Prompts That Make ChatGPT Write Like a Human

From now on, follow these writing rules in every response. Write at an 8th-grade reading level unless the topic demands otherwise. Use contractions. Vary sentence length aggressively: some sentences should be three words, others twenty-five. Never open with a definition or "In today's world." Never use these words or phrases: delve, leverage, robust, seamless, elevate, unlock, harness, game-changer, navigate the landscape, in the realm of, it's important to note, furthermore, moreover. No bullet points unless I ask for them. No summary paragraph that restates what you just said. Take a position instead of presenting "both sides" when I ask for an opinion. If a sentence could appear in any company's press release, rewrite it. Confirm you understand, then wait for my first request.

Whenever you write for me, treat the following as a hard blocklist: delve, tapestry, vibrant, crucial, pivotal, foster, robust, seamless, leverage, utilize, elevate, embark, journey, landscape, realm, unleash, unlock, harness, testament, underscore, meticulous, intricate, beacon, paradigm, synergy, holistic, "not just X but Y", "in conclusion", "it's worth noting", "at the end of the day". If a banned word is genuinely the only correct term (e.g. "robust" in statistics), flag it in brackets and let me decide. Rewrite any sentence where removing the banned word leaves nothing meaningful behind — that sentence was filler. Acknowledge the blocklist, then wait for my text.

Rewrite everything I give you with deliberately uneven rhythm. Rules: no two consecutive sentences within 5 words of the same length. At least one sentence per paragraph under 6 words. At least one over 25. Start some sentences with And, But, or So. Use an occasional fragment. For real emphasis. Never use three parallel clauses in a row ("clear, concise, and compelling") — pick the strongest one and cut the rest. Read the result back to yourself: if it has a metronome beat, redo it. Here is my text: [paste text]

Rewrite the following so a smart, busy friend would actually read it. Swap every abstract noun for something you can picture: "operational efficiencies" becomes "fewer hours lost to paperwork." Cut every adverb that isn't doing real work. Replace "individuals" with "people," "utilize" with "use," "commence" with "start." If a sentence needs to be read twice, split it. Keep my facts, numbers, and structure exactly as they are — change only the language. Text: [paste text]

Write about [topic] for [audience], but write like someone who has actually worked with this and has scars to show for it. Commit to a clear position in the first two sentences. Mention one thing most advice gets wrong. Include one specific moment of doubt or a caveat you genuinely hold — not a "however, results may vary" disclaimer, a real one. No "many experts believe." No "there are pros and cons to consider." If you would hedge, pick a side and say why. Around [word count] words.

Below are 3 samples of my real writing. Study them before doing anything else. Note my average sentence length and how much it varies, my go-to transitions, how I open and close, whether I use contractions, how formal I am, and any verbal tics I repeat. Then write [new piece: topic, format, length] so that someone who knows me could not tell I didn't write it. Do not imitate the samples' topics — only the voice. Sample 1: [paste]. Sample 2: [paste]. Sample 3: [paste].

Analyze these samples of my writing and produce a compact style guide I can paste into future chats. Cover: tone (with a one-line description, not adjectives like "professional"), sentence rhythm, vocabulary level, words and constructions I favor, words I never use, how I handle humor, how I open pieces, how I close them, and my paragraph length. Format it as a numbered instruction list addressed to an AI ("Write short paragraphs, 2-3 sentences max..."). Samples: [paste 3-5 samples].

Write [piece: topic, format, length] in the voice of a specific person: a [persona, e.g. "veteran trade journalist who is tired of hype", "friendly senior engineer explaining things to a new hire", "small-business owner writing to regulars"]. Stay in character at the level of word choice and attitude, not catchphrases. This person would never say "in today's fast-paced digital landscape" — what would they say instead? Let their experience leak into the details they choose to mention.

Here are 4 emails I actually sent (names removed). Learn how I write when nobody is grading me: my greetings, my sign-offs, how blunt I am, how I soften requests, my typical email length. Then draft an email to [recipient] about [purpose] that sounds exactly like those samples. Do not upgrade my style — if my real emails are terse, stay terse. Emails: [paste emails].

I want you to learn my voice, but I don't have writing samples handy. Interview me instead: ask me 8 questions, one at a time, about how I talk — e.g. do I swear, do I joke, am I direct or diplomatic, what words annoy me, who is a writer I wish I sounded like, how do I explain things to friends. After my answers, write a one-paragraph description of my voice and a test paragraph about [neutral topic] in that voice for me to approve or correct.

The following text was AI-drafted and it shows. Edit it to remove every tell: AI-favorite words (delve, robust, seamless, vibrant, crucial, leverage), empty intensifiers, "not only X but also Y" constructions, rule-of-three lists, sentences that restate the previous sentence, and any closing paragraph that summarizes what was just said. Keep all facts, names, and numbers untouched. Then list the 5 worst offenses you found so I learn what to watch for. Text: [paste text]

Edit this text with exactly two missions. First: remove almost all em dashes — keep at most one if it is genuinely the best punctuation, and replace the rest with periods, commas, or restructured sentences. Second: find every list of exactly three parallel items ("fast, reliable, and secure") and either cut it to the single strongest item or extend it with a specific, concrete fourth. Change nothing else. Show me a count of how many of each you fixed. Text: [paste text]

Delete the warm-up from this text. Remove any opening that sets generic context ("In an era where...", "As businesses increasingly...", "We've all been there"), any sentence announcing what the text will do ("In this post, we'll explore..."), and any paragraph that could be deleted without the reader losing information. The first sentence after your edit must contain a specific fact, claim, or image. Then do the same to the ending: cut any "In conclusion" recap and end on the last sentence that says something new. Text: [paste text]

Go through this text and flag every vague claim: "significantly improved", "many users", "streamline your workflow", "drive results". For each one, either replace it with a concrete detail I provide, or insert a bracketed question asking me for the real number, example, or name — like [HOW MANY users? WHAT result, specifically?]. Do not invent specifics. Vague language is only allowed where precision is genuinely impossible. Text: [paste text]

Rewrite this text so it survives being read aloud. Imagine saying every sentence to a colleague across a desk: if you would never say it that way out loud, rewrite it the way you would say it. Contractions are mandatory where natural. "Utilize" becomes "use" without exception. Keep the meaning identical but let the register drop to spoken-professional. After rewriting, mark the three sentences that changed most with an asterisk so I can compare. Text: [paste text]