Spot, refine, repeat: Training your eye for better AI output
In part, we end up with cringe-inducing AI writing because people don’t know how to judge the output from tools like ChatGPT. It doesn’t sound quite right, but they don’t…
Stop using filler words (and fix the real issue instead)
ChatGPT LOVES to use filler words—phrases that add bulk without substance. But they’re not just annoying, they signal poor writing.
AI slop explained: What it is, why it’s terrible, and how to fix it
Sure, you can open ChatGPT and ask it to write a report for you. But what you’ll get is bland, generic, and uninformative—what’s become known as “AI slop.” Learn how to spot and avoid writing that fills space without delivering value.
The em dash is not the problem
AI-generated writing overuses the em dash, which is where this poor punctuation mark got its bad reputation. But it’s not just an issue of overuse—the em dash is part of larger sentence patterns that make writing sound generic and robotic.
You can fix your email subject lines in 30 seconds
If you’re like me, the subject line of an email is usually an afterthought. Like, whew, I’m almost done with this message…I’ll just type some words in there real quick…SEND!…
ChatGPT loves me (and you, and everyone)
ChatGPT is my biggest fan! 🏆I bet it’s your biggest fan, too! 🏆 It’s constantly telling me how brilliant and insightful I am. It’s the digital equivalent of one of…
ChatGPT emojis: Love ‘em or hate ‘em?
To ✨ or not to ✨, that is the question. ChatGPT (and similar Gen AI tools) love to sprinkle those little Unicode emojis into your text. But it’s not always…
Evaluating ChatGPT’s Thinking and Fast Modes for Health Writing
The latest version of ChatGPT has a new feature called Thinking Mode. (Which makes me wonder: What was it doing before?) Thinking Mode takes more time to analyze, reason, and…
Teaching ChatGPT to Say “I Don’t Know”
You know the old phrase “style over substance?” Yeah, sometimes ChatGPT is like that. It’s the guy at the party who’s all swagger and charm, but when you try to…
2025 in Perspective: Health Communication and Looking Ahead
Over the summer, I spoke with Sheeva Azma from Fancy Comma. I shared my thoughts on: Check out the conversation!
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