That’s the big question right now. The topic of AI is a controversial topic depending on who you ask. For some it’s a tool to aid them in expressing their creativity in a way they might not have been able to do so on their own. While others see it as a program that could ultimately affect their livelihood due to higher up seeing it as a cheaper option then having to pay a person to do it.

Yes, it can be misused and treated as a short cut for a quick buck. But maybe it can also be used to bring a story to life that a writer can’t quite figure out how to put into words. It’s a fine line that has to be approached carefully, when does it go from a helpful resource to a crutch doing all the work.

This was the rabbit hole I found myself in the other day. I was having issues word an author bio, which is not unusual because I’m not a good hype person for myself. So I decided to put it through an AI program to see if it could polish it up. It took my words and add more substance to them, something I have a huge problem doing. That got me thinking how well could AI craft a story with someone holding its hand.

A few years back I started a story that formed from a dream a friend had and had gotten a few chapters in when I lost interest. It was a good idea, I just couldn’t figure out how to get past the initial set up. So, after a late night delve into creative chaos, I decided to try something I scoffed at for years.

Using the chapters I started, I’m going to see if I can complete a full novel using AI. I won’t just publish a book with complete nonsense, I plan on proofreading and editing the story as I go, but the bulk of the writing will be done with AI.

I’m hoping to share the journey here. Maybe with some laughable prompts or unexpected results. I am curious to see how it all ends ups, if it’s good or a complete disaster, only time will tell.

Hopefully you all join me on this journey.