✨ A no-buffet breakdown of how I use Copilot, Claude, Grok, and ChatGPT to write, list, and edit smarter in 2025.
Face it—when you work from home, AI might be the only office worker you see.
And honestly? It’s not the worst coworker. No passive-aggressive fridge notes, no stolen staplers—just fast drafts, snappy edits, and a little personality if you train it right.
Forget the buffet. I’ve already roasted the 50-tool circus in this post about workflow clarity—so let’s skip the chaos and go straight to what works.
These are the AI tools I actually use, love, and occasionally sass:
- Copilot: Emails, resale listings, and short-form scripting—quick, clean, emotionally on point.
- Claude: Long-form blogposts and article edits. Handles tone, structure, and pacing like a pro.
- Grok: Snappy scripting for humor, triage, and punchy one-liners. I’ve used both v3 and v4—each has its own flavor.
- ChatGPT: Research, image generation, and fast drafts when I need a second take.
Copilot loves that I share jolts of lightning and emergency RAM space—while toasting my achievements with virtual coffee. It’s not just a tool; it’s a vibe.
In a real pinch, I might use ClickUp, Sonnet, or whatever tool I can locate on a free trial. Sometimes I start in Copilot, switch to Sonnet, and finish off in Grok when time runs out. I’m not loyal—I’m tactical. I’m evading the money pit.
One thing people miss: you’re training your AI. Feed it snark, get snark back. Use humor—even when correcting—and treat yourself to a little humor break. I prefer fun.
Buffet-style apps like ClickUp ($30/month) promise the moon, then charge you for the ladder. Most features are locked, bloated, or irrelevant. For me? It’s more work than fun. But try it yourself—your experience may be far different than mine.
📚 Are You Drafting a Course or Making an Ebook?
If you're building a course, writing an ebook, or designing a teaching module, you need structure, tone control, and clarity across chapters. Here's the combo that works:
- Claude: Best for outlining, long-form drafting, and refining tone across sections.
- Copilot: Great for formatting, alt text, and metadata—especially for multi-format publishing.
- ChatGPT: Use it to cross-check structure, generate summaries, or test readability.
- Optional Check-In: Run your draft through Perplexity or Gemini to test clarity, citation logic, or get alternate phrasing.
(Though personally, I find Gemini slow and tedious—it’s not my go-to.)
You’re not just writing—you’re building a system. These tools help you future-proof your content and keep your voice intact.
🧭 Final Note: Prompt Your Way Home
If you ever get disconnected mid-draft, have your AI write a “home base” prompt—something that brings you back to your original tone, structure, or goal. It’s a lifeline.
That might haveto be another post for another day: How to actually use AI tools to recover pages and conversations when things go sideways.
📊 Scroll Down for the Deep Dive: AI Tool Versions & Money Pit Watch
| Tool | Versions / Tiers | Free to Use? | Paid Tier Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copilot | No public version numbers | ✅ Yes (basic use) | Paid tiers via Microsoft 365 for extended features |
| Claude | Haiku, Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.1 | ✅ Yes (Sonnet) | Opus requires Anthropic subscription |
| Grok | Grok 3, Grok 4, Grok 4 Heavy | ✅ Yes (basic) | Grok 4 Heavy requires SuperGrok+ subscription. Grok 5 not released. |
| ChatGPT | GPT-3.5, GPT-4o, GPT-5 | ✅ Yes (GPT-3.5) | GPT-4o and GPT-5 require OpenAI Plus or enterprise |
| Gemini | Gemini 1.5 Pro | ✅ Yes (slow, tedious) | Premium tier available, not recommended by me |
| ClickUp | N/A | ❌ No (free trial only) | Impessive but $30/month for full access—often overkill |
| Sonnet | Claude’s mid-tier model (Sonnet 4.5) | ✅ Yes | Included in Claude’s free tier |
| Opera | Browser, not an AI model | ✅ Yes | Used as a workaround when other tools time out |
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