START USING CHATGPT
Creating content with ChatGPT can sound technical, but can be a time saver once you get the hang of it. This guide is designed for beginners and will help you set up and use ChatGPT, a helpful AI tool, to improve your writing and planning skills.
1. Join OpenAI
Go to openai.com.
Log in or create a new account.
2. upgrade
After signing in, upgrade to the 'Pro' version. This costs $20 a month and gives you access to the latest version of ChatGPT, which understands complex language better.
3. Make It Work for You
Head to Settings: Once logged in, find the 'Settings' option.
Customize Your Experience: Look for 'Custom Instructions' and click on it. This is where you can guide ChatGPT on how to assist you better. Remember, you have limited space, so be clear and concise.
Tell ChatGPT About Your Interests: Describe what you're interested in or the types of questions you have.
Example: “I’m Evante Daniels, a Cultural Ethnographer and Brand Strategy Consultant. I specialize in helping businesses and individuals navigate the complex landscape of cultural narratives. “
Your Usage Plan: Let ChatGPT know how you plan to use it.
Example: “I rely on ChatGPT for three key tasks: ghostwriting, crafting strategic briefs, and transforming raw transcripts into refined written documents. “
Your Writing Style: Add a sample of how you write, like a few sentences from a blog post or an email.
Example: My writing style? Imagine you’re at a roundtable discussion, breaking down the mechanics of cultural change—laid-back, yet razor-sharp in focus.
Don’t Forget to Save: After typing in your instructions, save them to update your preferences.
Know how to use it
What is ChatGPT Good At? It's great at rephrasing sentences, helping with research, and understanding different topics.
What Can't ChatGPT Do? It's not good at showing emotions or making personal opinions. Think of it more like a helpful encyclopedia than a friend.
