10 Creative Alternatives to Em Dashes in Your Writing

Published On Tue May 27 2025
10 Creative Alternatives to Em Dashes in Your Writing

ChatGPT's Em Dash Addiction

Are you like me, growing increasingly frustrated with OpenAI's ChatGPT for its excessive use of em dashes? It seems like almost every other sentence is hijacked by this punctuation mark. While I understand that it's part of the training data, the overuse is becoming overwhelming. I used to be a fan of em dashes myself, but let's face it—they aren't as prevalent globally.

It's time to allow commas and periods to fulfill their intended roles. Let's get back to natural writing without relying too heavily on em dashes. How to Use an Em Dash to Make a Line Flow — CRAFT | POLISH

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