How to Spot AI Writing Tells (Pattern Density)

Can readers, agents, or editors spot AI-generated writing? In this episode, I break down 21 AI writing tells in one 451-word novel excerpt. 00:34 Why this is not about AI detection software 02:31 Today’s test: two 451-word AI-generated excerpts 02:54 Thriller excerpt begins: the mental ward escape 06:36 Thriller recap: how many AI tells appeared in 451 words 07:07 Romance excerpt begins: falling for his best friend’s girlfriend 11:45 Romance recap: 21 AI tells in 451 words 12:14 The real lesson: one technique is not the problem, clustering is 12:48 Use AI responsibly without outsourcing your voice