# Human Writing

> Humanize academic and technical writing: eliminates telltale AI patterns, bureaucratic padding, monotonous sentence rhythms, and clichéd transitional fluff, restoring authentic human authorial voice.

- Skill: `marvin-lijunzan/human-writing` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add marvin-lijunzan/human-writing`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/marvin-lijunzan/human-writing/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: Marvin-LiJunZan (https://skillmd.com/u/marvin-lijunzan)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/marvin-lijunzan/human-writing

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# Human Writing (活人感写作 / 去 AI 味)

Human Writing systematically purges LLM-generated prose of its characteristic "AI aroma", replacing formulaic mechanical phrasing with the dynamic rhythm, precise verbs, and nuanced pacing of experienced human researchers.

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## 1. The Core AI Hallmarks to Eliminate

| Typical AI Pattern | Why It Feels Artificial | Authentic Human Academic Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| *"Delve into", "Tapestry", "Testament to", "Beacon", "Pivotal role"* | Overused AI filler tropes; zero informational value | Direct, concrete action verbs: *analyze, measure, decouple, bound, observe* |
| *"It is worth noting that..." / "It is crucial to highlight..."* | Defensive throat-clearing | State the fact directly: *"Crucially, ... "* or omit entirely. |
| Monotonous sentence lengths (all 22–26 words) | Metronomic cadence characteristic of transformers | Alternate between punchy short statements (8 words) and complex syntactical arguments (35 words). |
| Perfect symmetric triads (*"X, Y, and Z"*) in every paragraph | Rigid artificial balance | Break the symmetry; emphasize the dominant factor and subordinate minor ones. |
| Incessant passive voice (*"It was observed that the load was increased by..."*) | Distant, robotic impersonality | Active voice: *"Increasing the axial load accelerated crack propagation..."* |

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## 2. The 4 Humanizing Principles

1. **Information Density First**: Cut adjectives that don't quantify. If a word can be removed without altering the mathematical meaning, delete it.
2. **Dynamic Rhythm (Music of the Sentence)**:
   > *"This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are okay. No one talks like this."*
   > *Mix short sentences for impact. Then, when explaining an intricate mathematical coupling or multi-stage physical boundary phenomenon, let the subordinate clauses unfold with deliberate precision.*
3. **Conversational Academic Grounding**: Write like an expert presenting across a seminar table, not like a compliance manual.
4. **Concrete Over Abstract**: Replace *"exhibited a remarkable enhancement in resilience"* with *"absorbed $24\%$ more fracture energy before first-crack initiation"*.

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## 3. Humanizing Self-Audit Checklist

Before approving any paper section, run this check:
- [ ] No occurrences of: `delve`, `tapestry`, `realm`, `cornerstone`, `underscore the importance of`, `testament`.
- [ ] At least two sentences shorter than 10 words per page to anchor core conclusions.
- [ ] Every paragraph begins with a strong, definitive assertion rather than a vague topic cushion.