Editing
Keep a kill list of AI buzzwords
One fiction writer splits prompts into voice, mechanics and outline, with a banned-word list in the mechanics part. The list alone is worth copying.
Done with CChatGPT
"Most AI writing sounds like generic mush."reddit.com
What it does
One fiction writer splits prompts into voice, mechanics and outline, with a banned-word list in the mechanics part. The list alone is worth copying.
Cost
Free; Plus $20/mo
Worth knowing
Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.
Try it yourself with ChatGPT
Scan my draft for overused AI-style words and phrases (like delve, seamless, robust, elevate, journey, unleash). List each one with the sentence it's in and a plainer word I could use.Open ChatGPT ↗
Sources
- https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingWithAI/comments/1sre5s4/how_i_stop_ai_from_sounding_like_ai/
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6950777-what-is-chatgpt-plus
Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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