Option A: ChatGPT: drafts the directions, then applies edits
Best when: You want a first full draft quickly from checked notes
What it does: ChatGPT drafts and applies edits; you check twice
Strong at: Starts from a complete draft, not a blank page
Limit: Unapproved content can slip in if you skim
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice and analysis)
Option B: Claude: writes the directions from tagged notes
Best when: You want one assistant pass, then finish by hand
What it does: Claude drafts once with source tags; you check and finish
Strong at: Source tags on each line make checking quicker
Limit: A line can carry the wrong tag; check each one
Free plan: Yes, limited (usage capped in 5-hour windows)
Option C: ChatGPT: drafts and rewords the directions
Best when: You want a draft plus a wording-only polish
What it does: ChatGPT drafts and rewords; you compare and finish
Strong at: Line-by-line comparison catches unwanted changes
Limit: Wording-only edits can shift meaning; comparison cannot be skipped
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice and analysis)