claude)
- Put context first and tone second (Claude)
- Get a bored-viewer critique before you post (Claude)
- Lead every Substack Note with a specific first line (Claude)
Where does this come from?
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
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