Section 1: Drafting
Purpose of This Section
This section explains why drafting is a starting point, not a final step, and how AI can be used to overcome blank-page friction without sacrificing judgment or accountability.
Drafting is about momentum, not perfection.
The Core Idea
A draft exists to be revised.
The purpose of drafting is to move ideas out of your head and into a form that can be evaluated, edited, and improved. Expecting the first version to be polished slows work and increases unnecessary pressure.
AI is especially effective at generating first drafts because it removes the friction of starting.
Why Drafting Matters
In professional communication, delays often come from overthinking early wording rather than from complex decisions.
Drafting quickly allows you to:
- clarify your own thinking
- identify what actually needs refinement
- move faster without lowering quality
A draft makes improvement possible.
What AI Is Useful For
AI can assist with drafting by:
- breaking blank-page paralysis
- producing a readable first pass
- translating rough intent into structured text
AI does not determine what should be sent. It produces material for human review.
Common Failure Mode
A common mistake is treating the first draft as a performance.
Users either avoid drafting until the wording feels “right,” or they expect AI to produce a final-ready message immediately. Both approaches slow work and reduce clarity.
Drafting should be fast and provisional.
The Conjugo Rule
Draft first. Judge later.
Use AI to generate momentum, not authority. A draft is successful if it gives you something to refine.
Best Practices
Drafting works best when:
- intent is stated clearly
- expectations are minimal
- revision is assumed
Perfection is not the goal at this stage.
Section Takeaway
- Drafts are not final products
- Speed enables clarity
- AI helps you start, not decide
- Refinement comes next
Drafting creates the conditions for good communication.
This concludes Section 1.