Paste the text you got, then write what you want to say back in a few words. Hemmingway writes a reply the way a person texts: short, natural, and in your voice. You read it, change what you like, and send it yourself.
It only uses what you give it. It will not make up a plan, an excuse or a detail you did not mention, so if something matters, put it in the second box. The words are yours to send or not.
What makes it work
- Paste the message as it is. Their exact words, including the tone they used, help the reply fit the conversation.
- Say your answer plainly. "Can't make it, work ran late, next week?" is enough. It turns that into something that reads well.
- Say who it is from. A text to your partner, your boss and someone you met last week should not sound the same.
An example
Given a friend's text asking "are you still coming tonight? we booked for 8", with the answer "I can't make it, work ran late, but I'd love to next week", a reply along these lines is what to expect:
Ah, I'm so sorry, work ran late and I can't make it tonight. Can we do next week instead? I'd love to.
No long explanation, no formal sign-off. If you want it shorter, lighter or more sorry, ask in the chat and it rewrites it.
More examples
Running late
Their text: "where are you?? we're all here". What you want to say: stuck on the train, fifteen minutes, order without me.
So sorry, I'm stuck on the train. Fifteen minutes away. Order without me and I'll catch up.
Saying no to a second date
Their text: "had a really nice time last night, want to do it again this week?". What you want to say: I had a nice time but didn't feel a spark, and I don't want to lead them on.
Thank you, I enjoyed it too. I didn't feel a spark though, and I'd rather tell you now than leave you guessing.
A worried parent
Their text: "You haven't called in two weeks, is everything ok? Your dad and I worry". What you want to say: I'm fine, just busy with the new job, I'll call on Sunday.
I'm fine, I promise. The new job has taken every evening. I'll call you both on Sunday.
Good news from a friend
Their text: "I GOT THE JOB!!!". What you want to say: so happy for them, let's celebrate this weekend.
No way, that's brilliant! You've worked so hard for this. Let's celebrate this weekend?
Being asked for money you can't lend
Their text: "hey any chance you could lend me £200 till payday?". What you want to say: I can't right now, money is tight for me too.
I'm sorry, I can't right now. Money is tight for me this month too. I hope you get it sorted.
Common questions
Is the text reply generator free?
Yes. Hemmingway has a free trial with no card needed. When free drafts are available, this tool writes the reply on this page, without an account. Otherwise it opens Hemmingway with your answers filled in, you sign up once, and the reply is written in the chat.
Does it send the text for me?
No. It writes the reply and you copy it into your messages and send it yourself. Nothing goes to anyone from Hemmingway unless you choose to send it.
Will it sound like me?
It is built to sound like a person. Hemmingway-1.5, the model behind it, passes GPTZero & Pangram and the top AI detectors 9 times in 10. Adding how you usually talk to this person helps, and you can change any word before you send it.
Can it help with harder messages?
Yes. For more, see the guide to AI text message replies and the breakup text guide.