Using AI and Being Human

I spend so much time with other writers and I’m shocked by how few people are talking about Generative AI. Are you all just trying to wrap your heads around it? 

The one person I’ve found who is as excited about this as I am is Joanna Penn. I became a patron just so I could watch all her videos on this topic. I’ve learned so much in the past week and I’ve only scratched the surface.

Here’s how I’m thinking about my writing in light of Generative AI:

Double Down on Being Human

1. Make it personal: I aim to tell stories that only I (a human) can write. Machines can crank out formulaic stories, but they can’t tell my story with vulnerability, heart and humour. 

2. Build connection and community: I aim to develop more meaningful real-life relationships. From a professional standpoint, I’m inspired by this book: The Art of the Gathering by Pray Parker.

3. Be physically present: I want to participate in more live events. Maybe even experiment with audio and video!

4. Collect and create physical books: I want to produce gorgeous physical books (in addition to the tech-driven formats). I like to think of a physical book as a keepsake. An affordable luxury.