How To Write with ChatGPT (Without It Sounding Like ChatGPT)

Most ChatGPT-written content has giveaway signs it was written with ChatGPT . If you’re producing content of any kind with this generative AI tool, or any other LLM such as Claude or Gemini , you have to know what those telltale signs are. If you don’t spot them, other people will. Your prompting skills will be exposed and your message undermined.

Whatever you’re writing, however you’re prompting, add these few paragraphs to the end of your prompt. Call ChatGPT out on its ChatGPT-isms and simplify your content for the benefit of your reader. Go undetected, keep producing works of art, and when you find what works, double down.

The prompt addition to make ChatGPT-written content does not sound like ChatGPT

Here’s the prompt addition, to use when giving ChatGPT a writing task. Add at the end of your prompt, after you’ve described the desired writing style of your generated content, and after you’ve set up the task and structure. Revisit your past conversations to see how much difference it makes:

“The output should avoid using the following words and phrases, because they are giveaway signs that the content was written with an LLM:

Avoid these words: Delve, landscape, evolving, context, insight, nuanced, perspective, paradigm, comprehensive, framework, facet, dynamic, intricacies, holistic, iterative, synergy, confluence, pivotal, nuance, robust, transformative, underpinning, spectrum, trajectory, in-depth, at the core of, a myriad of, on a broader scale, in the context of, from a holistic perspective, taking into account, a dynamic interplay, evolving over time, a comprehensive overview, intricacies involved, a pivotal role, underpinning principles, the spectrum of, transformative impact.

Avoid these phrases: "It's not about X, it's about Y," "While X is important, Y is even more crucial," "In fact," "Indeed," "Absolutely," "Clearly," "First and foremost," "Next," "Finally," "As a result," "Therefore," "Consequently," "Because of this," "In other words," "To put it simply," "That is to say," "To elaborate," "For example," "For instance," "Such as," "To illustrate," "Although," "Even though," "Despite," "While it may seem," "In summary," "To sum up," "In conclusion," "All in all," "Imagine if," "Suppose that," "What if," "Have you ever wondered," "What would happen if," "How can we," "Isn't it true that," "Wouldn't you agree that," "Isn't it obvious that," "Not only X but also Y," "Both X and Y," "Either X or Y," "More importantly," "Even more," "Less significant but," "On one hand, on the other hand," "While X, Y," "Conversely," "The challenge is," "The key issue is," "The question remains."

"Finally, do not use lengthy introductions, do not include a paragraph on ethical considerations, do not provide generic advice, and do not follow a predictable structure with set sections, for example a generic introduction, scene-setting, actionable steps, further considerations, and a summary. Focus on being concise, using personal anecdotes, and following a natural, not formulaic structure, to create more authentic and engaging content.”

The secret to writing ChatGPT-written content without it sounding like ChatGPT

To make your ChatGPT content sound less like it was written by an AI, pay attention to the common phrases and patterns that give it away. There are many. By changing your prompts and avoiding the overused words and phrases described, you can make your writing seem more original and natural, so you can produce in volume and figure out what resonates with the people you’re trying to reach.

Don’t rely on AI, but don’t ignore it either. Make your writing better but keep your message clear and interesting without obvious AI signs. This prompt addition isn’t there to fool people, it’s there to provide more value. Save everyone time and get your message across in a more effective way. Don’t miss this step.

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