Generative AI for Rewriting
Oftentimes, it’s easy to find yourself in a rut using the same phrasing and metaphors.
Fortunately, ChatGPT is great at showing you new perspectives.
Start by writing your first draft yourself. Then, ask ChatGPT to rewrite a sentence or paragraph in a different tone, with a different goal, in a different voice, or for a different audience.
Then, use the fresh perspective to help you rewrite your writing yourself.
Different Tones
Ask ChatGPT to rewrite your writing with a different tone, for example:
- Formal: “Would you be able to refine my writing to adhere to a more formal tone?”
- Authoritative: “Could you imbue my writing with an authoritative tone to command attention and convey expertise?”
- Reflective: “I want my writing to evoke introspection and contemplation. Can you rewrite it to be more reflective?”
- Melancholic: “Can you adjust my writing to convey a sense of melancholy and wistfulness?”
- Serious: “I need my writing to convey a heightened sense of gravity. Could you adjust it accordingly?”
- Light-hearted: “Can you infuse my writing with a more playful and jovial tone?”
- Sarcastic: “I’d like my writing to adopt a more sarcastic tone. Can you rework it with that in mind?”
- Optimistic: “Please revise my writing to reflect a more hopeful and positive outlook.”
- Pessimistic: “Adjust my writing to evoke a sense of pessimism and gloom.”
- Confident: “Please revise my writing to exude confidence and assurance in its message.”
- Whimsical: “Infuse my writing with a whimsical tone to spark imagination and delight.”
- Nostalgic: “Rewrite my writing to evoke feelings of nostalgia and fond memories.”
- Mysterious: “Could you give my writing a mysterious tone to intrigue the reader and leave them curious?”
Seeing your writing in a new voice can give you ideas for enhancing your own writing.
Different Goals
Ask ChatGPT to rewrite your writing with a different goal in mind, for example:
- Inspirational: “Please revise my writing to inspire and uplift the reader with a motivational tone.”
- Humorous: “Inject some humor into my writing to make it more engaging and entertaining.”
- Engaging: “Infuse my writing with elements that captivate and maintain the reader’s interest throughout.”
- Emphatic: “I want my writing to convey a stronger sense of conviction. Can you rewrite it to emphasize key points?”
- Inclusive: “Rewrite my writing to ensure it is inclusive and resonates with a diverse audience.”
- Persuasive: “I need my writing to be more persuasive. Rewrite it to better convince the audience of my argument.”
- Thought-provoking: “Adjust my writing to stimulate thought and encourage deeper reflection on the topic.”
- Informative: “Make my writing more informative by providing additional facts, details, or explanations.”
- Descriptive “Enhance the descriptive elements in my writing to paint a clearer picture for the reader.”
- Accessible: “Make my writing more accessible by simplifying complex concepts and using clear language.”
- Action-oriented: “Rewrite my writing to inspire action and motivate the reader to take specific steps.”
- Interactive: “Rewrite my writing to foster interaction and engagement, inviting readers to participate or respond.”
- Concise: “Could you condense my writing to make it more succinct?”
- Memorable: “Craft my writing in a way that leaves a lasting impression on the reader’s mind.”
- Innovative: “Infuse my writing with creativity and innovation to present ideas in fresh and original ways.”
- Clear: “Clarify my writing to ensure it is easily understood and free from ambiguity or confusion.”
Again, a fresh perspective can help you find a new way to convey your points as you rewrite.
Different Voices
Ask ChatGPT to rewrite your writing as another author, for example:
- Tina Fey
- Maya Angelou
- Jane Austen
- Brene Brown
- Mark Twain
- J.K. Rowling
- Ernest Hemingway
- Margaret Atwood
- Roald Dahl
- Langston Hughes
- Agatha Christie
Each of these writers has a distinct style and voice that could offer a unique perspective when you look at your own content to revise it.
Different Audiences
I find it useful to ask ChatGPT to rewrite your writing for a different audience, for example:
- For non-native English speakers
- For 4th graders
- For 6th graders
- For 9th graders
- For college students
- For environmental activists
- For busy moms
- For someone who loves baseball
- For new retirees
- For tech-savvy millennials
- For history enthusiasts
Again, this can give you new ideas for how to convey your thoughts.