Write a social media post that actually sounds like you

Need to post something for your small business, a life update, or a cause you care about? This helps you find the right words.

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Help me write a [platform] post about [topic]. Here's what I want to say in my own words: [your rough thoughts]. Make it sound like me β€” I'd describe my voice as [warm / funny / professional / casual / enthusiastic]. Keep it under [number] words. Include a question at the end to get people talking.

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When to use this

You need to post something on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever β€” maybe for your small business, a personal announcement, or sharing something you care about. You want it to sound like you, not like a robot or a marketing textbook.

Why this works

Most AI-generated social posts sound generic because people don't give it a "voice." Describing your voice β€” even in one word β€” makes a huge difference. The question at the end is a classic trick to boost engagement.

Follow-up ideas

  • "Give me 5 different versions with different tones."
  • "Suggest 3 hashtags that would work with this."
  • "Make it much shorter β€” like a tweet."

Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI tool. Tweak the words to fit your situation β€” most prompts include follow-up ideas below.