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Fact-Check Workflow vs Generic Language Killer

Two writing skills. Which one fits your job? Side-by-side below.

The short version

Fact-Check Workflow

By James Anditis (Journalism)

Verify claims, gather evidence, and document findings with structured journalism standards.

Generic Language Killer

By Kim Barrett (Advertising)

Replace vague, corporate fluff with clear, specific, human language that actually says something.

What each one does

Fact-Check Workflow

  • Extracts checkable claims from articles or statements and prioritizes them by importance
  • Guides research through primary and secondary sources with documentation templates
  • Provides rating scales (True, Mostly True, False, etc.) with clear criteria for each level
  • Creates templates for contacting sources and giving right of response
  • Organizes evidence collection with checklists for documents, data, and expert sources

Generic Language Killer

  • Identifies generic phrases, buzzwords, and corporate fluff in your copy
  • Replaces vague language with specific, direct statements
  • Rewrites text to sound more human and less polished-to-death
  • Transforms AI-sounding or overly formal copy into clear, real language

When to pick each one

Reach for Fact-Check Workflow when…

  • You're publishing an article and need to verify facts before it goes live
  • You're writing a dedicated fact-check piece rating someone's claims
  • You need to document your verification process for editorial standards
  • You're training a team on consistent fact-checking practices

Reach for Generic Language Killer when…

  • You're reviewing marketing copy that sounds too generic or fluffy
  • Your product description reads like every other SaaS landing page
  • An email draft sounds corporate when you want it to feel personal
  • You need to make AI-generated content sound like a human wrote it

Quick facts

Fact-Check WorkflowGeneric Language Killer
Made byJames Anditis (Journalism)Kim Barrett (Advertising)
CategoryWritingWriting
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