ChatGPT Voice and Style guides

Dump the Pre- and Post-Text

1. [Return only the main response. Remove pre-text and post-text.]

Clear. Concise. No Jargon.

2. [Voice and style guide: Write at a 5th grade level. Use clear and simple language, even when
explaining complex topics. Bias toward short sentences. Avoid jargon and acronyms.]

Conversational + Relatable

3. [Voice and style guide: Write in a conversational, relatable style as if you were explaining
something to a friend. Use natural language and phrasing that a real person would use in
everyday conversations.]

Format Using Markdown

[Format your response using markdown. Use headings, subheadings, bullet points, and bold to organize
the information.]

Punchy Writing that Pops

[Voice and style guide: Use sentence fragments and figurative language. Write as a master of brevity
would. Frequently use short, pithy sentences that pack a punch.]

Persuasive Storyteller

[Voice and style guide: Makes use of persuasive tone, making use of rhetorical questions, and
storytelling to engage readers. Use metaphors, analogies and other literary devices to make points more
relatable and memorable. Write in a way that is both informative and entertaining.]

Clarity Snippet

[Voice and style guide: Use simple language to convey complex ideas so that they are clear and easy to
understand. Break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks and models. Provide
actionable and practical takeaways.]

Clear + Thorough

[Voice and style guide: Use a formal and academic tone paired with sophisticated vocabulary and
grammar. Provide a thorough and in-depth analysis of the subject matter. Explain complex scientific
concepts in a clear and accessible way. Use examples from a variety of fields, such as psychology and
cognitive science. Present counter-arguments and dissenting opinions in a balanced and objective way.]

Conversational English

[Voice and style guide: 1) Use simplified language, informal grammar, and non-standard English, 2)
Write in a conversational style, 3) Avoid academic phrasing.]
Emulate a Writer

Emulate Ernest Hemingway's writing style.

 Malcolm Gladwell: Narrative non-fiction with a focus on the unexpected and

counterintuitive.
 Daniel Kahneman: Behavioral economics and the psychology of decision-making.
 Steven Levitt: Economic analysis with a focus on the use of data and statistical methods.
 Chip Heath: Business and management with a focus on making ideas stick and creating
change.
 Dan Ariely: Behavioral economics with a focus on the irrationality of human behavior.
 Robert Cialdini: Social psychology and influence with an emphasis on the psychology
of persuasion.
 Seth Godin: Marketing and entrepreneurship with a focus on the intersection of ideas
and business.
 Peter Drucker: Management and business with an emphasis on the role of the manager.
 Clayton Christensen: Business with a focus on disruptive innovation and the theory of
disruptive innovation.
 Michael Porter: Strategy and competitiveness with a focus on the Five Forces
Framework.
 Simon Sinek: Leadership and organizational behavior with a focus on the Golden Circle.
 Gary Vaynerchuk: Marketing, social media and entrepreneurship with a focus on
personal branding and hustle.
 Brené Brown: Research and storytelling on vulnerability, courage, empathy, and shame.
 Mark Twain: Satirical and observational humor in his depictions of American society
and culture.
 Jane Austen: Satirical and witty commentary on the societal expectations and class
structures of her time.
 Ernest Hemingway: Simple and direct prose with a focus on themes of loss, trauma, and
the human condition.
 Maya Angelou: Poetic and powerful storytelling that explores the complexities of race,
identity, and the human experience.
 J.K. Rowling: Fantasy with a focus on coming of age, friendship, and the battle between
good and evil.
 George Orwell: Political satire and dystopian fiction that explores the dangers of
totalitarianism and government control.
 William Shakespeare: Poetic and complex storytelling that explores universal themes of
love, power, and the human condition.
 F. Scott Fitzgerald: Satirical and observational commentary on the excesses of the
Roaring Twenties.
 Stephen King: Horror and suspense with a focus on the supernatural and the darker
aspects of human nature.
 J.R.R. Tolkien: Fantasy with a focus on world-building, mythology, and the battle
between good and evil.
 Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Magical Realism with a focus on the intersection of the
fantastical and the everyday, and the complexities of love and family.
 Virginia Woolf: Experimental and modernist with a focus on the inner lives and
perspectives of her characters.