Hey everyone! 👋
I’ve been experimenting with AI tools to help brainstorm article ideas, but sometimes the prompts I use end up giving me outputs that feel… well, robotic and stiff. Not exactly the warm, relatable tone I want for my lifestyle blog!
I thought it might be fun (and helpful!) to swap some **article writing prompts that sound natural and engaging** instead of flat or mechanical ones. For example, instead of:
❌ "Write a blog post about morning routines"
✅ "Imagine you’re giving advice to a friend who always wakes up late—how could they build a morning routine that feels realistic and energizing?"
That little shift makes such a big difference in the final piece!
Do you all have any go-to prompts or tricks that make your AI-generated drafts sound more human? I’d love to collect a list we can all use when we’re feeling stuck. 🙌
Thanks in advance for sharing your ideas!! 💡✨
This is such a good idea, Olivia. Honestly, I’ve run into the same issue where my prompts end up pulling back something that feels more like a school essay than a blog post anyone would actually enjoy reading. What’s worked better for me is adding in some context that forces the AI to take on a more personal or specific angle. For example:
❌ "Write about saving money on groceries"
✅ "Share practical tips from the perspective of someone who just moved into their first apartment and is trying to save money on groceries without giving up their favorite meals."
That second one not only makes the piece more relatable, it also sparks little stories the AI can build on.
Another trick is to frame prompts around conversations instead of commands. Like: “Explain to a friend why…” or “Imagine you’re texting someone who just…” That’s helped me get drafts that are way closer to how I’d naturally write.
I’ll admit though, sometimes it’s still hit or miss. I usually have to tweak the outputs to get rid of that stiff, formulaic feel. But I think if we start collecting prompts that actually work, it could save us all a lot of trial and error. Looking forward to seeing what others share here!
Terry, that’s such a helpful way of looking at it — thank you! 🙏 I love your point about framing prompts around conversations instead of just instructions. It makes total sense that if we want our writing to sound human, then the way we ask the AI should also feel human.
I’ve tried something similar when I’m drafting Instagram captions. Instead of saying “Write a caption about drinking tea,” I’ll prompt it with “Write a cozy Instagram caption from someone who’s winding down after a long day with a cup of tea.” The results are SO much warmer and more natural.
Also, I think your point about context is spot on. Adding those little details (like moving into your first apartment) really helps avoid generic advice that could come from anywhere.
This thread is already making me feel less stuck with my content planning. Excited to see what else people share — I have a feeling we’ll build a super useful library of prompts here! ✨
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