The idea of using artificial intelligence to gain a competitive advantage in the writing industry is widely debated. Many people claim that doing so would lead to a deluge of concerns from losing human touch and creativity to jobs and essential skills. Indeed, when writing, it’s the individual’s perspective that comes first. For a writer, it’s not about words and well-written vocabulary. Instead, it’s more about what’s being said and more importantly, how it’s being said. Often, we hear, especially from creative people, that suddenly an idea gets triggered. The same is true with writers. Only when they feel something within, do they create something unique. If they need to, they don’t mind getting away from the crowd for a while in order to listen to what’s brewing on in their heads and hearts. Haven’t we heard from so many writers interviewed, saying it took them 1- 2 years to write any marvellous edition? They not only buy time to create content of the heart, but also touch the hearts of many people, thanks to their individuality and uniqueness.
For things such as publishing, editing, leveraging Search Engine Optimization, rephrasing, getting an idea of the topics for writing content, AI is definitely helpful. However, giving artificial intelligence instructions to write something, and editing from there is not the best way to achieve the bond between a writer and a reader.
I am not sure how readers would feel confident about reading books or stories in this AI-based era. Books written years ago by people with good insights make people feel that way. For example, books such as “The intelligent investor”, written by Warren E Buffett in 1949, “How to stop worrying and start living”, published by Dale Carnegie in 1948. The latest book, “Think like a monk”, was authored by Jay Shetty in 2020. Didn’t they struggle and find their way out and share their experience with the public? Basically, when people experience something on their own, and then write about it, readers feel like if they could, why can’t we? Any piece of writing that comes from the heart creates a bond between writers and readers. Now imagine people reading stuff dictated by a machine. How would the impact be? How well will the writer’s feelings be conveyed to the readers? Wouldn’t readers be more confused about whether the book should be considered a role model?
Writers need to be wise when using AI. Yet, I firmly believe that writers should create their own writing content that comes from their heart, not machines.
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