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July 20, 2025 · Workflow

How I publish a valuable post every week in 30 minutes

No burnout, no waiting for inspiration. My AI-assisted writing system built on Notion.

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Can you imagine writing (and publishing), without burning out, without depending on inspiration… and without posturing?
The first day I didn’t know if I would just write by inertia. Now I enjoy the process (almost) more than the post itself.

“Famous people have books written about them after being interviewed. I have an AI that interviews me daily, challenges me and makes my ideas make sense — and that’s enough for me.”

Why I systematized my process of publishing weekly

Before, I thought a valuable post required two or three days of going around in circles, sketching, rewriting and adjusting.
As a designer and engineer, I’ve always looked for clarity… but almost always my first draft is only understood by me (or my closest students), while it rarely resonates with a professional and demanding audience.

Until I accepted it:

  • Publishing has to be sustainable and fast, not perfect.

  • the best ideas usually arise after publishing, not before.

So I set up a weekly routine mixing a template in Notion, a very simple protocol and my new “creative partner”: an AI that interviews me and perfects the result.

  • Before: Doubts, blocks, texts that didn’t connect.

  • After: Freedom, focus and creative control thanks to the routine+AI.

For example, before each draft stayed unpublished for fear of criticism. Now, I publish without fear of it not being perfect, because real learning comes right after.

My 30-minute workflow: creating content without burning out

The real process, without posturing?

1. I open my Notion template.
 Every week I duplicate a simple “Daily Card”. It asks me:

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# My daily template in Notion (extract)

- **What is today's specific challenge/topic?**
- **Why is this specific topic important to me / to others?**
- **What have I done, experienced or learned about this (with a real anecdote)?**
- **What barrier slowed me down and how did I get around it (if any)?**
- **What "micro-failure" can I share that helps others?**
- **What is the main idea I should remember if I could only write 1 line today?**
- **How can I challenge my audience so they surprise me?**
- **Clear call to action: What am I looking for today? Feedback, conversation, co-creation...**

*(I add a quick reflection section like a "mini-diary" to understand if what I write today connects with the direction I want.)*

2. I let the AI interview me based on what I’ve filled in on the card.
 Instead of fighting the blank page, I ask the AI to challenge me — *“Where is the real problem? Where have I failed? Who does this really serve?” *
Sometimes it refines my generic ideas, other times it turns around and asks exactly what my audience would need to hear.

Real example: “Today the AI asked me if that example could be useful to someone without a technical background. That made me simplify the whole post.”

3. I keep the post compact.
 No long essays: the learning or micro-story, at most before/after (Before: 3 days per post. Now: 30 minutes and an established routine).

4. I always publish a visual asset.
Diagram, code snippet or simply an “before/after comparison” (sometimes I just export from Figma!).
Publishing something tangible separates your message from the fluff and gives real credibility.

5. I close with an honest CTA.
 No “DM now,” but a real proposal for interaction: have people comment on their routine, their worst fail, or if they want the template. The best answers become material for the next week’s post.

6. Reflection/confession block.
 Always a real line of self-criticism (“I don’t know if I nailed it for the pro audience today” / “I was too soft or went for the easy technicality”). It’s my logbook: I write to organize myself and, in passing, to build community.

Examples of real prompts and questions I use

  • “What did you learn the hard way prototyping with code?”
    - “When did a routine or template really help you go faster, for real?”
    - “Where do you lose more time or energy: drafting, editing, looking for feedback?”

(If you want, steal these questions for your Notion, Google Doc or paste them into your regular AI.)

Why this routine WORKS

  • Saves time: I went from days to 30 minutes (sometimes less!) for each post.

  • Frees you from the perfection trap: Publishing periodically makes me worry less about each sentence — and focus more on learning alongside those who read me.

  • Builds real authority: Repetition, mini-stories and realistic lessons work much better than any “grand theory”.

Real vulnerability

Honestly: I still doubt if my voice connects with the pro audience. Many times I get confused, I’m too empathetic (‘sappy’) or I’m somewhere between my usual teacher self and my more strategic version.
But this “micro-routine-diary” gives me focus and, best of all, creates a feedback loop where readers (and even those who criticize…) help improve both my content and my methodology.

And you? Do you feel that your voice is sometimes diluted by ‘acting like a teacher’ or by fear of not sounding professional enough? I do — and that’s why I suggest you try my routine and tell me if it also sets you free.”

Do you want the template? Or see how the AI interviews me (really)?

Just leave a comment “INTERVIEW” or send me a message. I’ll share the template, script if it helps you start yours.
I still haven’t found an AI capable of giving me feedback as ‘real’ as a sincere comment, a productive debate or even an unexpected criticism.

Routine doesn’t kill creativity. On the contrary: it gives it the space to be honest, brief and shared every day.