Look, I love AI as much as the next person, but if I can tell ChatGPT wrote your post before I even finish the first sentence, we’ve got a problem.
And it’s not just solopreneurs doing it, big companies are guilty too!
AI is an amazing tool, but come on, at least make it sound like you.
Here are the dead giveaways that scream “I didn’t edit this at all.”
The em dash problem
I know this is annoying one for many writers. Your compound sentences are broken up with an em dash that has no spaces.
✖️ “quick and easy – no complicated buttons.”
✔️ “Quick and easy, with no complicated buttons.”
I’m sad, too, about the em dash losing its true purpose, I feel like ChatGPT hijacked it.
Emoji overload (AKA, the “AI sprinkle”)
You start or end every sentence with an emoji.
✖️ “(Emoji) Strategic Insights To Note (Emoji)”
✔️ “You don’t need an emoji every time you make a point. We get it.”
Overused negating phrases (the fake contrast trick)
Your sentences always include a negation for contrast.
✖️ “This approach isn’t just about collecting names; it’s about making an impression.”
✔️ “This approach helps brands make a lasting impression, not just collect names.”
Predictable endings (the forced engagement tactic)
Every post ends with a generic question and three hashtags.
✖️ “Would you use this at your tradeshow? Let’s discuss how brands can innovate with purpose! #MarketingStrategy #TradeshowMarketing”
✔️ “Look, if your post ends with ‘Let’s discuss!’ …I promise you, no one’s discussing.”
ChatGPT is a great starting point, but you still need to edit
If you’re using AI, at least tweak it.
Otherwise, your content will sound like every other post written by a chatbot.
Want to see if YOUR writing is giving away AI vibes?
I’ve put together a ChatGPT Dead Giveaway Word List.
Grab it inside our community and see if your posts pass the test. Community Link Here
What’s the #1 AI writing quirk that annoys you the most?
Drop it in the comments, let’s roast them together.
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