ai-writing-detox

# AI writing detox Good writing is invisible. If readers notice the writing style, it's distracting from the content. AI patterns are noticeable—they break trust. ## When to use - Writing or editing any journalism content - Creating press releases or media advisories - Drafting documentation or reports - Writing social media posts - Reviewing any AI-assisted text before publication ## Banned words (delete or replace) | Word | Why it's bad | Alternative | |------|--------------|-------------| | delve | AI signature word | explore, examine, look at | | realm | Pretentious | area, field | | tapestry | Purple prose | (delete entirely) | | landscape | Corporate speak | situation, environment | | leverage | Jargon | use | | utilize | Jargon | use | | robust | Meaningless | strong, reliable | | seamless | Almost always false | smooth, easy | | comprehensive | Rarely necessary | full, complete | | cutting-edge | Cliché | modern, new | | holistic | Corporate | complete, full | | synergy | Corporate | (delete, rewrite) | | paradigm | Overused | model, approach | | empower | Vague | (be specific about what capability) | | innovative | Empty praise | (describe what's new) | | transformative | Hyperbolic | changed, improved | | sophisticated | Vague filler | advanced, or describe what's complex | | leveraging | Corporate jargon | using | | ecosystem | Overused metaphor | system, environment | | rich | (as modifier) | (delete or be specific) | | over (for quantity) | AP rule | more th...