Writing & communication

Writing is the most common, and highest-payoff, use of Claude at work. The goal isn't to sound like a robot; it's to draft faster and edit sharper while keeping your voice.

When to reach for Claude

• Drafting emails, messages, and announcements.
• Adjusting tone (firmer, warmer, more concise).
• Beating writer's block with a first draft.
• Turning rough notes into polished prose.
• Adapting one message for different audiences/channels.

Starting prompt: the email

Write an email.

To: [recipient + relationship, e.g. "a client who's behind on payment"]
Goal: [what you want them to do or feel]
Key points:
- [point 1]
- [point 2]
Tone: [e.g. friendly but firm]
Length: under 130 words, with a clear call to action.

Starting prompt: fix my draft

You are my editor. Improve the message below: clearer, tighter,
and [warm but professional]. Keep my voice and don't invent facts.

Show the revision, then 3 bullets on what you changed.

<draft>
[paste here]
</draft>

Getting your voice right

Generic AI writing is a real risk. To keep it yours:

• Give samples. Paste 2–3 things you've written and say "match this voice."
• Name the tone precisely: "direct, a little dry, no corporate buzzwords."
• Ban tells. "No exclamation marks, no 'I hope this finds you well,' no em-dash overuse."

Adapt across channels

Take this announcement and give me:
1. A formal email version
2. A casual Slack version
3. A 280-character post
Same message, right register for each.

Power-ups

• Projects: Store your style guide and writing samples so every draft matches your voice automatically.
• Memory: Save a standing preference like "always British English, concise."
• Artifacts: Draft long pieces in a living document you refine in place.

Try it

Create a "Writing" Project, add 3 samples of your best writing as knowledge, and set custom instructions to match that voice. Your future drafts start on-brand.