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Prompts that make your writing clearer and more like you: plain language, honest feedback and a voice that sounds human. Swap anything in [brackets] for your own details.

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Make any text easier to read
Rewrite a message for a different audience
A reusable writing style template
Force short, plain writing
The one-line format formula
Thank a colleague in writing
Explain a tech problem to a non-tech boss
Honest feedback on an essay
A step-by-step guide anyone can follow
Make your writing clearer and shorter
Make technical copy easy for anyone
Turn criticism into kind, useful comments

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Make any text easier to read

Rewrite the following text so it is easier to understand. The text will be used in a professional setting. Ensure the tone is clear, respectful, and concise. Text: [paste text].

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Rewrite a message for a different audience

Reframe this message for [audience type: executives, peers, or customers]. The message was originally written for [context]. Adjust tone, word choice, and style to fit the intended audience. Text: [paste text].

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A reusable writing style template

My voice: [how you talk. e.g: short sentences, direct, no fluff]
Banned words: delve, unlock, leverage, [add yours]
My writing samples: [paste your writing pieces]
Rule: Use this on everything unless I say otherwise.

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Force short, plain writing

Write in ASD-STE100. Be so brief every word you write costs you $1,000.

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The one-line format formula

[Action verb] [exact task]. Length: [hard cap]. Format: [structure]. Tone: [3 words]. Go beyond the basics.

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Thank a colleague in writing

Draft a short recognition message to celebrate [employee/team] for their recent accomplishment: [describe what they did]. Write it in a warm, appreciative tone suitable for Slack or email. Keep it under 100 words.

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Explain a tech problem to a non-tech boss

Help translate these system error logs into language that can be understood by a non-technical executive. Use definitions where needed, and summarize what each log entry means in a few clear sentences. Present the explanation as an email draft.

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Honest feedback on an essay

Review my essay on [topic] and provide detailed, constructive feedback. Identify key strengths and pinpoint specific areas for improvement. Recommend additional resources or examples to strengthen my arguments and ensure clarity and coherence throughout the essay.

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A step-by-step guide anyone can follow

Write a clear step-by-step guide for [process or workflow] that can be shared with the team.

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Make your writing clearer and shorter

Review this writing for clarity and conciseness, and suggest improvements. [paste text].

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Make technical copy easy for anyone

This carousel copy feels too technical for my audience. Rewrite it for everyday users who want main takeaways, not intricate details.

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Turn criticism into kind, useful comments

Turn these statistical problems into helpful reviewer comments that are clear about what needs correcting but encouraging about how to fix it.

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