If you want your online presence to stand out, you need to humanize your brand. Generic, AI-generated content is everywhere. To break through the noise, you need to focus on making sure your AI output sounds human.
Below are some instructions you can copy-paste into your prompts to produce more humanized output:
1. Simplify Overly Formal Language
AI often defaults to formal, lifeless phrases. Change “this approach is effective” to “this actually works.” Use words that feel conversational and familiar.
2. Break Up Long Sentences
AI-generated text can be dense. Split long sentences into two or three shorter ones. This makes the content more readable and keeps the reader’s attention.
3. Add Casual Expressions
Use phrases you’d say out loud. Instead of “It is important to note,” say “Keep in mind” or “Don’t forget.” These small changes make your content feel natural.
4. Inject Subtle Emotion
AI often sounds detached. Change robotic phrases to ones with feeling. Swap “This will improve efficiency” with “This makes your work easier.” Readers respond to content that acknowledges their needs and emotions.
5. Personalize with Examples
AI tools generate general advice. Make it specific. Instead of “Using this tool saves time,” say “Using this tool cut my post-scheduling time in half.” Examples add credibility and show your experience.
6. Use Contractions
AI tools generate general advice. Make it specific. Instead of “Using this tool saves time,” say “Using this tool cut my post-scheduling time in half.” Examples add credibility and show your experience.
Add these instructions to any prompt, and you will immediately get better results than most social media content generators out there. You can also follow these instructions yourself to edit the output of any tools you use, such as an AI Instagram caption generator or a YouTube script writer AI like Filmora.
Don’t skip the human touch. It’s what makes your audience feel connected to your words. But regardless of these suggestions, remember that authenticity can’t be fully automated. You need to be the final judge of whatever content you produce to make sure it is consistent with your brand. Continue to the next part in this series here.
In the next article in this series, we go into some more advanced techniques for humanizing AI output.
