A client once sent us a draft with the subject line: “Help. This is spaghetti.”
She had the right ideas, but the order was off. Whole sections repeated. By the end, it felt like three different drafts had been pasted together.
BAB To The Rescue
We covered the B.A.B. framework (Before, After, Bridge) in AI Quick Tips #105
For this client, we broke it down like this:
- Her “before” was chaos.
- The “after” was clarity.
- ChatGPT gave us the bridge.
A Few Examples We Used
Before: I have a rough draft with good ideas, but the sections are out of order, repetitive, and difficult to follow.
After: I want a clear, well-organized article that flows naturally and is easy to read.
Bridge: Reorganize the content into three logical sections, remove unnecessary repetition, suggest transitions where needed, and identify any gaps that should be filled.
Before: My proposal feels scattered and doesn't clearly explain the value of my services.
After: I want a proposal that tells a logical story and builds confidence in my solution.
Bridge: Reorganize the proposal, improve the flow between sections, and suggest where stronger explanations or examples would make it more persuasive.
Before: I know what I want to say, but the writing feels disorganized.
After: I want a polished document that's easy to understand.
Bridge: Rearrange the ideas into the strongest possible order, explain why you made each major change, and preserve my writing style.
Before you start rewriting from scratch, see if your draft simply needs a better bridge
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