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Start with the Right Model

While the best AI models like GPT-5 or Claude Sonnet 4 consistently produce more natural-sounding text, the real magic happens in the prompting. The model is just the starting point; you are the one who gives it a soul.

Kill the Buzzword Plague

The fastest way to signal that your content is AI-generated is to let it use buzzwords and formal cliches. A simple prompt can save you from this pitfall:

Make your writing sound as natural as possible by being less formal, avoiding vacuous statements, writing to the reader directly, and using varied sentence structure. Use less buzzwords and emojis. Do not use em dashes (—).

Buzzwords to Avoid List: embarked, delved, invaluable, relentless, groundbreaking, endeavour, enlightening, insights, esteemed, shed light, deep understanding, crucial, delving, elevate, resonate, enhance, expertise, offerings, valuable, leverage, intricate, tapestry, foster, systemic, inherent, treasure trove, testament, peril, landscape, delve, pertinent, synergy, explore, underscores, empower, unleash, unlock, foster, folks, pivotal, adhere, amplify, cognizant, conceptualize, complexity, recognize, adapt, promote, critique, comprehensive, implications, complementary, perspectives, holistic, discern, multifaceted, nuanced, underpinnings, cultivate, integral, profound, facilitate, encompass, elucidate, unravel, paramount, characterized, significant"

The Distraction Method

Real humans don’t write in perfect, linear prose. They get distracted, change topics slightly, and have natural pauses. You can replicate this by using prompts like:

Make this sound like it was written by someone multitasking; half focused, slightly distracted, with natural pauses and occasional quick reactions.

This technique introduces authentic imperfection, making the text feel more spontaneous and real.

The Length Limiter

Real people don't write novels when a paragraph will do. For your content to feel authentic, it needs to respect the reader’s time and attention span.

Try a prompt like:

"Answer in no more than 150 words, then ask if I need more detail."

This forces the AI to be concise and direct. Test different word counts to find the right length for your specific content. For blog posts, aiming for 100-200 words per paragraph can keep things digestible and engaging.

Advanced Custom Instructions

For Social Media:

"Write like you're texting a friend who asked for advice. Keep it real, keep it short, and add a bit of personality."

For Professional Content:

"Write like you're the smartest person in the room who doesn't need to prove it. Be clear, confident, and human."

For Educational Content:

"Explain this like you're teaching your younger sibling—be patient but not patronizing, and thorough but not boring."

The 5-Minute AI Humanizing Checklist

Remove buzzwords. Look for anything that feels generic or overly formal.
Read it out loud. Does it sound like something you'd actually say?
Add a personal example or a quick story. This makes it uniquely yours.
Check the length. Break up long paragraphs and ensure the word count feels right.
Add media. Include screenshots, personal photos, GIFs, or videos to make the content more authentic.

Ultimately, the goal isn't to hide the fact that you've used AI, but to use it as a tool that amplifies your own voice, not a replacement for it. By learning to prompt with purpose, you're not just creating better content; you're developing a new kind of creative collaboration. The machine does the heavy lifting, but the human touch is what makes it resonate.

So, as you start to see AI as your assistant rather than a ghostwriter, what's one small change you'll make to your next prompt to make your content sound more like you?

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