Writing 2 min read
Make AI drafts sound like you
Turn generic drafts into your authentic voice with a few simple tweaks.
Give the draft something real to work with
Start with your observation, your example, and the point you want to make. A request to “write a good post” leaves the system guessing at all three. Better source material gives you a draft that is easier to review.
Include a few examples of your own writing when appropriate. Explain what you like about them: short sentences, a concrete opening, or a direct explanation. Keep private or customer information out of prompts unless you have permission and understand how it is handled.
Replace general claims with specifics
Look for phrases that could belong to anyone. Replace “consistency is key” with the actual routine you tried. Replace broad promises with a precise observation or an honest uncertainty.
Never keep an invented story, customer quote, or result just because it makes the draft persuasive. Verify claims independently or remove them. You remain responsible for the words you publish.
Edit for your speaking voice
Read the draft out loud. Where would you pause? Which phrases feel unnatural? Shorten a sentence if it hides the main point, and keep a longer one when it explains a necessary connection.
Remove exaggerated enthusiasm and conclusions that repeat the opening. Your voice comes from how you reason and what you choose to say, not from adding a signature phrase to every post.
Do one final human review
Ask whether the draft says what you actually believe and whether the example supports the conclusion. Check that any question is one you genuinely want answered.
Save useful edits as notes for the next draft. Over time, you can explain your preferences more clearly, but a better starting draft still needs your judgment before publishing.