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AI Notes for Writers
How to Summarize Editorial Planning Meetings
Editorial planning meetings are crucial for organizing and strategizing content creation. Good meeting notes help writers keep track of deadlines, themes, and ideas discussed during these sessions. Detailed and structured notes ensure that everyone is on the same page and can refer back to them when executing the editorial plan. They also facilitate collaboration among team members by providing a clear record of decisions made during the meetings.
But what should you include in your meeting notes? We have compiled a list of key points to include in your meeting notes.
Key points to include in meeting notes for writers
- Meeting participants:Who were the key participants in the editorial planning meeting?
- Agenda items:What were the main agenda items discussed during the meeting?
- Content focus:What specific themes or topics are being prioritized for upcoming editorial content?
- Deadlines and timelines:Were there any deadlines or timelines established for content creation and publication?
- Resource allocation:Was there any discussion on resource allocation, such as staff assignments or budget considerations?
- Audience targeting:How was audience targeting addressed in relation to the proposed editorial content?
- Feedback and revisions:Were there any significant pieces of feedback or suggestions for revisions mentioned during the meeting?
- Collaborations and partnerships:Did the team discuss potential collaborations or partnerships with other entities for content development?
- Metrics and evaluation criteria:What metrics or criteria were set to evaluate the success of future editorial pieces?
How to automate
But why take notes manually when you can use AI to do it for you? Today's AI can transcribe meetings, summarize key points, and even identify action items. Instead of being distracted by typing and writing notes, you can focus on the conversation.
Here's how:
- If you don't already have a voice recorder that allows you to customize your summaries, download LazyNotes from the App Store.
- Navigate to Settings > Meeting Templates and tap the + button.
- Copy/paste one of our templates and/or customize your own. Tap Save.

- Start your first recording and choose your new template any time during the call.

- Enjoy customized notes emailed right to your mailbox!