Decide the point. Then prompt.
AI makes writing effortless, and it makes padding effortless too. Clear writing still starts with you knowing what you want the reader to do.
Point first
Before You Prompt
“In one sentence: what do I need?”
- Bottom line up front
- If you can't say it, AI can't either
Cut the fluff
AI Pads By Default
“Could this be half as long?”
- Delete the throat-clearing
- Keep what the reader needs
Own every line
Your Name Is On It
“Would I say this?”
- Check facts and tone
- Rewrite what isn't you
Decide the point. Then let AI help say it.