For a smile...

 

Thought for Today

 It's a sad day for me, and my heart is aching. Mankind is capable for such nobleness and greatness at times and yet at other times be so vile and despicable.

IWSG - September 2025

 

 

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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!

The awesome co-hosts for the September 3 posting of the IWSG are
Kim Lajevardi, Natalie Aguirre, Nancy Gideon, and Diedre Knight!

September 3 question - What are your thoughts on using AI, such as ChatGPT, Raptor, and others with your writing? Would you use it for research, story bible, or creating outlines\beats?

I've lived a long time and seen a lot of changes in technology. And change is rarely easy.

I see AI tools much like the shift from manual typewriters to electric ones, or from the abacus to calculators that now outpace early computers. AI is still simply a tool.

It's helpful for speeding up certain tasks like research, organizing a story bible, or sketching out beats and outlines. And just like with my internet searches pre-AI, I still have the responsibility to verify the information and sources.

What's important (in my humble opinion) is to avoid the temptation to let AI do all the work. As with anything, it's critical that we continue to think for ourselves. Human creativity is the heart of storytelling and still rests with us.

Do you see AI more as a calculator (an assistant that helps with the details),

as a co-pilot that shares more of the journey,

or something to completely avoid?