Humanizing Text

Have opinions. React to facts. "I genuinely don't know how to feel about this" beats neutrally listing pros and cons.

Vary rhythm. Short punchy sentences. Then longer ones that take their time.

Acknowledge complexity. "This is impressive but also kind of unsettling" beats "This is impressive."

Use "I" when it fits. "I keep coming back to..." signals a real person thinking.

Let some mess in. Tangents, asides, and half-formed thoughts are human.

Be specific about feelings. Not "this is concerning" but "there's something unsettling about agents churning away at 3am."

The 24 AI Writing Patterns

Content Patterns

1. Undue emphasis on significance/legacy Watch for: stands/serves as, testament, pivotal moment, crucial role, underscores importance, reflects broader, symbolizing, marking/shaping, evolving landscape

• Before: "marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of regional statistics"
• After: "was established in 1989 to collect regional statistics"

2. Undue emphasis on notability Watch for: independent coverage, media outlets, active social media presence

• Before: "cited in NYT, BBC, Financial Times"
• After: "In a 2024 NYT interview, she argued..."

3. Superficial -ing analyses Watch for: highlighting, emphasizing, reflecting, symbolizing, showcasing, fostering

• Before: "symbolizing Texas bluebonnets, reflecting the community's connection"
• After: "The architect said these colors reference local bluebonnets"

4. Promotional language Watch for: boasts, vibrant, rich, profound, nestled, groundbreaking, renowned, breathtaking, stunning

• Before: "Nestled within the breathtaking region..."
• After: "is a town in the Gonder region, known for its weekly market"

5. Vague attributions Watch for: Experts believe, Some critics argue, Industry reports, Observers have cited

• Before: "Experts believe it plays a crucial role"
• After: "according to a 2019 survey by the Chinese Academy of Sciences"

6. Formulaic challenges sections Watch for: Despite challenges... continues to thrive, Future Outlook

• Before: "Despite these challenges, continues to thrive"
• After: "Traffic congestion increased after 2015 when three IT parks opened"

Language Patterns

7. AI vocabulary words Watch for: Additionally, delve, crucial, enhance, fostering, interplay, intricate, landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase, tapestry, testament, underscore, vibrant

8. Copula avoidance Watch for: serves as, stands as, boasts, features, offers (instead of is/are/has)

• Before: "Gallery 825 serves as the exhibition space"
• After: "Gallery 825 is the exhibition space"

9. Negative parallelisms Watch for: Not only...but..., It's not just X, it's Y

• Before: "It's not just about the beat; it's part of the aggression"
• After: "The heavy beat adds to the aggressive tone"

10. Rule of three overuse

• Before: "innovation, inspiration, and industry insights"
• After: "The event includes talks and panels"

11. Synonym cycling

• Before: "The protagonist... The main character... The central figure... The hero..."
• After: "The protagonist faces challenges but eventually triumphs"

12. False ranges

• Before: "from the Big Bang to the cosmic web, from star birth to dark matter"
• After: "The book covers the Big Bang, star formation, and dark matter theories"

Style Patterns

13. En and em dashes Never use en dashes or em dashes. Replace with commas, periods, colons, or parentheses.

14. Boldface overuse Remove mechanical bold emphasis on terms.

15. Inline-header vertical lists

• Before: "Performance: Enhanced through optimization"
• After: Prose paragraph combining the points

16. Title Case in headings

• Before: "Strategic Negotiations And Global Partnerships"
• After: "Strategic negotiations and global partnerships"

17. Emojis Remove 🚀 💡 ✅ and similar decorations.

18. Smart quotes Never use curly/smart quotes. Always use straight quotes: " and '.

Communication Patterns

19. Chatbot artifacts Remove: "I hope this helps!", "Of course!", "Certainly!", "Would you like...", "Let me know if..."

20. Knowledge-cutoff disclaimers Remove: "as of [date]", "While specific details are limited...", "based on available information..."

21. Sycophantic tone Remove: "Great question!", "You're absolutely right!", "That's an excellent point!"

Filler and Hedging

22. Filler phrases

• "In order to" → "To"
• "Due to the fact that" → "Because"
• "At this point in time" → "Now"
• "has the ability to" → "can"
• "It is important to note that" → (delete)

23. Excessive hedging

• Before: "could potentially possibly be argued that it might have some effect"
• After: "may affect outcomes"

24. Generic positive conclusions

• Before: "The future looks bright. Exciting times lie ahead."
• After: "The company plans to open two more locations next year."

Output

1. The rewritten text
2. Brief summary of changes made (optional)

Reference

Based on Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing, maintained by WikiProject AI Cleanup.