Bob Hutchins AI Starter Kit

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Technical Writing Success

Curt Robbins

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Technical Writing Success is a short podcast that's published weekly by veteran technical writer Curt Robbins. It is an audio version of his article series that helps IT professionals such as documentation specialists and technical writers better understand their profession and the marketplace in which they operate. Each week, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a different article or topic by senior technical writer Curt Robbins. Topics include technical writing product reviews and comparisons, the increasing role of AI, robotics, social media management, and career advancement.

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Bob Hutchins AI Starter Kit

Technical Writing Success

9 minutes 58 seconds

1 month ago

Bob Hutchins AI Starter Kit

Welcome to episode 165 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!

In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from Bob Hutchins that explains how professionals can employ his "AI Starter Kit."

Hutchins' AI Starter Kit aims to offer a practical, grounded guide to using generative artificial intelligence for beginners. It addresses the common confusion and hesitation surrounding AI adoption by framing the technology as a "Capable Collaborator" rather than a genius or a robot.

A core part of the guide is the C.R.A.F.T. Method—Context, Role, Action, Format, and Tone—which provides a clear structure for writing effective AI prompts.

Furthermore, the article includes a "Simple 7-Day Practice Plan" with specific tasks, such as summarizing text or getting unstuck, and lists several current and useful AI tools for various creative purposes, including writing, music, image, and video generation, emphasizing that newcomers are not behind in adopting this technology.

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>> Read the original Hutchins article: https://tinyurl.com/zb2r62hy

>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp

>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7

>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v

>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb

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