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Exclusive Tips for Removing the "AI Feel" from Your Writing: Everything You Need to Know

Exclusive Tips for Removing the "AI Feel" from Your Writing: Everything You Need to Know

Discover how to remove the "AI feel" from your writing with expert techniques, from prompt crafting to choosing the right model for human warmth.

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Nov 09, 2024
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As AI Advances, Is Prompt Engineering the Next Crucial Legal Skill?

Recently, there’s been a hot topic: that "AI feel."

Every day, writers come to me asking:

"My article seems pretty good, but there’s this indescribable AI feel. What should I do?"

Yes, even a random passerby can tell it was written by AI.

It’s like slapping a label on it saying, "I’m a robot."

The content itself might be fine, but that elusive AI feel just ruins it.

The truth is, that this happens because people haven’t mastered the essence of AI writing.

Today, I'm sharing three key techniques to help you eliminate that AI feel entirely.

First Technique: The Prompt is Key

Many people write prompts like making a wish: "Write an article about xxx," or "Help me write a copy for xxx."

With prompts like this, it's hard to get good content.

To produce writing with warmth, try prompts like this:

Prompt:

"You are a columnist with 20 years of experience, with a warm yet sharp writing style, adept at using relatable metaphors to explain complex ideas. Write an article on <topic> with these requirements:

1. Use a relaxed, natural tone.

2. Include some relatable analogies.

3. Avoid preachy language.

4. Structure it like a casual conversation.

Please incorporate the following elements: <keyword1> <keyword2> <keyword3>."

See the difference? A good prompt is like a detailed recipe, showing AI exactly what flavor you’re after.

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