Turn past writing into a writing guideline file
A newsletter operator keeps a long guideline Claude reads on every draft: structure, sentence patterns, and anti-patterns pulled from edits. You can ask an agent to extract that guideline from folders of past writing and AI drafts you fixed. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.
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"A prompt that turns your past writing into a writing guideline"aimaker.substack.com
How do you do it, step by step?
- A newsletter operator keeps a long guideline Claude reads on every draft: structure, sentence patterns, and anti-patterns pulled from edits.
- You can ask an agent to extract that guideline from folders of past writing and AI drafts you fixed.
- 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 Drafting.
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?
Here are pieces I wrote and still like, plus AI drafts next to the versions I published. Extract a writing guideline: how I open and close, sentence rhythm, phrases I reuse, and a list of AI habits I always delete. Quote my writing as evidence for each rule.Open Claude ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn past writing into a writing guideline file?
A newsletter operator keeps a long guideline Claude reads on every draft: structure, sentence patterns, and anti-patterns pulled from edits. You can ask an agent to extract that guideline from folders of past writing and AI drafts you fixed. 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?
Here are pieces I wrote and still like, plus AI drafts next to the versions I published. Extract a writing guideline: how I open and close, sentence rhythm, phrases I reuse, and a list of AI habits I always delete. Quote my writing as evidence for each rule.
What are related use cases?
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Where does this come from?
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
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