In this tutorial, we will explain step by step how to create blog post using AI flows. We will use the “How to” articles available on WikiHow as samples.
1. Before you start #
Previously, we recommend you to review the Custom Templates and AI Flows sections beforehand.
The procedure we are about to perform can be used to create flows for other style of articles; however, we recommend having at least 4 samples available. These items should have the same structure because you will get better generation when the AI identifies certain patterns.
The templates and flow we will create will use the OpenAI Curie model and will be available in the community section as Open Source, so you can duplicate them, change the AI provider, the model or the model parameters. We encourage you to experiment to different configurations and achieve the result that best suits your needs.
2. Samples: #
For this tutorial, we have used the following articles as samples:
- How to Learn New Things.
- How to Talk to Children.
- How to Meet the Parents.
- How to Text Message Someone You Like.
In these articles, we have identified the following structure:
- Title.
- Introduction.
- List of steps.
- Short sentence for each step.
- Explanatory paragraph for each step.
Next, we will explain point by point how we will replicate the structure of the article using templates.
3. Templates #
3.1 Title
The title is the main input that we will use in our templates when chaining our flow to create the article. It does not require the creation of a template, as its value will be entered by the user.
3.2 Introduction
To replicate the introduction, we will create a template. Using the 4 samples, we will have the following:
Title: How to Learn New Things
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Blog Introduction: Is it ever too late to learn a new skill? The answer is: absolutely not! Learning new things is beneficial at any age, and it can change your life in many ways—from giving you a career boost to helping you discover a new passion. All you need is enthusiasm, focus, and some helpful learning strategies. From cooking to learning a new language, here’s a list of tips and techniques that will help you learn any new skill you desire.
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Title: How to Talk to Children
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Blog Introduction: At times, talking to kids can feel like learning a foreign language. Unfortunately, there’s no handy phrasebook or translation app that can make you sound friendly, encouraging, and firm all at the same time. Don’t worry. We’ve put together plenty of conversational tips, tricks, and ideas, so you can have an open and honest chat with any kids in your life.
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Title: How to Meet the Partner's Parents
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Blog Introduction: Meeting your partner's parents for the first time can be a pretty nerve-wracking ordeal since you really want to make a great first impression. If you're looking for some advice to help you nail this crucial meeting, we've got you covered. Our handy list of tips can help you win over your SO's parents with ease and charm!
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Title: How to Text Message Someone You Like
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Blog Introduction: Wondering how to impress your crush over text without sounding awkward? You’ve come to the right place! It can be nerve-wracking to talk to a crush, but when you text, you can take the time to craft a perfect message before you hit “send.” Read on for a comprehensive guide to texting someone you like, from sending that first text to sealing the deal with a date!
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The title is the input and the blog introduction is the output. In the formula field, we easily reproduce that pattern:
Title: %Title%
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Blog Introduction:
Percentage symbols represent a variable. In this template, the variable will be the title (entered by the user) and the result returned by the AI will be the blog introduction.
Note: We changed the title of the article How to Meet the Parents to How to Meet the Partner’s Parents to better relate it to the introduction.
We verify that it works correctly and move on to the next point:
You can access this template at this link and duplicate it for your experiments.
3.3 List of steps
In the same way as the blog introduction, we copy the samples based on the indicated items:
Title: How to Learn New Things
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Steps:
1. Teach yourself using many sources
2. Learn through practical experience
3. Take a class or online course
4. Find a mentor
5. Compare your work with an expert's
6. Teach someone else
7. Set a study or practice schedule
8. Practice the hardest things first
9. Get rid of distractions
10. Work in short bursts and take breaks
11. Test yourself
12. Reward yourself at important milestones
13. Master a skill you’re passionate about
14. Improve job-related skills to give yourself an edge
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Title: How to Talk to Children
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Steps:
1. Sit or kneel at their level
2. Chat about relatable topics
3. Ask for help or advice
4. Offer genuine, encouraging compliments
5. Ask open-ended questions
6. Express lots of interest
7. Pay attention to body language
8. Let the child speak without interrupting
9. Listen instead of offering solutions
10. Call your child by their name
11. Speak in a serious tone
12. Talk at a normal volume when you discipline your child
13. Choose positive words when speaking to your child
14. Simplify the lectures you give your children
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Title: How to Meet the Partner's Parents
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Steps:
1. Do your homework
2. Dress to impress
3. Be on time
4. Bring a gift
5. Greet them with a smile
6. Put away your phone
7. Mention things you know about them
8. Compliment them
9. Say good things about your partner
10. Keep the conversation flowing
11. Answer any questions they have
12. Offer to help with something
13. Be yourself
14. Connect with your partner during the visit
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Title: How to Text Message Someone You Like
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Steps:
1. Reach out and text first
2. Open the conversation with a personal touch
3. Send a funny, playful message
4. Give your crush compliments
5. Get flirty with your crush
6. Ask open-ended questions
7. Chat about your mutual interests
8. Text them photos of your day
9. Include emojis in your texts
10. Make specific plans to hang out
11. Be confident
12. Keep your texts lighthearted
13. Leave a little time between replies
14. Match your crush’s texting style
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The pattern used is the same as the previous template. Simply, we change the formula text from Blog Introduction to Steps.
Finally, we test the template to verify that everything is in order. You can access it from this link.
3.4 Short sentence
At the beginning of each paragraph, you will find a sentence highlighted in bold, which summarizes what that step will be about. We wanted to replicate it as a separate template to make this example more illustrative.
The pattern used is shown below:
Title: How to Learn New Things
Step: 1. Learn through practical experience
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Short sentence: The best learning materials vary based on the skill you want to develop
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Title: How to Talk to Children
Step: 13. Choose positive words when speaking to your child
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Short sentence: Show interest in their lives and ask open-ended questions
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Title: How to Meet the Partner's Parents
Step: 10. Keep the conversation flowing
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Short sentence: Negative language won’t resonate well with your child
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Title: How to Text Message Someone You Like
Step: 4. Give your crush compliments
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Short sentence: Flattery will make them feel great, and it’ll make you seem confident
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Title: How to Restart a Conversation with a Girl
Step: 3. Send a random question to start a new conversation
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Short sentence: Switch up the conversation topic to pique her interest
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Title: How to Support an Artist When You're on a Budget
Step: 1. Spread the word about their amazing work
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Short sentence: Talk up the artists you like so your friends check them out
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Title: How to Make a Narcissist Come Crawling Back
Step: 6. Control your emotions around them
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Short sentence: Narcissists want to get under your skin, so don’t let them
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The pattern for the template formula is:
Title: %Title%
Step: %Step%
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Short sentence:
Why do you use as input the title and subtitle and not just the subtitle?
In this template we use the title and subtitle as inputs, because in some cases the subtitles are short and do not provide the corresponding context to generate the sentence. For example, for the article: How to Meet the Partner’s Parents the first step indicates Do your homework. If we do not place the title, the AI may confuse that this text refers to a study task or other situation. By adding the title and subtitle as inputs, we provide the necessary context for the AI to know what type of content to generate.
Note: More samples were included in this template to improve its performance. You can test it from here.
3.5 Paragraph
The last template to generate will be the paragraph creation. Again, we will take our sample articles for the template using the following pattern:
Title: How to Learn New Things
Step: 1. Learn through practical experience
Short sentence: The best learning materials vary based on the skill you want to develop
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Paragraph: You're capable of learning new things without paying for a class or tutor! Gather any materials you need and track down a few reliable sources you can use to learn. This includes textbooks, online video tutorials, podcasts, blog posts, and movies. Do an online search for sources and check your local library for helpful books.
For example, there are plenty of available resources if you want to master drawing. Find books on drawing techniques at the library, look up video tutorials, and read a variety of how-to blogs online.
Any and every new source of information can help! Don't read a single how-to guide; using different learning styles to practice a skill can be even more helpful than using one method.
Don't worry about sticking to a particular learning style (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic). Engaging with the information you learn is far more important than studying a particular way.
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Title: How to Talk to Children
Step: 13. Choose positive words when speaking to your child
Short sentence: Show interest in their lives and ask open-ended questions
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Paragraph: Instead of saying what not to do, focus on what your child should be doing instead. Positive, encouraging language helps foster self-confidence, and will inspire kids to build better habits in the future.
Instead of saying “No playing in the kitchen,” you might say, “Go play in the living room where all your toys are.”
“I’m proud of you for sharing your toys” is much more positive and encouraging than “You shouldn’t be selfish.”
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Title: How to Meet the Partner's Parents
Step: 10. Keep the conversation flowing
Short sentence: Negative language won’t resonate well with your child
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Paragraph: When they tell you something about themselves or answer one of your questions, build on that by asking follow-up questions to get more details. If you aren’t sure where to start, you can always ask questions about something interesting in the room or elsewhere in their home.
For example, “That painting over the fireplace is absolutely gorgeous. Do you love collecting artwork?”
You might say, "Sarah tells me you lived in Germany for a year when you were in the military. I studied abroad in Germany last summer. Did you enjoy your time there?"
Avoid sensitive topics like religion and politics. Safe topics include classical music, jazz, wine, beer, cars, crafts, pets, gardening, and literature.
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Title: How to Text Message Someone You Like
Step: 4. Give your crush compliments
Short sentence: Flattery will make them feel great, and it’ll make you seem confident
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Paragraph: Text a heartfelt compliment when you’re ready to be a little bold and more affectionate with your crush. Be as specific as you can so they know you mean it, and mention things that you genuinely admire about them to get their attention.
"You looked super cute when I saw you at lunch today! That shirt really brought out your eyes."
“Congrats on that perfect test score! You earned it, and you’re totally the smartest person I know. 😊”
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The formula would be:
Title: %Title%
Step: %Step%
Short sentence: %Short sentence%
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Paragraph:
We have considered as inputs for this template the title, the subtitle and the short sentence, in order to give as much context as possible to the AI when generating the paragraph.
Access this template here.
Now that we created all the necessary templates, we will create a flow to integrate them all.
4. Flow #
When we start a new flow, the first node we will have available is Input. We will rename it to title. For this flow, it will be the only input we will use.
We go to the community templates section and drag the 4 newly created templates.
We connect them in the order that corresponds and select the inputs for each of them:
4.1 Introduction
The only input required is the title that will be entered when the flow is started.
4.2 Steps
The only input for the steps is the title. However, be sure to check the “Divide result in paragraphs” box to process each step independently. Similarly, click on the three dots for more configuration options. There, we check the box to not display the generated output in the result. If we leave it unchecked, in addition to the processing in paragraphs, the complete list of this template will be displayed.
4.3 Short Sentence
This template has as inputs the title and a step. Make sure to choose the option “How to (Steps) (Divide)” as input instead of the one marked as “Full”. The difference between these options is that the one marked as “Divide” processes each step line by line and the one marked as “Full” processes all the steps as a block.
4.4 Paragraph
Finally we choose the inputs of the paragraph template as shown in the image:
We add a description to our flow and save it. You can access the flow from this link.
5. Tests #
We tried some test articles with the following results:
Input: How to spend Christmas without getting bored
Output:
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and spending time with loved ones. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with new ideas to keep things interesting. That’s where our list of tips comes in handy! From finding creative ways to celebrate Christmas traditions to making your own holiday crafts, we’ve got you covered. So get ready to have a blast this holiday season—without getting bored!
1. Stay organized
Set a schedule and stick to it, so you don’t feel overwhelmed
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the holiday festivities, but it’s important to stick to a schedule and make sure you don’t spend too much time on your phone. You might want to plan a few festive activities each day that you can enjoy with your family or friends.
Alternatively, you could take a break from social media and spend time cooking a delicious Christmas feast with your loved ones. There are endless ways to have a fun and fulfilling holiday season!
2. Get creative
Mix things up by trying a new tradition or spending time with family and friends outside of the holiday festivities
Instead of doing the same old things each year, experiment with new traditions. Perhaps you could try spending your holiday days outside of the traditional setting. Spend time with family and friends, go on a trip, or make some new memories. Whatever you do, don’t forget to have lots of fun!
3. Make new friends
Spending time with new people will keep you entertained and excited for the holidays
When it comes to the holidays, most of us just want to relax and enjoy our time with family and friends. But sometimes it’s hard to break from the old routine. If you want to stay entertained this holiday season, try making new friends.
Spend time at local events, meet new people online, or attend holiday parties! It might be tough at first, but once you get started you’ll be glad you made the effort. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even meet your future spouse at one of these events!
4. Explore the area
Going on holiday can be a great opportunity to meet new people and explore new places
If you’re looking for something to do on your holiday break, consider exploring the area. Local attractions, shopping centers, and restaurants may have new activities or events going on that you can participate in. Or, try out a new hobby or activity that’s popular in the area. You might be surprised at how much fun you can have when you put some effort into it!
5. Take nature walks
Spending time outdoors can help you relax and clear your head
Spending time outdoors can help you relax and clear your head. Get in a good walk or run, visit a park, take a scenic drive, or go for a hike. You might also want to try some relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or meditation.
When you’re feeling stressed out, spending time around family and friends can be really fun and help take the focus off of yourself. Just don’t overdo it – too much socializing can lead to cabin fever!
6. Attend local events
By mixing things up, you’ll be able to keep things interesting
Instead of staying home all holiday season, take a trip to a new place! Go see a Christmas play in town or spend the day ice skating on the pond. Or check out local markets and find the best gifts for your friends and family.
Don’t forget the food! Head to a nearby restaurant for a festive meal or try your hand at some of your favorite recipes from years past. And if you want to get really creative, make your own holiday traditions!
Mix things up this year and have a blast!
7. Spend time with family and friends
Making time for loved ones is one of the best ways to avoid being bored on holidays
Family and friends are the best way to avoid being bored on holidays. Get together with everyone you know, whether it’s for a party, dinner, or just catching up. Spend time talking, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. This will help you to have a truly memorable holiday season.
8. Get involved in the community
Get to know your neighbours and sign up for events
Spend your holidays by getting to know your neighbours and signing up for community events. This will give you something to talk about at the dinner table, and it’ll be a fun way to get to know one another better. Plus, it’s always great to be surrounded by people who care about you and are happy to see you during the holidays.
- Generated words: 788.
- Token usage (Prompt + Completion): 10,768.
- Cost: USD 0.0215.
Input: How to Support an Artist When You’re on a Budget
Output:
Supporting an artist is a great way to show your love and appreciation for their work. However, it can be tough to afford to do so without breaking the bank. In this article, we’ll share some tips and tricks for supporting an artist without spending too much money. From buying concert tickets to donating money, we’ve got you covered!
1. Support their work by buying their music or merchandise
Supporting their art gives them the opportunity to continue creating
Supporting an artist can be as simple as buying their music or merchandise. This will help the artist stay afloat and continue creating new work. You can also make a donation to their cause or crowdfunding site. Visit their website or social media page to learn more about their work and how you can support them.
2. Help them promote their work by sharing their links
Share their work on social media and talk about how great it is
When you see an artist’s work, take a moment to share it on social media. tagging the artist in the post will help them reach more people, and talking about how great their work is can help boost their self-confidence.
It’s also worth considering buying art or supporting the artist in other ways. Purchasing a piece of art gives the artist money to continue making new pieces, and donating money to an arts charity can support talented artists in need.
3. Donate money or time to their cause
Supporting artists is one of the best ways to show your appreciation
Supporting artists is a great way to show your appreciation for their work. You can donate money, time, or materials.
If you can’t afford to support the artist outright, consider donating auction items or goods they’d be likely to use in their next painting or sculpture.
Helping an artist get the exposure they need is one of the most important things you can do! It can help them sell more artwork, and it’ll boost your mood knowing that you were a part of helping them achieve their goals.
4. Attend their shows or events
Supporting an artist through your attendance will help them feel appreciated
Supporting an artist through your attendance will help them feel appreciated and appreciated. Not only will they appreciate your support, but you’ll also get to see their work in person!
Consider going to their shows or events as a way to show your appreciation. Supporting an artist through your attendance will help them feel appreciated, and you’ll also get to see their work in person!
When choosing a show or event to attend, consider the artist’s style and what kind of experience you want. Do you want to see their newest piece? Or do you want to experience their entire body of work?
Whatever you choose, be sure to buy tickets in advance so you don’t have to worry about waiting in line or getting seats.
5. Blog about them or share their photos on social media
Show your support by spreading the word about their work
If you love art, you can support your favorite artist without breaking the bank. Blog about their work or share their photos on social media to show your support. You can also buy their art online or attend one of their live events. Thank them for their talent and generosity by leaving them a positive review on Amazon or Yelp.
6. Let them know you admire their work
Share your thoughts and feelings about their work
When you see an artist’s work, take a moment to express your appreciation. Write a positive review on social media or leave a comment on their website. Let them know how much their work means to you, and encourage other people to check out their work too.
Talk about the art scene in your area and share your favorite artists. Supporting artists is a great way to show that you care about creative expression and diversity.
7. Follow them on social media and keep up with what they’re doing
Show your support by following their work and talking about it
Supporting an artist is a great way to show your appreciation. You can follow their work on social media, like their posts, and talk about their art with other fans. This will let them know that you care about their work, and they’ll appreciate your support more.
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to show your support for an artist. A simple purchase like a poster or T-shirt can make a big impact. Supporting the arts is a great way to get closer to the artists you love, and it’s always worth it!
8. Connect with them online or in real life
Show your love for their work through words and actions
Supporting an artist isn’t always easy on a budget, but it’s worth it to show your love for their work. If you can, connect with them online or in real life. Share their work on social media, attend their shows, and buy their art. Even if you can’t financially support them, your presence will mean the world to them.
9. Let them know when you’re not able to financially support them
Let them know ahead of time so they won’t be offended when you can’t contribute financially
Supporting an artist is always a difficult decision, but it’s important to be upfront about your limitations. Let them know in advance if you can’t afford to purchase their work or help with their expenses in some way.
Be honest and straightforward, and avoid making excuses. Avoid saying things like, “I’ll get back to you,” or “I don’t know if I can afford that.”
Instead, say something like, “I appreciate your talent very much, but I can’t contribute financially right now. Would you be willing to sell me your work on consignment? That would help out a lot.”
Thank them for their time and honesty, and let them know that you hope to support their work in the future.
- Generated words: 1007.
- Token usage (Prompt + Completion): 12,098.
- Cost: USD 0,0242.
Although you need to edit it to get a perfect result, you have a quick and complete draft of a “How To” article. You can use it in the flow section or access it from the document editor.
We invite you to try your configurations and combinations and create something unique and special to suit your needs.
