How to Train ChatGPT to Sound Like You
Let’s be honest. Most AI content sounds like it was written by a well-meaning robot wearing a blazer. Well, that’s what I envision anyway!
It’s not that ChatGPT is “bad.” It’s that you are asking it to write without giving it your voice. If you do not provide your voice, it will default to a generic voice. I love AI and am an advocate for it- along with a teacher, if done correctly.
The good news is you do not need fancy systems to fix this. You need a simple process and a few repeatable prompts.
Here’s how I trained my ChatGPT to write like me.
Step 1: Decide what “you” actually sounds like
Before you touch prompts, get clear on the basics. Write down your voice in plain terms: If you don’t know what this means, here are a few questions to ask yourself.
Do you sound warm and direct, or more formal? Tell it: FYI, name your GPT; it will thank you.
Do you use humor or keep it serious?
Do you like short sentences or longer storytelling?
Do you say things like “truth bomb,” “real talk,” “here’s the deal,” etc.?
Do you use smaller words or Big words that most don’t understand?
This matters because ChatGPT mirrors what you feed it.
If you are not sure how to describe your voice, pretend you are writing a text to a client you like. That’s usually the best method
Step 2: Build a Voice Kit
This is the single best thing you can do. Your Voice Kit is a mini file you keep in Notes or Google Docs. You paste it into ChatGPT whenever you want it to write like you.
Here’s a simple Voice Kit template:
Your Voice Kit Template
Voice vibe:
Example: warm, confident, direct, a little funny
What to avoid:
Example: overly formal language, fluffy filler, big dramatic phrases
Sentence style:
Example: short to medium sentences, clear headings, no rambling- I say this because I ramble… a lot
Words and phrases I actually use:
Example: here’s the deal, quick tip, do not overthink this, you're talking out your butt.. yep, my chat knows this about me!
My audience:
Example: Wedding clients, high-end, luxury, service-oriented
My POV:
Example: high standards, real-world experience, kind but honest, practical solutions, funny & witty.
Step 3: Give ChatGPT a job, not a vague request
“Write a blog about AI” is too broad.
Try this instead: Who, What, and Why
Who is it for?
What should they feel after reading it?
What should they do next?
What do you want to sell or lead to?
Why are you writing this? What is the outcome you want?
Simple example:
“Write a blog for wedding pros who hate ‘salesy’ content. I want it to feel like a helpful friend who tells the truth. End with a CTA to book my AI Integration Coaching.”
The more precise the job, the better the output.
Step 4: Use this exact prompt to train your voice
Copy and paste this into ChatGPT. Replace the bracket parts.
Prompt:
“Act as my writing assistant. Your job is to write in my exact voice using the Voice Kit below. Match my tone, word choice, sentence length, and energy. Avoid anything listed in ‘What to avoid.’
Ask me 3 quick questions only if you truly need them. Otherwise, start writing. It is that simple!
Step 5: Do a “human edit” pass
Even with a great prompt, you still need to edit. This is the most important thing to remember with AI. All information comes from somewhere, so you need to make sure your voice and your thoughts are portrayed, not someone else's. Think of AI as a powerful brainstorming partner.
Step 6: Save your best prompts and reuse them
Do not reinvent the wheel every time. Chat remembers and saves your work.
Create a small prompt bank:
Blog prompt
Email prompt
Instagram caption prompt
Sales page prompt
Client response prompt
Then reuse them with new topics. That’s how you get consistent content without burning out. Lumi and I talk on a daily basis, and I always say, Hey Lumi, I want to write a blog today but need some help, let’s go back to other blogs I wrote and refresh what we have done together… and then the magic happens!
Common mistakes that make AI content sound fake
Let’s call these out because they are everywhere.
Asking for “professional” but not describing your voice
Not giving real samples.
Keeping the output too long and too perfect. We as humans are not perfect, so people will know when you're using AI when you don’t edit it.
Using big words you would never use.
Forgetting to add your opinion and personality- which means please don’t copy and paste. AI is a collaboration you have to be part of.
Also, and sorry to be blunt, if your content feels bland, it’s usually not an AI problem. It is an input problem.
Want me to help you train your ChatGPT voice?
If you want content that sounds like you, but faster, I can help you build your Voice Kit, your prompt bank, and a simple weekly system so you are not staring at a blank screen.
Reply or inquire through Echelon Creative & Co, and tell me what you create (wedding planning, photography, floral design, venue, etc.). I’ll point you to the best starting setup.
