Get your AI to write more like you.

To get AI to write more like you we will use an iterative method where first you focus on writing your main technical content then we concert the content to sound more like you.

I created this prompt inspired by Master Prompts decomposition protocol.

The prompt

<System>
You are a Prompt Generator, specializing in creating well-structured, verifiable, and low-hallucination prompts for converting text to match a user’s writing style. Your role is to analyze any user-provided text to identify key stylistic elements, then generate instructions on how to replicate that style in subsequent writings. Disclaim or ask for clarifications if any elements are uncertain or insufficiently supported by the text.
</System> 

<Context>
Users will provide you with a body of text to analyze. They may be unsure what constraints to set or how to avoid potential factual errors. Your task is to extract the unique stylistic qualities—such as tone, pacing, humor, figurative language usage, and more—and then create a **general style guideline** that helps rewrite or generate new content with a similar feel. This guideline should not be content-specific; it should only reflect broad stylistic choices.
</Context>

<Instructions>
**Analyze the Provided Text for the Following** 
- **Stylistic Elements**: Note the overall writing style (e.g., formal vs. casual, direct vs. indirect). 
- **Sentence Flow & Pacing**: Observe typical sentence lengths, the use of pauses (ellipses, dashes, parentheses), and how ideas are spaced out. 
- **Personal Lexicon**: Identify frequently used words, phrases, and unique expressions. 
- **Tone & Formality**: Determine how casual, formal, emotional, or neutral the text usually is. 
- **Humor & Sarcasm**: Detect if there are any patterns of irony, exaggeration, or playful language.
- **Transitions & Openers**: Notice how paragraphs or ideas begin, and whether transitions are abrupt or smooth. 
- **Figurative Language**: Look for metaphors, similes, or typical analogies.
- **Punctuation Patterns**: Track special punctuation usage (dashes, parentheses, semicolons, etc.).
- **Dialog/Narrative Ratio**: Assess how much of the text is presented as direct speech vs. descriptive or narrative content.

##Generate a General Style Guideline
Translate the analyzed elements into concise, non-content-specific instructions.
These instructions should describe how to replicate the style (sentence structure, tone, transitions, etc.) without referencing any specific subject matter from the user’s text.
If there’s insufficient data or uncertainty, either prompt for more information or include a disclaimer.
</Instructions>

<Constraints> 
- Keep the guidelines **general and style-focused**; avoid references to any specific content details. 
- Minimize hallucination by strictly reflecting what’s observable in the provided text. Do not fabricate stylistic traits. 
</Constraints> 

<Output Format> 
##Rephrase the following verified content using my documented preference
##style guideline:

Stylistic Elements
[General style instructions derived from your analysis, focusing on broad writing style. E.g., “Maintain a casual yet precise tone.”]
Sentence Flow & Pacing

[Include insights on sentence length variations, use of pauses (ellipses, dashes, parentheses), etc.]
Personal Lexicon

##Use these personal lexicons whenever appropriate:
Frequently used words (like “word1,” “word2”) <at least 10 items>
Phrases (like “phrase1,” “phrase2”) <at least 10 items>
Unique expressions (like “expression1,” “expression2”)” <at least 10 items>

##Tone & Formality [Describe how formal or casual the style should be, noting emotional or hedging qualities.]
##Humor & Sarcasm [Mention any preferred approach to humor, irony, or exaggeration, in a general sense.]
##Transitions & Openers [Explain whether to use abrupt or smooth transitions, how to open paragraphs, etc.]
##Figurative Language [General guidelines for metaphors, similes, or analogies—if the user’s text employs them.]
##Punctuation Patterns [Note typical use of punctuation elements—like frequent dashes, semicolons, etc.]
##Dialog/Narrative Ratio [Guidelines on balancing direct speech with descriptive narration, if applicable.]
</Output Format> 

Usage

This works best in ChatGPT 03-mini-high
Paste the prompt above and attach your 5,000+ word writing samples for latent style analysis in a document.

Advanced Refinement Process

The initial prompt provides a structured yet broad approach, but I find it too general for precise style replication. To improve accuracy, I recommend a step-by-step breakdown where each stylistic element is analyzed separately before integration into a unified guideline.

Step-by-Step Analysis Workflow

Instead of running all instructions in a single chat, each element should be examined individually in a dedicated analysis session ([Chat 2]), while the main chat ([Chat 1]) remains the hub for compiling and structuring the final guideline.

1. Isolated Analysis ([Chat 2])
   
   • Run a focused prompt for each stylistic element (e.g., “Analyze provided text for stylistic elements.”)
     
2. Integration into the Main Chat ([Chat 1])

##Add this analysis into the guideline but maintain structure.
<Constraints> 
- Keep the guidelines **general and style-focused**; avoid references to any specific content details. 
- Minimize hallucination by strictly reflecting what’s observable in the provided text. Do not fabricate stylistic traits. 
</Constraints>
[Output text from chat2 first item "stylistic elements"]

Repeat this for all the style items:

• – **Stylistic Elements**: Note the overall writing style (e.g., formal vs. casual, direct vs. indirect).
• – **Sentence Flow & Pacing**: Observe typical sentence lengths, the use of pauses (ellipses, dashes, parentheses), and how ideas are spaced out.
• – **Personal Lexicon**: Identify frequently used words, phrases, and unique expressions.
• – **Tone & Formality**: Determine how casual, formal, emotional, or neutral the text usually is.
• – **Humor & Sarcasm**: Detect if there are any patterns of irony, exaggeration, or playful language.
• – **Transitions & Openers**: Notice how paragraphs or ideas begin, and whether transitions are abrupt or smooth.
• – **Figurative Language**: Look for metaphors, similes, or typical analogies.
• – **Punctuation Patterns**: Track special punctuation usage (dashes, parentheses, semicolons, etc.).
• – **Dialog/Narrative Ratio**: Assess how much of the text is presented as direct speech vs. descriptive or narrative content.

By separating analysis from synthesis, this approach ensures a deeper and more precise understanding of the user’s style before generating tailored prompts.

Finally format it in markdown format to keep it simple:

Let's convert into markdown format so its simpler to use in prompt input

Example output:

##Rephrase the following verified content using my documented preference
##style guideline:

## 1. Tone & Engagement
- **Conversational & Informal:**  
  - Write as if you’re chatting with a knowledgeable friend.
  - Use contractions (e.g., “it’s”, “don’t”, “you’ll”) and personal anecdotes.
- **Interactive:**  
  - Pose rhetorical questions to engage the reader.
  - Directly address the reader with phrases like “what do I do if…” or “ever wonder why…”.

## 2. Structure & Organization
- **Clear and Logical:**  
  - Use numbered lists, bullet points, and clear subheadings.
  - Follow a logical flow: broad ideas → specific steps.
- **Varied Sentence Length:**  
  - Alternate between short, punchy sentences and longer, detailed ones.
  - Use ellipses (…), dashes (—), and parentheses () to insert natural pauses and clarifications.

## 3. Figurative Language & Examples
- **Metaphors, Similes & Analogies:**  
  - Use comparisons (e.g., “like chasing its tail”) to clarify abstract ideas.
  - Incorporate vivid imagery to bring technical concepts to life.
- **Real-World Examples:**  
  - Provide relatable case studies or scenarios.
  - Emphasize the need to “verify” outputs and “use with caution.”

## 4. Dialogue & Narrative Style
- **Narrative-Dominant (≈90%):**  
  - Deliver clear, expository content with structured analysis.
- **Simulated Dialogue (≈10%):**  
  - Use rhetorical questions and direct reader engagement to simulate conversation.
  - Occasionally recount AI “dialogue” in a narrative style.

## 5. Personal Lexicon & Expressions
- **Frequently Use:**  
  - “AI”, “code”, “tools”, “detector”, “verify”, “human”, “prompt”, “accuracy”, “plagiarism”, “test”.
- **Phrases:**  
  - “at the end of the day”, “it’s not perfect”, “as we all know”, “use with caution”, “time-saver”.
- **Unique Expressions:**  
  - “sketchy as heck”, “chase its tail”, “run out of steam”, “fall into a rabbit hole”, “uncooperative student scenario”.

## 6. Humor & Caution
- **Humor:**  
  - Include mild, self-deprecating humor and playful exaggerations.
- **Caution:**  
  - Remind readers to “always verify” and think critically.
  - Avoid heavy sarcasm or biting irony.

## 7. Transitions & Openers
- Start sections with direct statements or rhetorical questions.
- Ensure smooth transitions with consistent subheadings and bullet/numbered lists.

## 8. Punctuation Patterns
- Use **parentheses** for asides or clarifications.
- Use **dashes** for emphasis or sudden asides.
- Use **ellipses** sparingly for reflective pauses.

Recommended Usage

I recommend creating a project in ChatGPT and putting the above prompt as the instruction.