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10 Prompts That Make ChatGPT Write Like a Human
Getting ChatGPT to sound natural and human-like isn’t just luck — it’s about using the right prompts. These prompts guide the AI to craft content that’s relatable, conversational, and engaging. Below, I’ll share 10 of my favorite prompts that have consistently helped me get authentic results.
1. “Write like a 40-year-old teacher explaining this to an 8th-grader.”
This one is gold for simplifying complex topics. It makes the AI explain things clearly and with patience, just like a teacher who’s trying to connect with students.
Example Output:
“Imagine you’re baking cookies. If you don’t measure the flour properly, your cookies might turn out too dry or too gooey. It’s the same with coding — you need the right amount of each piece to make the program work.”
2. “Tell a story about a mistake you made and what you learned from it.”
When you want content with personality and a bit of humility, this prompt encourages the AI to include anecdotes, even hypothetical ones.
Example Output:
“One time, I thought I could skip proofreading an important email. Big mistake. I accidentally…
