Get a bored-viewer critique before you post
Ask AI to act as someone in your audience who has seen this topic a hundred times, and to mark where they'd scroll away. Tell it not to rewrite, so you keep control of the words. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.
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How do you do it, step by step?
- Ask AI to act as someone in your audience who has seen this topic a hundred times, and to mark where they'd scroll away.
- Tell it not to rewrite, so you keep control of the words.
- Copy the prompt on this page into Claude and fill in your own details.
- Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.
Which tool does this use?
Claude. See all Claude use cases or more in Editing.
What does it cost?
Free; Pro $20/mo
What should you watch out for?
Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.
What prompt should you use with Claude?
Act as someone in my audience who has seen this topic a hundred times. Read this draft: [paste]. Tell me exactly where you'd stop reading and why, what feels vague, and what sounds like AI. Do not rewrite it.Open Claude ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a bored-viewer critique before you post?
Ask AI to act as someone in your audience who has seen this topic a hundred times, and to mark where they'd scroll away. Tell it not to rewrite, so you keep control of the words. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.
Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?
This use case uses Claude. Pricing listed for it: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check claude.com for current prices.
What prompt can I use?
Act as someone in my audience who has seen this topic a hundred times. Read this draft: [paste]. Tell me exactly where you'd stop reading and why, what feels vague, and what sounds like AI. Do not rewrite it.
What are related use cases?
- When it sounds robotic, fix the brief (Claude)
- Keep a kill list of AI buzzwords (ChatGPT)
- Use AI as a beta reader, not a rewriter (Claude)
- Run one editing pass at a time (Claude)
- Have AI interview you before it writes (Claude)
- Lead every Substack Note with a specific first line (Claude)
Where does this come from?
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
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