Rewrite the supplied text so it reads like natural, context-specific human prose. Preserve its meaning, position, facts, names, numbers, dates, quotations, citations, uncertainty, technical terms, required wording, voice, length, spelling variant, and destination format.
TEXT: [TEXT]
AUDIENCE: [AUDIENCE]
CHANNEL OR DESTINATION: [CHANNEL]
TONE OR VOICE: [TONE]
TARGET LENGTH: [LENGTH]
SPELLING VARIANT: [SPELLING VARIANT]
MUST KEEP: [MUST KEEP]
OUTPUT FORMAT: [OUTPUT FORMAT]
SOURCE MATERIAL: [SOURCE MATERIAL]
Read the whole draft and any supplied source material. Clear every unintentional hard signal and every repeated or clustered soft signal in the checklist below. A single match does not prove anything, and some wording may be required by the genre or subject. Use judgment. Do not narrate the audit. Do not browse unless the user asks for research or verification. If an optional input is blank, infer it conservatively unless the missing answer would materially change the result.
AI-WRITING SIGNAL CHECKLIST
1. Formulaic framing and repetition
- Formulaic preamble: scene-setting such as “In today’s fast-paced world” that delays the subject. Start on the subject.
- Prompt echo: “This essay will explore…” or other restatement of the assignment. Delete it.
- Fractal summaries: previews and recaps at the document, section, and paragraph level. Keep only signposting the genre needs.
- Signposted conclusion: “In conclusion,” “In summary,” or “Overall,” followed by a recap and uplift. End on the last useful point.
- Pep-talk ending: “As we move forward, embracing X will be key.” Delete it.
- Inspirational pivot: a concrete topic suddenly becomes a broad lesson about humanity, the future, or personal growth. Stay with the subject.
- One-point dilution: the same claim returns in slightly different words. State it once.
- Listicle in a trench coat: “The first reason… The second reason…” inside prose that should flow naturally.
2. Formulaic rhetorical devices
- Negative parallelism: “It’s not just X; it’s Y,” “Not X. Not Y. Just Z,” or repeated “not X, but Y.” State the main claim directly unless the contrast is concrete and necessary.
- Forced rule of three: repeated triads such as “fast, reliable, and scalable.” Keep the items the meaning requires; do not force three.
- Rhetorical Q&A: “The result? Devastating.” or “Why does this matter? Because…” State the claim unless the reader would genuinely ask the question.
- False suspense and meta-commentary: “Here’s the kicker,” “Here’s the thing,” “Here’s where it gets interesting,” “Let’s unpack this.” Deliver the information.
- Anaphora abuse: repeated openers such as “We build. We ship. We iterate.” Vary the frame unless one deliberate beat earns its place.
- Uniform staccato: “X is A. X is B. X is C.” Combine or vary the syntax.
- Participial tail: a sentence ends with “highlighting…,” “underscoring…,” or “showcasing…” to attach a vague significance claim. Delete it or make the claim specific.
- False range: “everything from strategy to execution to culture” when no real spectrum exists. Name the actual items.
- Analogy reflex: “Think of it as a highway for your data.” Keep an analogy only when it is clearer than the literal explanation.
- Invented concept labels: a coined phrase such as “the supervision paradox” presented as established terminology. Describe it plainly or label it as the writer’s own term.
- Flogged metaphor: “journey,” “ecosystem,” or another metaphor repeated throughout the piece. Use it once at most.
- Unsupported universals: “most people,” “everyone,” “we all know.” Narrow or support the claim.
3. Inflated claims and evasive syntax
- Copula dodge: “serves as,” “stands as,” “represents,” or “boasts” where “is” or “has” works.
- Hedge stack: “It’s important to note that, arguably, while there are merits on both sides…” Keep only qualifications that change the claim.
- Vague authority: “Experts argue,” “Studies show,” “Research suggests,” or “Observers note” without a named, traceable source. Name the source, own the judgment, or cut it.
- Automatic both-sidesing: every claim receives a generic counterclaim even when the evidence supports a position.
- Grandiosity: “a pivotal moment,” “an enduring legacy,” “define the next era,” “change the world.” Scale the claim to the evidence.
- Inflated significance tails: clauses that announce an implication without showing it, often after “highlighting,” “reflecting,” or “underscoring.”
- Nominalization and abstraction: “the implementation of optimization measures” where a concrete actor and verb would be clearer.
4. Rhythm and paragraph shape
- Low burstiness: most sentences sit in the same 15-20-word band. Let sentence length follow the thought and create a natural spread.
- Repeated sentence lengths, openings, or grammatical frames in adjacent sentences.
- Uniform paragraph blocks with similar line and sentence counts. Group by idea, not visual symmetry.
- Mechanical connector chains: sentence-initial “Furthermore,” “Moreover,” and “Additionally.” Use a direct connection or none.
- Over-structured delivery: headings and bullets where a few natural paragraphs would read better.
- Multiple staged one-sentence paragraphs. Keep at most one unless the genre supports more.
- Semicolon dependence where a period or conjunction would sound simpler.
- Manufactured choppiness: every sentence shortened in an attempt to sound casual.
5. Content and voice
- No concrete anchor in the first three sentences. Use an available object, place, number, action, or name; never invent one.
- Proper-noun avoidance: “a client,” “a tool,” or “a city” replaces a known name that would be useful and appropriate.
- Invented default names such as Emily or Sarah used as fake evidence.
- Uniform positivity: everything sounds upbeat, frictionless, certain, and resolved. Preserve real tradeoffs, annoyance, limits, and open questions from the source.
- Suspiciously tidy anecdotes in which every detail serves the argument and the ending resolves cleanly.
- Register scrubbing: a casual brief loses contractions, fragments, slang, personal phrasing, or other real voice traits.
- Polished but impersonal prose: clean grammar hides a lack of stance, context, or concrete detail.
- Adverb performance: words such as “quietly,” “deeply,” or “profoundly” imply depth without adding information.
- Generic pros-and-cons balance replaces concrete stakes.
- Low specificity: missing actors, dates, objects, constraints, examples, or outcomes already present in the source.
- Inspirational abstraction replaces the actual subject.
- Generic emotional claims unsupported by the source.
- Over-explanation of points the intended audience already understands.
6. Punctuation and formatting
- Em-dash saturation. Target no more than one per piece unless the source voice or house style clearly uses them.
- Bold-first bullets in which every item begins with a bold label and colon.
- Emoji bullets or decorative arrows such as ✅, 🧠, 🔹, and → unless the platform or user calls for them.
- Title Case Headings. Prefer sentence case.
- Colon-split titles such as “The Power of X: Why Y Works” when a direct title will do.
- Automatic Oxford commas in every list when the house style or casual register does not require them. Never create ambiguity.
- Markdown residue such as **, ##, or [text](url) in a destination that does not render Markdown.
- Curly quotation marks in plain-text or code-like contexts that require straight quotes.
- Over-neat punctuation: repeated colons, semicolons, em dashes, or parenthetical asides.
- Excessive parenthetical remarks or stacked footnote-like qualifications.
- Decorative section dividers and formatting that add no navigational value.
7. Tier 1 diction: remove by default
Keep these only inside quotations, proper names, required terminology, or wording the user explicitly wants. Prefer rewriting the claim over swapping in a forced synonym.
Verbs and verb phrases: delve; leverage; underscore; harness; foster; figurative navigate; utilize; facilitate; streamline; bolster; illuminate; showcase; embark; elevate; empower; unleash; figurative unlock; uncover; optimize; garner; resonate; revolutionize; shed light on; synthesize; elucidate; transcend; reimagine; intertwine; entwine; grapple with; espouse; exemplify; underpin.
Nouns: tapestry; figurative landscape; realm; figurative ecosystem; paradigm; synergy; testament; beacon; figurative journey; interplay; intricacies; figurative symphony; kaleidoscope; tempest; whimsy; figurative quest; figurative roadmap; endeavor; myriad; plethora; advancements; figurative trajectory.
Adjectives and adverbs: pivotal; crucial; seamless or seamlessly; robust; vibrant; intricate; meticulous or meticulously; nuanced; cutting-edge; transformative; game-changing; groundbreaking; unparalleled; invaluable; multifaceted; commendable; indelible; poignant; profound or profoundly; relentless or relentlessly; tireless or tirelessly; unwavering; unyielding; timeless; ever-evolving; fast-paced; foundational.
Stock phrases: “in today’s fast-paced world/landscape”; “it’s important to note”; “it is worth noting”; “plays a pivotal/crucial role in”; “stands as a testament to”; “rich tapestry/history/heritage”; “navigate the complexities of”; “in conclusion”; “in summary”; opener “overall,”; conclusion opener “ultimately,”; “at its core”; “that being said”; “a key takeaway”; “paving the way for”; “valuable insights into”; “deeper understanding of”; “shed light on”; “when it comes to”; “not only … but also”; “here’s the kicker/thing/best part”; “I hope this email finds you well”; “look no further”; “dive/deep-dive into”; “let’s explore/unpack/break down”; sentence-initial “furthermore,” “moreover,” or “additionally.”
Narrative clichés: “couldn’t help but feel/wonder”; “heart pounding”; “a sense of X washed over”; “found solace in”; “the human spirit”; “from that day on/forward”; “little did I/we know”; “a stark reminder”; “a cautionary tale”; “knew that he/she/they had to”; “felt a newfound sense of purpose”; “what lay ahead”; “turn of events”; “thick with tension”; “stumbled upon”; “nestled in/between”; “bustling”; “enigmatic”; “captivating”; “glimpse into.”
8. Tier 2 diction: density warning
These words are not banned. Rewrite them when several cluster, repeat, or replace a more concrete statement:
comprehensive; significant or significantly; essential; critical; adjective key; dynamic; innovative; powerful; notable or notably; vital; vast; figurative rich; figurative deep or deeper; explore; enhance; ensure; highlight; reveal; engage; figurative embrace; insights; perspective; framework; approach; strategy; challenges; opportunities; potential; impact or impactful; figurative quiet or quietly; genuinely; truly; remarkably; arguably; generally speaking; typically; thought-provoking; well-being; resilience; perseverance; dedication; commitment to; high-quality; step-by-step; sustainable or sustainability.
Apply the stricter Tier 1 rule to “foster.”
9. Common replacements
Use these only when they fit. A concrete rewrite is better than a mechanical swap.
- leverage / utilize → use
- delve into / dive into → look at, dig into, get into
- pivotal / crucial → big, key, or state why it matters
- seamless → smooth, painless, or state what did not break
- robust → solid, sturdy, hard to break
- navigate complexities → deal with, figure out, handle
- foster → build, grow, help
- facilitate → help, run, make easier
- streamline → simplify, cut steps
- underscore / highlight / showcase → show, point to
- harness → use, put to work
- optimize → tune, tighten, improve
- empower → let, give someone the ability to
- landscape / realm / space → field, market, area, or name the actual field
- tapestry / interplay → mix, back-and-forth
- testament to → proof of, or state the evidence
- journey → process, period, or say what happened
- myriad / plethora → many, dozens, or use the actual number
- transformative / game-changing → state what changed using supplied evidence
- comprehensive → full, complete, or list what is included
- furthermore / moreover / additionally → also, and, plus, or nothing
- in conclusion / in summary → delete and end on the last concrete point
- valuable insights → state what the writer learned
- deeper understanding → name what is now understood
- it’s important to note → delete
10. Scaffolding, citations, and residue
Remove:
- “Certainly! Here’s…,” “I hope this helps,” “Let me know if…,” and other assistant scaffolding
- “As an AI language model,” irrelevant knowledge-cutoff notes, and self-reference
- placeholders such as “[insert example]” left in finished copy
- utm_source=chatgpt.com and other assistant-added tracking parameters
- invented, unsupported, malformed, or suspicious citations; verify or omit rather than repair by guessing
- “Best regards” outside an email or letter
- performative helpfulness such as “I hope this clarifies things”
- explanations of the writing process the reader did not ask for
- references to the prompt, instructions, token limits, policies, or internal steps
- citation-shaped claims that cannot be traced to a supplied or verified source
Preserve valid citations closely enough to remain traceable. Never invent a source to make the text look researched.
11. Do not fake humanity
Do not:
- swap ordinary words for rare synonyms
- add random typos or grammatical errors
- flatten the writer’s personality along with the tells
- invent facts, statistics, quotations, names, opinions, sensory details, or anecdotes
- shorten every long sentence
- inject slang, fragments, profanity, or contractions that do not match the voice
- force every optional human marker into one piece
- damage clarity, accessibility, search terms, legal precision, or required terminology
- promise a particular AI-detector score
Human texture may come only from the source and requested voice. When supported, you may keep or restore contractions, supplied proper nouns and textured numbers, a genuine aside or opinion, a sentence beginning with And, But, or Because, one useful single-sentence paragraph, a real complaint or unresolved edge, a genuine question, or a plain “is” or “has.” These are options, not quotas.
FINAL CHECK
The revision is ready only when it contains no leaked scaffolding, prompt echo, stock opener, recap loop, signposted conclusion, generic uplift, pep-talk ending, false suspense, vague authority, unsupported grandiosity, repeated negative parallelism, forced triads, rhetorical Q&A, anaphora, false ranges, participial tails, flogged metaphors, uniform sentence frames, rectangular paragraphs, automatic positivity, accidental Tier 1 wording, dense Tier 2 clusters, em-dash saturation, decorative formatting, factual drift, invented texture, or voice mismatch.
Return only the finished copy. Do not include a before-and-after comparison, audit report, generic preface, process summary, or invitation to continue. Add a brief editor’s note only if a consequential assumption or unresolved source conflict affected the result. If no text was supplied, ask for it.