In this Ask Beth & Lisa episode, the hosts dive into the complex topic of using artificial intelligence as a writing tool. They share personal anecdotes, practical strategies, and ethical considerations for writers navigating AI in the creative process.
Key Discussion Points:
- Recent Highlights: Beth and Lisa reference two previous episodes with editor Joel Brigham and encourage listeners to grab the accompanying cheat sheets at writerswithwrinkles.net by signing up for the newsletter.
- AI as a Writing Tool: The duo clarifies that AI should not be used as a ghostwriter but can serve as an effective assistant in the writing process.
- Ethical Use Cases:
- Organizing messy revision notes into actionable workflows.
- Generating setting-specific sensory details.
- Providing era-specific context for historical scenes.
- Verifying world-building consistency in fantasy and speculative fiction.
- Cautionary Insights:
- AI-generated writing often lacks voice and over-explains.
- Always fact-check AI outputs, especially historical or technical information.
- Be wary of labeling files poorly—both hosts share horror stories of lost drafts and mismatched versions.
- Creative Challenges:
- Writing and revising across genres.
- Navigating tech hiccups and summer distractions.
- Rediscovering joy in storytelling through character and genre shifts.
Conclusion:
Beth and Lisa emphasize that AI, when used ethically and strategically, can streamline parts of the writing process without replacing creativity. They encourage listeners to share their own AI usage stories and remind writers to trust their instincts—especially when choosing literary agents. Don’t forget to check out the private Facebook group, The Waiting Room, for peer support and upcoming questions for literary agent Leslie Zampetti’s September episode.
Mentioned Links:
- Cheat Sheets: writerswithwrinkles.net
- Facebook Group: The Waiting Room (via Writers With Wrinkles community)
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