How to ask ChatGPT to write like you talk
You will get ChatGPT to write in your own friendly, natural voice.
ChatGPT can sound like you. You just have to ask.
It does not know your voice yet. So tell it how you talk. Friendly? Plain? A little funny? Say so.
The easy trick is to show it. Paste a few sentences you wrote yourself. Ask it to match that.
You can fix it after, too. If a reply feels stiff, say so and ask again.
Try this
- Type what you need, like a short email or note.
- Add a line that says how you want it to sound.
- Or paste a few of your own words and say, write like this.
- Read it out loud. If it does not sound like you, ask for another try.
A message you can copy
Please write a short [thank-you note] for me. Make it sound warm and plain, like everyday talk. Here is how I write: [paste a few of your own sentences].
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
The more of your own words you show it, the closer it gets to your voice.