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See the Difference

Same task. Same AI. One includes examples first.

Just instructions

You: "Write a short product description for a coffee mug. Keep it friendly and brief."

Enjoy your morning coffee in style with this beautifully crafted ceramic mug. Perfect for home or office use, it holds 12oz of your favorite beverage. A great addition to any kitchen!

Generic. Could be from any website.

With examples

You: "Here's how I write product descriptions:"

Wool Scarf: "Wraps you in warmth without the bulk. Hand-knit in Vermont. Gets softer every wash."

Leather Wallet: "Thin enough for your front pocket. Ages beautifully. Made to last decades."

"Now write one for a ceramic coffee mug."

Holds your coffee. Holds the heat. Handmade in small batches. The mug you'll reach for first, every morning.

Matches your voice. Sounds like you wrote it.

Why This Works

Describing your style in words is hard. Showing it is easy. When you give AI a few examples, it picks up on patterns you might not even know how to explain—your sentence length, word choices, and rhythm.

Two or three examples are usually enough. AI learns the pattern and applies it to your request.

Ways to Use This

"Here are a few examples of what I'm looking for: [examples]. Now do the same for..."
"This is how I usually write these: [examples]. Write one for..."
"Follow this format: [example]. Apply it to..."

The Technique

Before asking AI to create something, show it 2—3 examples of what you want. It will match the style, tone, and format.

When to Use This

• Getting AI to write in your voice
• Maintaining consistent formatting across documents
• Categorizing or sorting items your way
• Matching a specific tone or style
• Any time instructions alone aren't capturing what you want