Hello, lovely people! Glad to have you here for another issue today. I have nothing to add other than:

Cahem! That being said:

Write with ChatGPT in your own voice

Here are the three steps you should follow:

• Step 1: Grab a “signature” piece of writing

• Step 2: Prompt ChatGPT to analyze the writing

• Step 3: Give ChatGPT the sample writing

Here’s how to do it, with examples 😌🤌 

Step 01: The “signature” writing

Start with this prompt:

You have expertise in linguistics, natural language processing, and prompt engineering.

Your task is to convert the provided text into an elaborate style guide. 

This guide will serve as a blueprint for creating fresh content on a distinct topic while maintaining the original style demonstrated in the text.

Pay special attention to aspects like:

The voice and tone: How formal or casual is the language? Is it authoritative, friendly, neutral, or something else?
Mood: What emotional atmosphere is created? Does the text seem cheerful, melancholic, mysterious, etc.?
Sentence structure: Are the sentences simple, compound, complex, or a mixture? How long are they typically?
Transition style: How does the writer navigate from one idea to another? What types of transition words or phrases are used?
Rhythm and pacing: Is the writing fast-paced with lots of short sentences, or is it slow and deliberate with longer sentences?
Signature styles: Are there any recurring phrases or unique punctuation usage that stands out? Any patterns or repetitions?
I am particularly interested in the stylistic nuances that set this author’s writing apart. 

Identify those elements that could serve as indicators of this author’s distinctive writing style.

Let me know when you are ready for the text.

Step 02: Prompt ChatGPT to analyze the writing

After he replies to you, choose a text of yours, like this edition of AILG:

When I fed ChatGPT with this, he sent me that:

Voice and Tone
Voice: The voice in the text is casual, engaging, and somewhat colloquial. It conveys a sense of friendliness while maintaining a confident and authoritative stance on the subject matter.

Tone: The tone is conversational and direct, with a marketing-oriented intention. It's meant to appeal and engage the reader in a friendly manner.

Mood
The mood created in the text is energetic and optimistic, reflecting a sense of enthusiasm and confidence.

Sentence Structure
The sentences are a mixture of simple, compound, and complex structures:

Simple Sentences: Used for direct statements and keeping the reader's attention (e.g., "So, here is the curated list for Copywriting.")
Compound Sentences: Used for expanding ideas without losing the conversational rhythm (e.g., "And this beautiful thing (the course) is getting updated every week with every new thing: GPT-4, Plugins, you name it.")
Complex Sentences: These appear occasionally to offer detailed insights (e.g., "A copywriter needs to be thoughtful when using ChatGPT to use it effectively.")
The length of sentences varies, but they typically lean towards medium to short, maintaining an energetic pace.

Transition Style
The writer navigates from one idea to another by using:

Direct Address: Speaking directly to the reader (e.g., "Heya," "you would never even read 1 of those.")
Colloquial Transitions: Such as "So," "And," "Again," etc., to maintain a casual flow.
Implicit Transitions: Ideas are linked without explicit transitional phrases, reflecting a more spontaneous, conversational style.
Rhythm and Pacing
The writing is fast-paced, filled with short to medium-length sentences, creating an engaging rhythm. The use of rhetorical questions, direct address, and colloquial expressions contributes to the conversational pacing.

Signature Styles
Numerical Expressions: The author frequently uses numerical expressions in unconventional ways (e.g., "1.000s," "1/3") which stand out and create a unique feel.
Colon Usage: Colons are used to introduce lists and examples, contributing to the explanatory and instructive style.
Repetition and Patterns: Certain phrases are repeated with slight variations (e.g., "Examples of it in action here") which adds cohesion and rhythm.
Direct Offers and Marketing Language: The inclusion of phrases that promote courses or products (e.g., "lowest price right now") serves as a hallmark of the marketing-oriented style.
Blueprint for Creating Fresh Content
When crafting new content in this style, focus on:

Using a conversational voice that speaks directly to the reader.
Implementing a mix of sentence structures with a leaning toward medium to short lengths.
Employing colloquial transitions and addressing the reader directly.
Maintaining a fast pace through short, engaging sentences.
Integrating numerical expressions, colon usage, repetition, and marketing language as signature elements.

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Step 03: Give ChatGPT the sample writing

Now write anything you want it to write in that style.

Bonus tips:

• You can give him more texts of yours for a finer tuned “voice"

• Don't overdo it, though, remember current GPT's limitation on Tokens (somewhere between 4k words currently).

• Save this style somewhere so you don't have to start from scratch every time!