How to write a LinkedIn post that actually sounds like you
A simple method to avoid generic AI posts: start from your examples, keep your phrases, then let AI structure the draft without speaking for you.
In short
To write a LinkedIn post in your voice, start from a lived situation, add 3 phrases you would actually use, then ask AI to structure the draft without changing the vocabulary. The right workflow does not replace your voice: it turns your notes into a publishable draft.
The problem is not AI, it is the starting point
A LinkedIn post generated from "write a post about productivity" will sound like every other post. AI does not have your lived experience, your phrasing, or your nuance. It fills the gap with the average.
The right starting point is not a topic. It is a scene: a client question, a decision you made, something you stopped doing, or an objection you hear often.
The minimum material to provide
Before generating, write four short blocks:
- ›the real situation;
- ›the opinion you want to defend;
- ›3 phrases you would actually use;
- ›what you do not want the post to become.
That material is enough to avoid generic tone. AI can organize, cut, suggest a hook and make the text easier to read. It should not invent your posture.
The useful prompt
Ask for transformation, not full creation.
Example:
"Turn these notes into a LinkedIn post. Keep my words when they are clear. Do not add a story, do not add generic advice, do not make it inspirational. Structure the post so it is readable, with a stronger first line."
That instruction puts AI in the right role: editor, not ghostwriter.
How to review the draft
Review with three questions:
- ›Would I actually say this sentence out loud?
- ›Does the example come from me or was it invented?
- ›Does the post keep one clear idea until the end?
If the answer is no, cut. A good LinkedIn post does not need to be perfect. It needs to be recognizable.
TheyWillReadMe starts from your past posts and notes to keep that thread. The goal is not to write more like AI. It is to publish more often without losing your voice.
Frequently asked questions
Why do AI posts all sound the same?
Because the prompt often starts from a vague topic instead of personal material: examples, phrases, opinions, objections and real context.
How do I keep my own words with an AI assistant?
Provide past posts, raw notes and banned phrases. Ask for structure, not an invented personality.
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