# The editing pass that makes a draft yours

Lesson 3 of [AI writing tool foundations](https://aiwriting.fyi/academy/ai-writing-tool-foundations.md), 15 minutes.

An AI draft reads smooth and says little. The fix is a repeatable edit, not a better prompt. Run this pass on every draft before it leaves your desk. Cut the filler Delete the throat-clearing: "it is important to note", "in today's fast-paced world", "delve into", "unlock the power of". If a paragra…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how AI writing tool foundations works](https://aiwriting.fyi/academy/ai-writing-tool-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://aiwriting.fyi/academy/ai-writing-tool-foundations/the-editing-pass).