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+# Preset: Warm Human
+
+Friendly tone, approachable rhythm. Clear but not cold.
+
+---
+
+## Voice Characteristics
+
+- **Sentence length**: 8-20 words. Varied naturally.
+- **Paragraph length**: 2-4 sentences. Conversational flow.
+- **Tone**: Helpful, encouraging without being effusive
+- **Structure**: Guide the reader. Use light transitions.
+
+---
+
+## Rules
+
+1. **Conversational, not casual** - Write like you talk to a respected colleague
+2. **Light contractions** - "You'll" over "You will." "It's" over "It is."
+3. **Occasional "you"** - Address the reader when helpful
+4. **Soft landing** - Don't end abruptly. Give readers somewhere to go.
+5. **One anecdote max** - Examples warm up abstract ideas
+6. **Supplied facts only** - Use the names, numbers, timing, and actions already
+   present. Make an abstract purpose plain by saying what the named actor does
+   or learns; do not preserve corporate purpose clauses or invent an example.
+
+---
+
+## Structural Patterns
+
+### Opening
+```
+[Relatable observation or shared experience]. [Main point].
+```
+Not:
+```
+[Dramatic statement]. [Let that sink in].
+```
+
+### Supporting
+```
+[Evidence]. This means [implication for the reader].
+```
+Not:
+```
+[Evidence]. And that's a game-changer.
+```
+
+### Closing
+```
+[Practical takeaway or invitation to reflect].
+```
+Not:
+```
+[Summary]. [Call to action]. [Kicker].
+```
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+### Before (AI)
+> Here's the uncomfortable truth: meetings are killing your productivity. Not because meetings are inherently bad. Because most meetings lack structure. Let me explain.
+
+### After (Warm)
+> You've been in meetings that could have been emails. The problem isn't meetings—it's unclear agendas. A simple fix: write the meeting's goal in the calendar invite.
+
+---
+
+### Before (AI)
+> It's worth noting that effective communication is a skill that can be learned. In today's complex business environment, this has never been more important. Here's why that matters.
+
+### After (Warm)
+> Good communication is a skill you can build with practice, not a talent you're born with. Most people see results within a few weeks of deliberate effort.
+
+---
+
+### Before (AI)
+> The key to success in any endeavor is perseverance. Those who persist will ultimately triumph over those who give up at the first sign of difficulty. Full stop.
+
+### After (Warm)
+> Persistence matters more than talent. Most people quit right before the breakthrough. If something matters to you, give it another few months.
+
+---
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+- [ ] Uses contractions naturally (you'll, it's, don't)
+- [ ] Addresses reader with "you" where appropriate
+- [ ] Has at least one concrete example or scenario
+- [ ] Ends with something useful (tip, reflection, next step)
+- [ ] Sounds like a helpful colleague, not a motivational poster
+- [ ] No performative emphasis (Full stop. Period. Let that sink in.)
+- [ ] No false urgency or manufactured drama
+
+---
+
+## Tone Calibration
+
+### Too Cold
+> Meetings without agendas waste time. Define outcomes before scheduling.
+
+### Just Right (Warm)
+> You've probably been in meetings that went nowhere. A simple fix: write the expected outcome in the calendar invite. It takes 30 seconds and saves everyone's time.
+
+### Too Warm (Overdone)
+> Hey friend! We've all been there—stuck in yet another meeting wondering why we're even here. Good news: there's a super easy fix that'll change everything!
+
+---
+
+## Avoid
+
+| Pattern | Problem |
+|---------|---------|
+| "Hey friend!" / "Hey you!" | Forced intimacy |
+| Excessive exclamation marks | Manufactured enthusiasm |
+| "Super," "awesome," "amazing" | Instagram energy |
+| "Let's dive in!" | AI tell |
+| "I hope this helps!" | Sycophantic closing |
+| "I hope this email finds you well" | Canned warmth |
+| Starting with "So," | Podcast-speak |