How to Make ChatGPT Write Like a Human: (7-Step Prompt) to Make Your Content Come Alive!
The Truth About “Humanizing Prompts”?—?What Really Works?
Let me save you some time: most so-called “humanizing prompts” are a total waste. I spent hours trying out 58 different prompts recommended by various gurus. And guess what? The majority fell flat.
But then, I stumbled across 7 gems. These were game-changers and are now my go-to prompts.
These revolutionary prompts can be categorized into seven areas: personas, personal experiences, fact-insertion, perplexity, burstiness, removing fluff, adding flavor, and audience targeting.
When used together, they help create content that feels so human it’s nearly impossible to tell it’s AI-generated.
In this blog, I’m going to break down exactly how you can teach ChatGPT to mimic anyone’s writing style?—?whether you want it to sound like you or even your favorite copywriter.
Google’s Helpful Content Guidelines &?ChatGPT
Google’s helpful content guidelines emphasize the importance of delivering unique information, personal experiences, and using straightforward language?—?something ChatGPT often struggles with.
However, I realized that ChatGPT’s full potential shines through only when you give it the right prompts.
How I Tested These?Prompts
You might wonder how I tested all of these prompts. After all, determining what sounds “human” can be subjective.
So, I used several AI detection tools like Copyleaks, GPT-0, Undetectable AI, and QuillBot. On top of that, I personally reviewed the content for that extra human touch.
Before diving into the prompts, I set the stage by using a paid ChatGPT 4.0 account to generate content. Here’s how it went:
Prompt #1: The?Baseline
I kicked things off with a standard prompt: “Write a 1,000-word article titled ‘Beginner’s Guide to SEO.’”
The result? A dull, lifeless piece starting with “In the realm of digital marketing…”
Not only was it boring, but it also reeked of AI with overused phrases. I scored it a 1 out of 10.
Prompt #2: Persona?Crafting
Next, I tried making ChatGPT write like me. I used this prompt:
“Analyze this article I wrote. Note the tone, sentence structure, use of humor, and vocabulary. Summarize what you find.”
It did a decent job. It even noted how I teach SEO in a simple, non-technical way and often use humor. I then used this next prompt:
“Based on your analysis, create content titled [Article Title] that matches my style.”
The result? It hit the mark with metaphors, rhetorical questions, and analogies. I gave it a 5 out of 10.
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Prompt #3: Adding Personal Experience
Personas are great, but they don’t capture your unique stories or opinions. So, I used this prompt:
“Here’s my about page. Learn about my background and incorporate it into the content. Also, here’s a personal opinion I want you to include [Insert Opinion].”
The output? It was solid, adding my entrepreneurial background into the narrative. I rated it a 5.8 out of 10.
Prompt #4: Fact-Driven Content
AI content can get fluffy, and ChatGPT’s data is often outdated. To fix this, I used this prompt:
“Fact 1: The average SEO salary in 2024 is $62,000. Fact 2: There are 8,302 SEO jobs available on LinkedIn as of [Current Month]. Use these facts in your content.”
This turned the introduction into something engaging and relevant. Score: 7 out of 10.
Prompt #5: Eliminating Fluff
Fluff is a big problem with AI. To eliminate it, I used this prompt:
“Do not include any fluff. Ensure every sentence adds value to the overall piece.”
The result was concise and actionable. I gave it a 7.4 out of 10.
Prompt #6: Adding?Flavor
Humans write with personality, while robots just spit out text. To add some flavor, I used this:
“Be conversational, empathetic, and throw in some humor. Use idioms, metaphors, and anecdotes.”
The outcome? A fun, engaging piece with analogies like “diving into SEO is like learning to swim in a digital ocean.” I rated it an 8 out of 10.
Prompt #7: Audience Targeting
Finally, ChatGPT needs to know who it’s writing for. Here’s the prompt I used:
“My target audience includes [Insert Demographic]. Tailor the tone and reading level accordingly.”
The result? Spot-on targeting, matching the tone and level perfectly. My team rated this an 8.6 out of 10.