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Stop AI Slop

Get Clear, Useful Writing from Claude and ChatGPT with 100 Before-and-After Examples

eBook: $12.99 290 pages

Your AI writes fluff, jargon and walls of text. Get clearer replies, emails, explanations and reports with 100 before-and-after examples, exact prompts to copy, and a writing kit for Claude, ChatGPT and Codex. Set the rules once, choose how strict they should be, and check a draft before you send it.

What You'll Build

01
Your AI Writes Faster Than Anyone Can Read

Identify the fluff, jargon and walls of text that make AI answers hard to use.

02
Why "Be Concise" Fails and a Named Standard Works

Use a named writing standard instead of another vague request to be concise.

03
The Aircraft-Manual Rules, One Before-and-After at a Time

Apply the core writing rules with before-and-after examples.

04
One Line, Ten Minutes, a Reply You Understand

Install the one-line rule and the writing kit in your AI tools.

05
Make It Hold on Turn 20

Keep the writing rules working through long conversations.

06
Set the Dial: 80 Percent to Explain, 100 to Instruct

Choose a softer style for explanations and a stricter style for instructions.

07
Ship It Without Rereading It: The Pass-or-Fail Check

Check a draft before you send it, and understand what automated checks miss.

08
Plans, Pull Requests and Handoffs Your Team Acts On

Write plans, pull requests and handoffs your team can follow.

09
Explanations, READMEs and Docs Anyone Can Follow

Make explanations, READMEs and documentation easier to understand.

10
Emails, Reports, Proposals and SOPs People Answer

Apply the rules to emails, reports, proposals and standard operating procedures.

11
Where the Standard Fails and What to Use There

Recognize where the standard falls short and choose another format.

12
Make It the House Standard by Monday

Share the writing kit with your team and check it when models change.