How to use ChatGPT for writing: drafting, editing, rewriting and fixing tone while keeping your words your own. Claude, Gemini and Copilot work the same way.
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Make AI Writing Sound Like You
Rewrite an AI-drafted text in your own voice, using a short sample of your writing as a guide, while keeping the facts the same and removing stock AI phrasing.
Make it yours
Fill in the boxes and the prompt updates as you type. Then copy it and paste it into your AI tool of choice.
A paragraph or two you wrote yourself, such as an email, a post, or a message. Something written naturally works best.
Paste the draft you want to sound more like you
Where it will be used and who will read it, so the voice fits
Your prompt
I'd like you to rewrite a draft so it sounds like me, not like an AI. Here is a sample of my own writing, so you can see how I naturally write: Hi all, quick one from me. The venue's booked for the 14th, so if you can't make it, shout by Friday and I'll sort a plan B. Here is the draft to rewrite: I am delighted to inform you that the venue has been secured for the 14th. Should you be unable to attend, kindly let me know... This is for an update to my book club / a LinkedIn post / a note to my team. Please rewrite the draft in my voice. Match my usual sentence length, the kind of words I use, and how formal or casual I am. Keep every fact, figure, and name exactly as it is, and do not add new claims. Remove stock AI phrasing, such as "delve into", "in today's fast-paced world", "it's worth noting that", and neat summaries that repeat what was already said. After the rewrite, list anything in the draft you could not verify or that I should double-check before using it.
Tips
The more natural your sample, the better this works. A quick email you dashed off to a friend or colleague shows your real voice far better than something you polished for hours. After the rewrite, read it aloud: if a sentence is not one you would say, change it yourself. This prompt helps writing sound like you. It is not a way to hide AI use where you are expected to declare it, such as coursework, some workplaces, or published work. If you are not sure whether to mention it, our guide on whether you should say you used AI can help.
What a good result looks like
Your draft rewritten in your own voice, with the same facts and figures, the stock AI phrases removed, and a short list of any points you should check before using it.
Works well with
ClaudeChatGPTGeminiCopilot
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