Our question for August 7th is one that’s on many readers’ (and writers’) minds: Do you use AI in your writing and if so how? Do you use it for your posts? Incorporate it into your stories? Use it for research? Audio?
Is what they’re reading created by a REAL author or by Artificial Intelligence? I define REAL as living, breathing, independently thinking human writer making (or trying to) a living from the stories in their own heads with hands on keys or voice in mic. The ideas, the words, the characters, the dialog, the situations, the HEART of the story is REAL author work NOT the product of a question asked of a writing program to create a scenario from a series of prompts. This is NOT to be confused with proofing programs that search out typos or poor sentence structuring. That’s corrective editing, not creative work. I, for one, could never ask AI to “create” from prompts because I’d always wonder if it came up with unique responses or the same dang paragraphs it piecemealed for a hundred other writers. The only way a writer can guarantee original work is to do the work (which, to me, is the BEST part of our job!) and then leave the “Clean up on paragraph five!” to artificial tidying.
As for research, research is research. You’re gathering facts/information upon which to hang your creative situations. I suppose that would include asking AI to provide examples of a particular point of view or plot device from other work. We do the same thing every time we read a book of fact or fiction. We’re filing away situational information to support or inspire our own. Perhaps as my creative imagination starts to fade in my geriatric years, I might ask AI to find me examples of a particular trope, not to utilize but to inspire my imagination. Imagination is NOT artificial. It’s the fuel for fiction.
Can’t wait to discover YOUR take on this cutting edge question!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. The awesome co-hosts for the August 7th posting of the IWSG will be are Feather Stone, Kim Lajevardi, Diedre Knight, C. Lee McKenzie, and Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen!
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I think you defined it best as what is AI in writing confuses some writers.
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree to your approach to using Al.
ReplyDeleteI agree that research is research, gathering facts to incorporate into your own writing project. We were taught not to plagiarize (see there, the word popped up so I didn't have to research the correct spelling!) but to put into our own words how we interpreted the information.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! Great description and how I feel about using AI to write. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteLisa Buie-Collard by the way!
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