Content creation
Five checks that fix weak AI writing
You will have a five-check routine and one draft that is shorter, clearer and more specific.
Before you start
- A draft you want to improve
The five checks
- Opening: does the first sentence say something useful, not just introduce the topic?
- Specifics: replace each vague word, such as “many” or “significant”, with a number or an example you can back up.
- Verbs: swap weak phrases like “is able to” for plain verbs like “can”.
- Length: cut every sentence that does not help the reader act.
- Ending: finish with one clear next step, not a summary of what you just said.
Run the checks
Prompt you can copy
Review the draft below against five checks: opening, specifics, verbs, length and ending. For each check, quote the weakest line and suggest a stronger one. Do not add facts that are not in the draft. Do not rewrite the whole thing. [paste draft]
Make the changes yourself so the draft stays in your voice.
Check the facts
A tighter draft can look more convincing even when it is wrong. After editing, check names, numbers and dates against your source.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Letting the assistant rewrite everything
- Making a vague claim sound sharp without checking it
- Cutting the proof but keeping the promise
Final checklist
- I ran all five checks
- I replaced vague words with real ones
- I checked the facts after editing