Killing the "AI Voice"
Generic AI writing tends to over-use certain patterns (excessive "moreover," perfectly balanced sentences, hedge-everything tone).
The prompt
Here is a sample of my writing style: [paste 2-3 paragraphs you wrote]. Write a new [blog post/caption] about [topic] matching this voice — sentence rhythm, vocabulary level, and tone. Avoid these overused AI phrases: "in today's fast-paced world," "it's important to note," "unlock the power of," "delve into."
What to replace
Swap these placeholders for your own details before running the prompt:
[paste 2-3 paragraphs you wrote]your own value[blog post/caption]your own value[topic]your own value
Pro tip: Feeding a real writing sample is the single biggest lever for making AI output sound human — better than any instruction alone.
How to use this prompt
- Copy the prompt using the button above.
- Replace [paste 2-3 paragraphs you wrote], [blog post/caption], [topic] with your own details — the more specific you are, the better the output.
- Paste it into Claude and run it.
- If the answer feels generic, add constraints: audience, length, tone, and what to avoid. That single change fixes most weak output.
Learn the technique
Killing the "AI Voice"
Module 1 — Writing That Doesn't Sound Like AI · AI Content Creation
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