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Avoid vague adjectives

Replace filler words with concrete instructions.

Why this matters

Words like 'very', 'really', 'unique', and 'innovative' feel powerful when you type them. But to an AI, they are noise. 'Very engaging' could mean anything from a pun to a 2,000-word story. The AI picks whatever it defaults to — which is usually bland. Replacing vague words with numbers, examples, or measurable constraints gives the AI something to actually work with.

Weak prompt

Write a very unique and innovative email that's really engaging.

Strong prompt

Write a customer win-back email for lapsed buyers who haven't purchased in 60+ days. Use this structure: - Subject line with the customer's first name and a specific discount - Opening line referencing their last purchase by category - One benefit of returning, backed by a stat or testimonial - CTA: single button, action verb, no 'click here' - Total length: under 80 words

SpecificityAudienceConcrete language (this lesson)Efficiency

Not a single vague adjective. Instead of 'engaging', the prompt defines what engagement looks like: personalisation, a concrete benefit, a clear CTA. The audience, goal, and word limit round it out so the Fixer would have nothing to flag.

Actionable tip

Every time you type 'very', 'really', or 'unique', stop and replace it with a number, an example, or a specific constraint.

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