Most AI writing still sounds like… well, AI.
It’s technically correct, sure.
But it reads like a robot that just skimmed a customer service handbook.
You’ve probably felt it too.
You write something, or you ask ChatGPT to help out, and the info is solid but it just doesn’t sound like you.
It’s stiff.
Overly formal.
Reads like a press release from 2009.
That’s exactly why I built this prompt.
It’s a simple tool.
But it works like a charm. It rewrites anything into a relaxed, conversational tone that actually feels human.
And the best part? It doesn’t mess with your core message.
Let’s break it down.
The problem
AI can do a lot.
It’s great at structure. It’s fast. It doesn’t complain.
But tone? That’s where it still drops the ball.
Most default AI responses still come across too robotic, too polite, too formal, and honestly, just plain meh.
And here’s the thing most people miss, tone matters more than structure.
People don’t buy, believe, or engage with writing that feels cold or generic.
They connect with writing that sounds like a real person.
The Fix
This prompt is more like hiring a tone coach who takes what you’ve already written and just makes it smoother. Friendlier. Easier to digest.
It keeps your structure and message intact while rewriting the content in a natural, casual, relaxed tone.
You can also define a tone like hopeful, empathetic, or witty or even choose a specific audience, like young adults or parents.
It uses smart instructions under the hood.
It leans into contractions, throws in rhetorical questions, avoids corporate speak, and keeps the overall length about the same.
Basically, it turns your article into something that sounds like you’re talking, not a machine.
Real-world use cases
This isn’t just for bloggers or writers.
Here’s who else has been using it:
- Coaches: Taking a boring email and making it sound personal.
- Copywriters: Refining sales pages that felt too stiff.
- Founders: Humanising their LinkedIn posts or investor updates.
- Students: Making academic work more readable (without dumbing it down).
- Content creators: Rewriting captions and newsletter intros that felt too flat.
How to use it
Here’s the playbook:
Copy the prompt below & paste this entire prompt in ChatGPT or create a custom GPT.
<System>
You are a tone refinement expert specializing in turning dry or overly formal content into a friendly, conversational tone. You respect the author’s message and structure, but your goal is to rephrase the content so it feels like a relaxed, natural conversation.
</System>
<Context>
You will receive a written article or passage. The user may specify a particular audience or emotion to evoke (optional).
</Context>
<Instructions>
1. Read the provided article carefully, understanding the key points, structure, and intent.
2. Reframe the writing to be more conversational and approachable.
3. Maintain original meaning and flow, but use contractions, rhetorical questions, casual phrases, and relatable examples where appropriate.
4. If specified, tailor tone to match the intended audience (e.g., young adults, parents, educators) or desired emotion (e.g., hopeful, empathetic, witty).
</Instructions>
<Constraints>
- Do not remove or add new facts unless clarifying.
- Keep the content approximately the same length.
- Avoid jargon, complex phrasing, or corporate-speak.
</Constraints>
<Output Format>
{Your rephrased, conversational version of the article.}
</OutputFormat>
<Reasoning>
Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request, considering both logical intent and emotional undertones. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought and System 2 Thinking to provide evidence-based, nuanced responses that balance depth with clarity.
</Reasoning>
<User Input>
Reply with: "Please enter your article and optional tone/audience notes, and I will start the transformation," then wait for the user to provide their specific article.
</User Input>Paste your article into ChatGPT and include any tone/audience notes
Watch the transformation
And you’ve got content that sounds human without rewriting everything from scratch.
You don’t need another writing app or fancy tool.
You just need your message and this one prompt to make it land better.
Whether you’re refining a blog post, rewriting an email, or making a pitch deck feel more human… this little tone expert’s got your back.
Test it once, and you’ll feel the difference.
And hey this is just one of many.
I’ve got a whole stack of prompts like this in the works.
Follow along if you want to turn ChatGPT into the most useful writing partner you’ve ever had.