Writing This Blog With Dyslexia: The Workflow That Finally Works

Writing has always felt harder than it should. Ideas arrive fast, but getting them onto the page in a way that reads clearly is the sticking point. Dyslexia adds friction everywhere: planning, spelling, sentence order, and the bit where you try to read what you just wrote and it comes out different each time. The difference now is having a partner in the process. ChatGPT sits in the loop and turns the heavy parts into repeatable steps. It does not replace judgment or voice. It removes enough friction to make publishing possible.

Here is the routine that works.

First, dump the thoughts. No editing, no backspace, just a short list of points that capture the shape of the post. A few lines are enough. The goal is to beat the blank page and get momentum. If a phrase refuses to come, leave a bracketed note and keep moving. The list becomes the spine.

Next, ask for a simple structure. Headings, a sequence, and where to expand. Nothing fancy. The request is plain English: “Turn this list into a sensible outline with three sections and short subheads.” The reply is not the final plan. It is a scaffold that makes it easier to spot gaps and overlap. If a section feels thin, add a line to the list and regenerate the outline.

Then draft each section in turn. Paste the bullet points for that section and ask for a first pass that stays compact and clear. Keep the paragraphs short. Limit each one to a single idea. If a sentence runs long, ask for a tighter version with the same meaning. If a paragraph drifts, ask for the main point in one line and rebuild around it. This is the part where the tool acts like a patient editor who never gets bored by repetition.

Spelling and homophones are next. Dyslexia makes near misses common. Soundalikes slip through even after a careful read. Ask for a pass that flags words that look right but sit wrong in the sentence. If the result changes the meaning, roll it back. If it surfaces a small mistake, accept and move on.

Readability comes after correctness. Ask for plainer language where it helps. Avoid words that slow readers down. Keep the tone steady. If the draft suddenly sounds like a corporate memo, ask for the same content in everyday language. If a sentence needs rhythm, split it. If two short sentences would read better joined, ask for a version that combines them without adding jargon. Each of these small adjustments improves the final post by a notch.

Now step back and check the arc. The opening should name the problem and the benefit. The middle should walk through the method. The end should make a clear promise for next time or a small ask of the reader. If the conclusion repeats the introduction, refine it to show what changed. If a section repeats an earlier point, merge them and cut the duplicate. Ask for a one paragraph summary and compare it to the opening to be sure the post says what it set out to say.

Formatting is last. Add headings that a tired brain can scan. Keep lists short and focused. Avoid flourishes that make reading harder. Links stay in if they help, not just because they exist. Everything aims at clarity.

A few strict rules help. No em dashes. No walls of text. No clever phrasing that hides meaning. Put one idea in each paragraph and let white space do its job. Keep the voice consistent across posts so readers know what to expect. End with the same simple signature to close the loop.

This routine does not make dyslexia vanish. It makes the work possible on normal days and still achievable on the rough ones. The tool is not a crutch. It is a set of hands that carries the load you would otherwise drop. The judgment is still yours. The ideas are still yours. The final pass is still yours. The difference is the path from first note to published post is now predictable and repeatable.

If writing has been a source of frustration for years, try a process like this. Start with a list, ask for structure, draft in small chunks, fix correctness, improve readability, check the arc, and format for clarity. It removes just enough friction to turn a good intention into a finished post you can stand behind.

Thanks for reading.