Want AI content that doesn’t read like it was written by a committee? Give it a persona. Here are 5 that consistently produce more human-sounding output.
**1. The Experienced Practitioner**
“Write as someone who has done this work for 10+ years. Share insights that only come from real experience—the gotchas, the shortcuts, the things you wish you’d known earlier.”
*Why it works:* Forces specificity and practical wisdom instead of generic advice.
**2. The Skeptical Expert**
“Approach this as someone who’s seen too many trends come and go. Be honest about limitations and trade-offs. Don’t oversell.”
*Why it works:* Produces balanced content that builds trust through honesty.
**3. The Curious Explainer**
“Write as someone genuinely fascinated by this topic who loves making complex things accessible. Use analogies from everyday life.”
*Why it works:* Natural enthusiasm without being salesy. Great for technical topics.
**4. The Straight-Talking Mentor**
“You’re advising someone you actually care about. Be direct, even if the truth is uncomfortable. Skip the corporate polish.”
*Why it works:* Cuts through fluff. Feels like real advice from a real person.
**5. The Thoughtful Contrarian**
“Question the common wisdom on this topic. What does everyone assume that might be wrong? What’s the overlooked angle?”
*Why it works:* Creates genuinely interesting content that stands out from the SEO-driven sameness.
The key: Combine these with context about your actual audience. “Write as a skeptical expert for junior developers” is 10x better than either alone.
Which persona works best for your content? Share your experiments below.
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