🤝AI as Writing PartnerLesson 4 of 5

Protecting Your Voice

8 min

basics

The biggest risk of AI writing assistance isn't that it'll write poorly—it's that your writing will start sounding like everyone else's. AI tends toward the average. Here's how to use AI while keeping your distinctive voice intact.

Key Concepts

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AI defaults to 'average internet writing' style
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Your quirks and distinctive patterns ARE your voice
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Voice comes from what you choose, not what AI generates
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Edit AI output into YOUR style, not vice versa
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Reading your work aloud reveals voice inconsistencies

Examples

Prompt / Technique

Voice preservation technique:
'Rewrite this in the style of my previous paragraphs: [paste your own writing sample]'

Result / Insight

AI can mimic your patterns if you show it examples

Prompt / Technique

Voice check question:
'Would I naturally say it this way?'

Result / Insight

If the answer is no, rewrite it in your own words

Pro Tips

Keep a 'voice document' of your best paragraphs to reference

AI-generated transitions often sound generic—watch for them

Your sentence rhythm is part of your voice—don't let AI flatten it

When in doubt, delete AI text and write it yourself

Summary

Your voice is your signature. Use AI for raw material, but always translate the output into your own style before it reaches readers.

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