AI writing guide
AI-generated text has tells. Not the kind detectors flag, but the kind that makes your reader think "this sounds like ChatGPT." Here are the 7 most common patterns and how to fix each one.
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Fix: Cut the throat-clearing. Start with your actual point. AI loves preamble. Humans don't.
Fix: Vary your openings. Drop "Furthermore" and "Moreover" entirely. If the logic flows, you don't need a signpost every sentence.
Fix: Mix it up. A short sentence after a long one creates rhythm. That's how people actually write.
Fix: Say what you mean: "We need a clear plan to work better." AI hides behind abstractions. Humans use verbs.
Fix: Pick a position. "This works best because..." is clearer and more human than double-hedging.
Fix: AI defaults to triads. Sometimes two examples are enough. Sometimes you need four. Match the content, not a pattern.
Fix: End with something specific. "Let's review the draft by Friday" beats a vague inspirational closer every time.
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