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ai-writing-tropes

Detect and rewrite common AI writing tropes in prose drafts.

732|115|Updated Dec 14, 2016
Search Tags:#writing#style guide#prose#proofreading#AI detection#Content Review#Editing
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npx skills add https://github.com/Xe/site --skill ai-writing-tropes
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ai-writing-tropes
Source: https://github.com/Xe/site/tree/main/.agents/skills/ai-writing-tropes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Xe/site --skill ai-writing-tropes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

AI-generated text carries predictable patterns—overused words like "delve", formulaic structures like "not X, it's Y", and performative tone habits—that make prose feel machine-written. This Skill provides a catalog of these tropes so you can spot and rewrite them before publishing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trope Detection Checklist: Six categories covering word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, tone, formatting, and composition, each with bad examples and concrete fixes.
  • Reference Guides: Detailed per-category documents listing specific patterns, why they fail, and how to rewrite them.
  • Self-Check Workflow: A quick pre-delivery checklist to gauge pattern density across a whole piece.
  • Use Case: After drafting a blog post with an AI assistant, run the draft against the trope categories to catch em-dash overuse, negative parallelism, and signposted conclusions, then rewrite the flagged passages.

Quick Start

Review my draft blog post for AI writing tropes and rewrite any passages that match the patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-writing-tropes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I make AI-generated text sound more human?▼

Check the draft against common AI tropes like "delve", "not X, it's Y" constructions, and em-dash overuse, then rewrite flagged passages. Vary sentence structure, cut filler transitions, and state points directly instead of using dramatic setups.

What are the most common AI writing tells to avoid?▼

The most common tells include negative parallelism ("it's not X, it's Y"), overused words like "delve" and "tapestry", bold-first bullet lists, false suspense phrases like "Here's the kicker", and signposted conclusions like "In conclusion".

How do I check a blog post for AI writing patterns?▼

Draft the content, then review it against the six trope categories: word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, tone, formatting, and composition. A few isolated patterns are tolerable, but clusters of tropes in one piece signal machine generation.

Is using one or two AI writing tropes a problem?▼

No, a single pattern used once is usually fine. The problem is density: multiple tropes appearing together or one trope repeating throughout a piece is what makes text feel machine-generated.

When should I not worry about AI writing tropes?▼

Trope checks matter most for published prose like blog posts, essays, and marketing copy where voice matters. Internal notes, technical documentation drafts, or casual messages do not require the same scrutiny.

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