Writing technical content—blogs, tutorials, or documentation—has always felt like a second job alongside coding. In the early days, I spent hours drafting posts that either read like dry manuals or worse, like they were generated by a robot. Over time, I developed a workflow that balances speed, readability, and technical accuracy. Here’s a detailed look into how I do it.
1. Starting with a Raw Draft
When I start writing, my first draft is messy. Really messy. I’ll open a plain text file, drop in ideas, copy snippets of code from my project, paste links, and even jot down half-formed sentences.
The goal is idea capture, not style. In the past, I would get stuck trying to craft the perfect sentence right away, and it would slow me down. Now, I focus on capturing the logic of the content first, even if it’s ugly.
Pro tip: Keep drafts short paragraphs and bullets for structure—it’s easier to reorganize later.
2. Catching “Robotized” Text
Even as a developer, I sometimes notice my sentences sound flat or unnatural—especially when I’m tired or rewriting technical terms. I started using MyDetector.ai to scan my drafts.
It doesn’t replace editing; it highlights areas that might feel AI-generated or repetitive. For example, I once wrote a paragraph describing an API method, and it flagged almost the entire section. After rewriting, the same paragraph read much more human, and even my teammates commented it was easier to follow.
This step has been a game-changer in keeping tutorials engaging and readable.
3. Rewriting for Clarity and Readability
Technical content often suffers from overly long sentences or nested clauses. To improve clarity, I use SentenceRewriter.cc.
Here’s a real example from one of my posts:
Before: The function iterates through each element of the array, checks the condition, applies the transformation, and finally collects the results into a new list.
After: The function loops through the array, applies the condition and transformation to each item, and collects the results in a new list.
It’s subtle, but this kind of simplification makes tutorials much easier to scan and understand.
4. Checking Uniqueness and Grammar
Even developers can accidentally mirror phrasing from docs or Stack Overflow posts. DeChecker.ai helps me spot repeated phrases, grammar issues, or awkward constructions before publishing.
For example, I had a post where multiple paragraphs started with “You can then…” and felt repetitive. DeChecker.ai highlighted them, and after slight rewrites, the post flowed much better.
This step ensures content is professional, unique, and polished, which is crucial when you want others to trust your tutorials.
5. Iteration and Feedback
Publishing is not the final step. I track engagement metrics, comments, and questions. Did readers struggle with a specific example? Was a paragraph confusing?
Feedback drives iteration. Sometimes I rewrite entire sections or add clarifying examples. Over time, this iterative process has dramatically improved my technical writing style, much like code refactoring improves software quality.
Lessons Learned
- Draft first, polish later. Don’t let perfectionism stall you.
- Detect unnatural sentences — AI or robotic phrasing can sneak in even from fatigue or repetitive patterns.
- Simplify sentences for clarity without losing technical accuracy.
- Always check for grammar and duplication; it saves credibility headaches.
- Treat writing like coding: iterate based on feedback, refactor sections that don’t work.
By combining these steps, I can consistently produce technical content that is accurate, readable, and human-friendly—all while maintaining a workflow that scales as my projects and audience grow.
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