These 10 Prompts Will Humanize Your AI Content in Unbelievable Ways

As I’ve been speaking so much on AI lately at events, the two questions I’m hearing most are:

1.???? With Google’s new updates, will we get penalized if we’re using AI to produce blog articles?

2.???? How do we make our content appear less AI and MORE human?

Two valid questions indeed.

When it comes to Google, things really haven’t changed, folks. Their obsession is quality content. Always has been, always will be. So, if you’re producing quality content with AI, you should be fine.

But remember, “quality” has many elements, and humanizing your content is certainly one such element.

One of the knocks on AI content is that it’s obvious a human didn’t write it.

Friends, let me make this clear:

If AI content sounds like AI, it’s NOT the fault of AI.

It’s on the human and their deficient skill level.

I know what I’m saying here isn’t very warm and fuzzy, but you know me, and you know I’m always going to give it to you straight, without mincing words (as that helps none of us deal with reality).

So, in today’s newsletter, I want to introduce ten simple prompts that will humanize the way your written AI content sounds, looks, and feels. The prompts I’m showing you are exactly how I write them.

Please understand, too, that there are very likely better ways to produce these, so don’t take what I’m saying as the only way. This, at the very least, should inspire you to start adding more soul to your content while connecting with your audience—all while producing your articles ten times faster than you were before.

10 Powerful Prompts that Will Humanize Your Written AI Content

1.???? “Write for a 12-year-old. They should be able to understand this, so provide relatable information and examples, but don’t sound cheesy, as adults will be the ones actually reading this article.”

2.???? “Please generate text that avoids using formal or overly academic phrases such as 'it is worth noting,' 'furthermore,' 'consequently,' 'in terms of,' 'one may argue,' 'it is imperative,' 'this suggests that,' 'thus,' 'it is evident that,' 'notwithstanding,' 'pertaining to,' 'therein lies,' 'utilize,' 'be advised,' 'hence,' 'indicate,' 'facilitate,' 'subsequently,' 'moreover,' and 'it can be seen that.' Aim for a natural, conversational style that sounds like two friends talking at the coffee shop. Use direct, simple language and choose phrases that are commonly used in everyday speech. If a formal phrase is absolutely necessary for clarity or accuracy, you may include it, but otherwise, please prioritize making the text engaging, clear, and relatable."

3.???? “When writing this article, keep in mind our customers live in (name the area if this applies to a local/regional business). Reference local phrases, landmarks, cultures, etc., if applicable.”

4.???? “Use contractions, colloquialisms, and approachable language throughout the article.”

5.???? “When writing the article, please use our company name, which is (Company Name), at a few different points. It should be clear to the reader that we are the ones writing this post.” (feel free to include more pertinent information regarding your company here)

6.???? “Do NOT be pushy or salesy with your writing style. We want the reader to know our company exists and that it solves the problem the article is discussing, but the style should not come across as biased. This is VERY important. The reader should sense we are very human just like them, we understand their problems, and we seek to honestly give them accurate information, in a fun, casual way.”

7.???? "Clarify the concepts in the article by anchoring them in vivid, conceivable real-life scenarios. Feel free to craft illustrative anecdotes that shed light on the subject matter. Transparency is key here—ensure that these hypothetical situations are presented as fictional examples, NOT as factual occurrences, as we want to maintain integrity with the reader."

8.???? “The introduction of the article should identify the problem the buyer has and contextualize who they are. It should also outline what the reader will get and learn from reading the post, and the payoff that will come with completing the content.”

9.???? “Vary the length of the paragraphs and sentences in these writings. Look for opportunities to create punchy, incisive moments to land your points, while at other times produce paragraphs that are 2-4 sentences as needed.”

10.? “Keep in mind our primary avatar/persona for this article is (Describe your ideal persona/reader here. Be as detailed as you’d like to be.) Reference these elements of the avatar when appropriate to the content.”

Well, there you have it friends.

Ten prompts that will help your content sound much more human and soulful and allow you to connect much deeper with your audience.

Please keep in mind, though, that you should STILL add your personal touch to any content you produce, especially when it comes to telling company stories, customer experiences, etc.

Looking Ahead

Ultimately, years from now, we won’t be writing posts like this anymore.

AI will become indistinguishable from human content, even with poor prompting.

For now, though, you can get ahead of the game by understanding and implementing what I’ve explained herein.

I’ve used every prompt written here multiple times, and I can assure you they work.

And if you’re reading this on LinkedIn, feel free to leave a comment below (maybe even add one of your favorite prompts to humanize content) or email me at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

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