If ChatGPT keeps giving you captions that sound like a corporate intern wrote them during their lunch break, it’s not the tool—it’s how you’re using it. Let’s fix that in under 5 minutes.

First: Your Brand Voice Is NOT “Friendly”

I need you to get way more specific than “fun” or “professional.”

Here’s what ChatGPT actually needs to hear to write like you:

• Your tone (candid, sarcastic, confident, nurturing, no-fluff, etc.)

• Your sentence style (short + punchy? long and poetic?)

• Words or phrases you always say (ex: “Hey friend,” “Real talk,” “Let’s be honest”)

• Things you NEVER say (ex: “We’re so honored to capture your love story” or “XOXO”)

• How you want your reader to feel (Seen? Fired up? Cared for? Called out?)

🔑 The more YOU you put in… the more YOU comes out.

Example Prompt to Get Better Copy Instantly:

Prompt:
“Act as a brand copywriter who writes in my voice. My tone is confident, casual, spicy, and direct. I avoid fluff. I use short punchy sentences. I never say things like ‘XOXO’ or ‘we’re honored to be part of your journey.’ I speak like I’m texting a smart friend who wants to get to the point.

Write a caption about [insert topic]. Make sure it sounds like I’m actually talking.”

👏 Boom. You just gave ChatGPT the cheat sheet.

Second: SAVE YOUR VOICE So You Don’t Have to Repeat Yourself

Don’t start from scratch every time you open a new thread.
Here’s how to make ChatGPT remember who you are:

Step 1: Open ChatGPT

(Pro tip: Use ChatGPT Plus so you can save Custom GPTs or editable memory.)

Step 2: Click on Your Name (Bottom Left) → Settings → Personalization → Memory

Step 3: Turn Memory ON

Now, give it the goods!

Step 4: Type this into a new thread:

“Hi, I want you to remember my brand voice. Here’s what you need to know:
– I’m a [insert what you do]
– My tone is [insert tone]
– I use phrases like [insert your go-to words]
– I don’t say things like [insert cringe you avoid]
– My dream clients are [who you’re talking to]
– I want every post to feel like [insert vibe]”

Hit enter. It’ll ask if you want it saved. Say yes. And just like that—ChatGPT remembers you.

TL;DR:

If ChatGPT isn’t hitting the mark, it’s not broken—it’s under-informed.

Here’s Your Fix:

• Get hyper-specific with your brand voice

• Use prompts that tell it how to write like you

• Save your brand voice to memory so it sticks

You don’t have time to babysit AI. Train it once. Then let it work like your smartest assistant.

Want Done-for-You Prompts That Already Sound Like a Pro Wrote Them?
Snag the Prompt Playbook for Photographers — it’s loaded with copy-paste prompts written with brand voice baked in.

⚡ Write faster
⚡ Book easier
⚡ Sound like you (not a cringey Canva quote)

Let ChatGPT actually save you time.