ai-writing-detox

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Eliminate AI-generated writing patterns that erode reader trust. Activate when writing articles, documentation, press releases, or any content where AI patterns would undermine credibility. For journalists using AI assistance who need human-sounding output.

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# AI writing detox Good writing is invisible. If readers notice the writing style, it's distracting from the content. AI patterns are noticeable—they break trust. ## When to use - Writing or editing any journalism content - Creating press releases or media advisories - Drafting documentation or reports - Writing social media posts - Reviewing any AI-assisted text before publication ## Banned words (delete or replace) | Word | Why it's bad | Alternative | |------|--------------|-------------| | delve | AI signature word | explore, examine, look at | | realm | Pretentious | area, field | | tapestry | Purple prose | (delete entirely) | | landscape | Corporate speak | situation, environment | | leverage | Jargon | use | | utilize | Jargon | use | | robust | Meaningless | strong, reliable | | seamless | Almost always false | smooth, easy | | comprehensive | Rarely necessary | full, complete | | cutting-edge | Cliché | modern, new | | holistic | Corporate | complete, full | | synergy | Corporate | (delete, rewrite) | | paradigm | Overused | model, approach | | empower | Vague | (be specific about what capability) | | innovative | Empty praise | (describe what's new) | | transformative | Hyperbolic | changed, improved | | sophisticated | Vague filler | advanced, or describe what's complex | | leveraging | Corporate jargon | using | | ecosystem | Overused metaphor | system, environment | | rich | (as modifier) | (delete or be specific) | | over (for quantity) | AP rule | more th...

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jamditis
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jamditis/claude-skills-journalism
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5 months ago
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License
MIT

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