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Create viral social media content using AI image generation
Content creators, marketers, social media managers
Immediate (same day)What Success Looks Like
Hand-drawn style diagrams or images that get 2000+ likes compared to 600 likes for AI-looking content
Steps to Execute
1
Identify viral content format (hand-drawn diagrams work well)
2
Use AI to generate base content in appropriate style
3
Request natural, casual imperfections to avoid AI look
4
Remove obvious AI artifacts (weird hands, sharpening effects)
5
Test on smaller audience before main post
6
Post during optimal engagement times
Checklist
Content looks hand-drawn, not AI-generated
No obvious AI artifacts present
Style matches successful viral content
Message is clear and valuable
Format optimized for platform (IG, TikTok, X)
Inputs Needed
- Content idea or existing diagram
- Understanding of what styles perform well
- Access to capable AI image model
Outputs
- Natural-looking hand-drawn style content
- Higher engagement rates
- Increased viral potential
Example
“Convert a business diagram that got 621 likes into a natural hand-drawn style that could get 2000+ likes on X”