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# AI Writing Sounds Fake. How Do You Make It Sound Human?

Not every sentence needs to “empower” someone.

I asked an AI for a short introduction and got three hundred words. Every sentence flowed, yet together they didn’t say anything.

## First, cut what you’d never say out loud

**A simple test that works: read it aloud.**

If you wouldn’t talk to a friend like that, don’t publish it like that.

- Swap “drive exponential efficiency gains” for “it used to take half an hour; now it takes five minutes.”
- Swap “build a content ecosystem” for what you actually do:
  - write it
  - post it
  - see if anyone replies
- Don’t wrap up every paragraph. Once you’ve made your point, stop.

> Plain words aren’t lazy words. Be specific, be honest, and that’s enough.

## Show it something you wrote yourself

Telling it to “sound less like AI” isn’t enough. Let it see how you actually talk.[^1]

1. Paste something you really published.
2. Say who this piece is for.
3. Read the result yourself and cut anything you wouldn’t say.

### A prompt to try

```text
Rewrite the text below so it sounds like a friend talking.
Keep the facts. No catchy one-liners, and don’t invent experiences for me.
If a sentence adds nothing new, delete it.
```

| Instead of | Try |
| --- | --- |
| Empower creators | Help me finish the subtitles |
| Reimagine your workflow | Switch between three fewer apps |

George Orwell put it well in [Politics and the English Language](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_and_the_English_Language): never use a long word where a short one will do.

Which AI phrase can’t you stand?

[^1]: Two or three short paragraphs are usually enough.

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AI Writing Sounds Fake. How Do You Make It Sound Human?

Not every sentence needs to “empower” someone.

I asked an AI for a short introduction and got three hundred words. Every sentence flowed, yet together they didn’t say anything.

First, cut what you’d never say out loud

A simple test that works: read it aloud.

If you wouldn’t talk to a friend like that, don’t publish it like that.

• Swap “drive exponential efficiency gains” for “it used to take half an hour; now it takes five minutes.”

• Swap “build a content ecosystem” for what you actually do:

• write it

• post it

• see if anyone replies

• Don’t wrap up every paragraph. Once you’ve made your point, stop.

Plain words aren’t lazy words. Be specific, be honest, and that’s enough.

Show it something you wrote yourself

Telling it to “sound less like AI” isn’t enough. Let it see how you actually talk.^[1]

1. Paste something you really published.

2. Say who this piece is for.

3. Read the result yourself and cut anything you wouldn’t say.

A prompt to try

Rewrite the text below so it sounds like a friend talking.
Keep the facts. No catchy one-liners, and don’t invent experiences for me.
If a sentence adds nothing new, delete it.

Instead of	Try
Empower creators	Help me finish the subtitles
Reimagine your workflow	Switch between three fewer apps

George Orwell put it well in Politics and the English Language: never use a long word where a short one will do.

Which AI phrase can’t you stand?

Notes

[1] Two or three short paragraphs are usually enough.

280 words · 2 min readPreview is a layout guide

Save it, formatting and all.A complete HTML file that keeps headings, lists, tables and theme styles.

Good to know · 1 formatting note

The tool only changes formatting; it never rewrites or cuts your text. Footnotes are collected under “Notes” at the end, and extended syntax such as math is kept as text.
Footnotes are collected under “Notes” at the end, with [1], [2] marking their places in the text.
The HTML file includes the styles and local images; linked images still load from the internet.
Imported files can be UTF-8, UTF-16 or Windows-1252. Refreshing the page clears your text, so download it or keep a copy before you leave.

Load linked images (contacts the image hosts; still check them after pasting)

How to use Markdown to HTML

Convert Markdown into a complete, styled HTML file, keeping headings, tables, lists and code. Download the file or copy the HTML source.

Input: A Markdown article
Output: A complete .html file or the HTML source
Processing: Processed in your browser; your input is not uploaded

Paste your Markdown, or import a .md, .markdown or .txt file (UTF-8, UTF-16 and Windows-1252 encodings are supported).
Choose the theme, font size and how tables are presented, and check the headings and body text on the right.
Export to download the file. Switching between formats keeps your current text; save it yourself before refreshing or closing the page.

FAQ

Can the HTML file be opened on its own?

Yes. It opens directly in a browser, with the styling included in the file. Local images added with “Insert image” are embedded in the HTML; linked images still need an internet connection to load.

Does it run HTML code inside the Markdown?

Raw HTML is kept as text, and scripts and styles in it are not executed. Only valid HTTP or HTTPS links are kept.