Use AI to transform your long, wandering message into three versions for different time constraints.
You've written a detailed update, explanation, or proposal—but it's way too long. You know some people will skim, some will read halfway, and only a few will read it all. Instead of guessing what to cut, ask AI to create three versions of the same message: a one-sentence version for the skimmers, a one-paragraph version for the busy readers, and the full version for anyone who needs every detail. This technique ensures your core message gets through no matter how much time someone has. It's especially useful for status updates, project explanations, policy changes, or any message where you need to respect different reading speeds. Paste your long draft into ChatGPT and ask for all three versions at once. You can use them separately (send the short version in Slack, the medium one in email, keep the long one as backup) or stack them in one message so readers choose their own depth. Either way, you've made your writing work harder without rewriting it three times yourself.
Try this prompt today
“I need to communicate the following, but people have different amounts of time to read it. Please create three versions: (1) a single sentence that captures the essential point, (2) a one-paragraph summary with key details, and (3) the full explanation with all context. Here's my draft: [paste your long message, update, or explanation here]”
February 21, 2026
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