Guides and tools

How to spot the patterns that make a draft read as AI-written, and how to fix them without losing your voice.

GuideSigns of AI writing: 15 tells and how to fix each oneThe patterns that make a draft feel machine-written, with a fix for each, and what they can't tell you.Read → Word listAI words to avoid, and what to write insteadDelve, tapestry, leverage and 100+ more words and phrases, each with a plainer alternative.Read → Honest reviewDo AI humanizers work?What one-click rewriters change, what they break, and a better editing workflow.Read → ToolWhy does ChatGPT use so many em dashes?Count your em dashes per 1,000 words and replace each one.Read → ToolBurstiness and perplexity, with a calculatorSee your sentence-length rhythm and what the metrics can and can't tell you.Read → Chinese writingCommon patterns in Chinese AI copy—and how to rewrite themIdentify common Chinese AI writing patterns such as meta phrases, promotional verbs, mechanical transitions, vague sources, and inflated conclusions.Read → Email editingHow to make a stiff email more direct, clear, and professionalEdit a stiff business email by shortening scripted politeness, stating the request early, clarifying deadlines, and keeping a professional tone.Read → Evidence-based writingReplace marketing claims with evidence: a practical editing guideTurn vague marketing claims into credible copy with specific evidence, numbers, sources, customer outcomes, and clear product actions.Read →