Use AI to polish your writing by spotting overused filler words and passive language.
You've written something important — a proposal, an announcement, a client-facing email — but it feels longer or weaker than it should. Before you hit send, use AI to scan for the hidden clutter that makes writing feel vague or bloated: filler words like 'really,' 'just,' 'very,' passive voice, and repetitive phrasing. 1. Paste your draft into ChatGPT and ask it to identify filler words, passive voice, and repeated phrases that weaken your message. 2. Review the list AI gives you. It will highlight specific words and sentences that add little value or make your writing sound less confident. 3. Ask AI to rewrite the flagged sentences in active voice and without filler words, keeping your original meaning intact. 4. Compare the before and after. Choose the versions that feel clearer and more direct, then replace them in your original draft. 5. Do a final read-through of your updated document to make sure it still sounds like you — just sharper. This workflow turns AI into a writing coach that helps you say more with fewer words, making every sentence hit harder without losing your voice.
Try this prompt today
“Review the text below and identify: (1) filler words like 'really,' 'just,' 'very,' 'actually,' 'quite,' (2) sentences written in passive voice, and (3) repeated phrases or ideas. Then rewrite the flagged sentences to be more direct and confident while keeping the original meaning. Here's my draft: [paste your text here]”
March 23, 2026
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