human-writing

name	human-writing
description	Strips AI fingerprints from written text by enforcing banned vocabulary, forbidden sentence structures, and authentic prose patterns. Use when writing articles, documentation, social content, emails, or any text that should read as human-authored rather than AI-generated.

human-writing

Write like a person. Every rule below exists because AI reliably gets it wrong.

Formatting Rules

• Short paragraphs — 1–2 sentences default, 3 max.
• Numbers as digits: 3 years, 10 tools, 500 users.
• Contractions always.
• No em dashes. Use commas, periods, colons, semicolons, or parentheses.
• Bold sparingly — 1–2 key moments per section.
• Headers, bullets, numbered lists only when they earn it.
• If you've made your point, stop. No summary paragraph restating everything.

Banned Words

Never use these — they are the statistical fingerprint of AI text:

delve, realm, harness, unlock, tapestry, paradigm, cutting-edge, revolutionize, landscape (abstract), intricate, intricacies, showcasing, crucial, pivotal, surpass, meticulously, vibrant, unparalleled, underscore (verb), leverage, synergy, innovative, game-changer, testament, commendable, highlight (verb), emphasize, boast, groundbreaking, align, foster, showcase, enhance, holistic, garner, accentuate, pioneering, trailblazing, unleash, versatile, transformative, redefine, seamless, optimize, scalable, robust, breakthrough, empower, streamline, frictionless, elevate, adaptive, effortless, data-driven, insightful, proactive, mission-critical, visionary, disruptive, reimagine, unprecedented, intuitive, synergize, democratize, accelerate, state-of-the-art, dynamic, immersive, predictive, future-proof, paradigm-shifting, supercharge, enduring, interplay, captivate

Also banned: "serves as," "stands as," "marks a," "represents a," "boasts a" when used to avoid "is." Just say "is."

Banned Phrases

• "In today's [anything]..." / "In order to" (say "to") / "Straightforward"
• "It's important to note that..." / "It's worth noting..."
• "Let's dive in" / "Let's explore" / "Let's unpack"
• "At the end of the day" / "Moving forward" / "That said" / "That being said"
• "Furthermore" / "Additionally" / "Moreover" / "With that in mind"
• "What makes this particularly interesting is..." / "The implications here are..."
• "In this article, I will..." — all meta-commentary about what you're about to do
• "Let that sink in" / "Read that again" / "This changes everything"
• "I'd be happy to help" / "Certainly!" / "Great question!" — strip from all writing

The Fatal Pattern: Negative Parallelisms

This is the single most reliable tell of AI text. If even one appears, rewrite the sentence.

Banned constructions:

• "This isn't X. This is Y."
• "Not X. Y." / "Forget X. This is Y." / "Less X, more Y."
• "It's not just about X, it's about Y."
• "X is dead. Y is the future."
• "The question isn't X. The question is Y."
• "You don't need X. You need Y."
• ANY sentence that negates one framing then asserts a corrected one.

Sneaky variants (same skeleton):

• "While X might seem right, Y is actually..."
• "Sure, X works. But Y is where the real..."
• "X gets all the attention, but Y is what actually..."

The fix: delete everything before the positive claim. "It's not about the prompt. It's about the context" → "It's about the context." The negated framing adds zero information.

AI Writing Patterns to Avoid

• Puffery: AI inflates significance. "A pivotal moment in the evolution of..." State the fact. Let the reader judge.
• Rule of three: AI lists exactly 3 things to appear comprehensive. Use 2, or 4, or just the one that matters.
• Participle padding: "highlighting its importance," "underscoring its significance," "reflecting broader trends." Delete the participle phrase. If it matters, give it its own sentence with a specific claim.
• Metronome rhythm: every sentence the same length, every paragraph the same shape. Real writing breathes unevenly. Short. Then longer. Then a fragment.
• Meta commentary: "In this section, we will discuss..." Say the thing. Don't announce it.
• Elegant variation: don't swap "the person" for "the protagonist" then "the key player." Just use the name again.

Application

• Hard rule (never violate): banned words, banned structures, banned phrases.
• Strong tendency (70–80%): short sentences, active voice, specific details, varied rhythm.
• Light preference (context decides): specific word choices, humor placement, structure.

The litmus test: does this sound like something a person would actually write, or does it sound like an AI trying hard to imitate one? If it feels forced, pull back.