Do You Struggle to Start Writing?

Are you stuck staring at a blank page, waiting for the "perfect" way to start your blog post, article, or even an important email?

You tell yourself: "I'll start writing once I have it all figured out." But that moment never comes. Hours turn into days, and suddenly the deadline is here.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many people think they have a procrastination problem. But the real issue? Traditional writing methods are outdated in the age of AI.

Ever noticed how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini default to copying text in Markdown format? It's not a bug, it's a feature! And it's because Markdown is essentially the native language of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Why Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that's super easy to read and write. It makes formatting text simple, whether you're making headings, bolding text, or creating lists, all without complex HTML.

Introduction: The Challenge of Teaching in the AI Era

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible to students, educators face a pivotal question: What is the role of teachers when students can learn directly from AI? One innovative teacher has found her answer not by competing with AI, but by orchestrating it.

This is the story of how she transformed her teaching approach using FunBlocks AIFlow Whiteboard and its AI-powered mindmap features, creating a dynamic learning environment that extends far beyond the traditional classroom.

Introduction: The Interaction Design Problem

The rise of large language models has fundamentally altered how we approach writing. Yet, the dominant interaction paradigm conversational interfaces like ChatGPT presents a curious misalignment with the actual task of writing. When we examine the cognitive workflow of text creation and revision, we find that chat-based AI assistance introduces significant friction at precisely the moments when fluency matters most.

This article proposes a radical rethinking of AI writing assistance: moving from conversation to collaboration, from chat boxes to shared editing spaces, and ultimately, from AI as an external service to AI as an integrated co-pilot within the writing environment itself.

Sometimes I have a problem to have a look at my past milestones or things I have achieved so far.
When I think about it, even creating my first product was a success for me. I ve always been a bit shy and afraid to show what I was working on, or I just didn t know how to present it properly, so it took me a really long time.

My first product was an online workout program with a payment gateway, and the monthly price was ridiculously low. But I managed to monetise it and had my first customers. I was probably around 20 at the time.

• What was your first product?

• What would you do differently to maintain it and make it successful?

• What lesson did you learn from it?

OpenAI's groundbreaking report "How People Use ChatGPT" just revealed unprecedented insights into real-world AI adoption patterns. With over 700 million weekly users sending 2.5 billion messages daily, this first-of-its-kind research using internal ChatGPT data shows exactly how people interact with AI tools. The findings reveal something remarkable: user behavior is already pointing toward the integrated AI workspace that FunBlocks AI has been building.

What the Research Reveals About AI Usage

As a founder, I'm constantly evaluating tools that can genuinely boost productivity and creativity. FunBlocks AI Slides stands out as a strong contender in the AI presentation space, primarily due to its innovative integration of Markdown for slide creation.

What I like?

• Markdown-Driven Efficiency: The ability to write slides in Markdown is a game-changer. It eliminates the tedious back-and-forth of adjusting element sizes and positions with a mouse, allowing for a focused, high-speed writing experience. This is pure efficiency.

• Automatic, Elegant Layout: The smart layout algorithms deliver beautifully arranged, professional-looking slides automatically. This means I can focus purely on content, trusting that the presentation will look polished and aesthetically pleasing without manual fuss.

• AI Presentation Assistant: The AI capabilities go beyond simple generation. It can craft entire presentations from a theme, but more importantly, it allows for granular optimization of any selected text. This interactive AI assistance is incredibly powerful for refining ideas and content.

I've tried dozens of AI presentation tools. The pitch is always the same: "Create stunning slides in seconds!" But here's what actually happens: You get a decent first draft, then spend hours fighting with the tool to make basic edits.

Sound familiar?

Many AI presentation tools promise one-click creation of visually stunning slides. However, the reality often falls short when you need to make even a minor edit. This is primarily because these tools are often designed without user-friendly editing in mind.

To address this, some tools have attempted to pivot towards an "AI agent" model, suggesting users "develop slides like Cursor" by iteratively modifying presentations through AI prompts. The idea is simple: tell the AI what to change, and it handles the rest, seemingly simplifying the process.

Hey fellow innovators!

Ever feel stuck when trying to come up with fresh ideas for your projects, work, or even just for fun? Traditional brainstorming can be great, but sometimes you need a little extra spark to break through those mental barriers.

That's where FunBlocks AI Brainstorming comes in! It's an intelligent ideation tool designed to supercharge your creative process and help you generate innovative ideas and overcome creative blocks.