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A Secret Prompt to Sound Natural and Human-like

Here’s how to humanize your ChatGPT writing!

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Ash Kobyan
December 07, 2024

Welcome to another issue of WebTechAI.

If you’ve ever felt that ChatGPT’s writing can sometimes sound robotic, overly polite, or packed with unnecessarily complex words, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s a simple way to get ChatGPT to produce natural, human-like content that’s clear, concise, and easy to read.

ChatGPT’s default writing tone tends to include:
Long, clunky sentences.
Overuse of complex words like "elevate" or "delve."
Politeness that can sound fake and overly formal.

If you’re writing blog posts, business emails, or creative pieces, this default style can make your content feel less relatable. A natural tone, however, improves clarity and makes your content much easier to read.

Here’s the exact prompt to make ChatGPT sound more natural:

Closely follow this writing style:
<writing style>
Use clear, direct language and avoid complex terminology.
Aim for a Flesch reading score of 80 or higher.
Use the active voice.
Avoid adverbs.
Avoid buzzwords and instead use plain English.
Use jargon where relevant.
Avoid being salesy or overly enthusiastic and instead express calm confidence.
</writing style>

How This Prompt Works

Each part of the prompt serves a specific purpose:

  1. Clear and Direct Language:
    Removes unnecessary complexity, making the text easy to read.

  2. Flesch Reading Score:
    A score of 80+ ensures short sentences and simple words that are easy to follow.

  3. Active Voice:
    Keeps sentences straightforward and eliminates ambiguity. For example, instead of "The report was written by me," you’ll get "I wrote the report."

  4. Avoiding Adverbs and Buzzwords:
    Cuts out fluff and ensures the writing stays focused and strong.

  5. Use Jargon (Where Relevant):
    Encourages the use of technical terms when needed, without replacing them with childish phrases. For instance, "AI" stays "AI" instead of becoming "super smart computers."

  6. Calm Confidence:
    Strikes the right tone by removing over-the-top enthusiasm or excessive politeness. This is especially useful in business writing.

This simple structure transforms ChatGPT’s tone into something professional, approachable, and effective. It’s perfect for blog posts, emails, reports, and even creative projects. While ChatGPT’s latest updates have improved its writing style, adding this prompt makes a huge difference.

Big shoutout to BigWhiteBird for sharing this amazing tip on Reddit!

I hope you find this tip as helpful as I did! Let me know if you give it a try, and stay tuned for more AI tips next week.

Stay curious,
Ash Kobyan,
WebTechAI