Ministry Blogging As A Dyslexic Creator

My 3-step assistive workflow to create, edit, and publish content with confidence

My 3-Step Content Creation Process (How I Overcame Friction as a Dyslexic Creator)

 

Creating consistent content for your primary platform can feel overwhelming—especially when traditional writing isn't your natural strength.

 

As someone with dyslexia, traditional blogging used to present a massive hurdle for my ministry. Sit down at a blank screen, try to write, lose track of my thoughts, get frustrated by the mechanics of typing—it was a recipe for friction.

 

Over the last six months, however, I’ve developed a go-to 3-step system that completely changed the game for me. If writing isn't your natural medium, or if you struggle to structure your thoughts on paper, this process might just work for you too.

 

Here is the exact workflow I use to go from raw ideas to finished blog posts:

 

Step 1: Speak It Out Loud (Voice Recording)

 

Instead of forcing myself to write, I lean into how I naturally express myself: talking.

 

  • The Setup: I grab a microphone, open a recording app on my iPad, and simply talk.
  • Why it Works: Speaking out loud allows me to capture my thoughts in real-time without losing momentum. I don't have to worry about spelling, keeping up with my fingers, or formatting. This has eliminated the friction that would usually stop me from wanting to create content for my ministry blog.

 

If you are a natural speaker, dictating your thoughts directly into an audio recorder is one of the easiest ways to get your core message out of your head.

 

Step 2: Structure It with AI (Gemini)

 

Because spoken thoughts can naturally be a bit jumbled, jump around, or lack linear flow, I bring in AI to help me organise.

 

  • The Setup: I take the audio recording (or raw transcript) of my voice message and feed it straight into Gemini.
  • The Process: I prompt the AI to take my overall message and transform it into a structured, readable blog post.
  • Why it Works: Structuring a traditional blog layout used to be my biggest struggle. Gemini takes my raw ideas and formats them with headings, clear points, and a logical flow that online readers can easily digest—all while keeping my original message intact.

 

Step 3: Edit by Listening (Speechify)

 

Once Gemini generates the draft, I need to edit and polish it. Since I have dyslexia, reading through blocks of text to catch missing cues, typos, or awkward phrasing isn't effective for me.

 

  • The Setup: I run the drafted post through Speechify so I can listen to it read back to me.
  • Why it Works: This has been one of the absolute best investments for my ministry. Hearing the text aloud lets me spot exactly where a sentence feels off, where I need to add or remove something, or how I can restructure a paragraph to sound more natural.

 

By listening from start to finish, I can make my final edits with total confidence before publishing the post to my website.

 

Final Thoughts: Work With Your Strengths

 

Using these assistive tools hasn't just streamlined my workflow—it's given me confidence. I no longer feel limited by areas where I used to feel weak.

 

If writing isn't your natural style, remember that you don't have to force yourself into a traditional mould to create meaningful content. Whether you're dictating into an app, generating transcripts, or using audio-readers to edit, there are modern tools designed to help you share your message effectively.

 

Find the system that eliminates friction for you, so you can focus on serving the people you are called to reach.

 

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FAQ: About Creating Content As A Dyslexic

Common Questions About content creation with dyslexia & AI

Not at all. AI is simply acting as a digital scribe or structural assistant—much like an editor or secretary in traditional publishing. The heart, revelation, theology, and voice all originate from you; while AI handles the mechanical formatting (headings, bullet points, and paragraphs) so your message is easy for readers to digest.

When using AI Gemini to create your blog post, give it guidelines. For example, I prompt it by saying, "Create a blog post using my original message". This will give me the structure I need to edit later. Remember, the goal isn't to use AI to do everything, just the basic structuring of the post.

You don't need expensive equipment to start. Any standard USB mic or built-in microphone on your smartphone/iPad works great. To record your message, you can use a voice recorder app (like Apple Voice Memos, any standard recording app that comes with your phone/device, or, like me, the Podbean app).

 

The key is removing friction: pick an app that opens with one click so you can capture thoughts the moment inspiration comes.

Once you build momentum with the routine, a full blog post can take you 30 minutes to 3 hours. For example, it takes me 5–10 minutes to record my thoughts, 3 minutes for AI to format the draft, and depending on my level of perfectionism or edits I want to make, it can take me anywhere from 5 minutes to listen through on Speechify and 1 to 2 hours to make final tweaks.

Yes. This exact 3-step workflow can work for anyone who needs to create email newsletters, captions, podcast transcripts, e-books, and more. Once you master the system, you can use this process to create anything you want within reason.