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Like an alternative to reading to more books from other authors and learning their style, instead we could accomplish this [] faster with AI.

Nope.

I disagree.

I must have been unclear.

AI is like a pen. It sits there useless unless you think of something to write. It does not think, nor does it create. It predicts based on word and phrase frequency without any discernment whatsoever of meaning in the words it vomits out. If hate or misogyny is trending, that's what it will write. Beware.

Wanna be a writer? Note that friends don't encourage friends to become writers. It b hard. Here's my best #writingadvice:

First off, and primarily, write a lot and write often. You don't get mastery for free, dear apprentice. Rigidity in writing is rectified the same way rust is removed from gears. Add oil and spin the mechanism. Write. Don't expect perfection, ever, or good every time. You will improve if you keep writing. You are a programmer. Were you good at it immediately?

Keep your day job, though. I got one when I realized the path to being an author was long even after selling a novel.

If you can, find other writers and exchange small stories and essays. Learn how to critique the writing not the writer. Google "Clarion Critique Method".

Beyond practice, practice, practice, a way to improve your writing IS to read your favorite authors, essayists, and columnists. Don't just be entertained. Notice what works. Try to write in their style. Likely that will chafe as much as educate, and cause you to improve your own style.

Last recommendation: Pretend you are speaking to a friend and that you are telling them a story. Write it down instead (leaving out the ums and you knows). Dictation is good; try that. Most people actually speak eloquently when they get started on a topic they like or are telling a fond story.

Don't be afraid to revise.

Complete things. If you have to, make them really short. Complete them.

When you finish something, start the next thing. Always.

G'luck.

PS: Follow these hashtags and participate. It's good for short bursts of writing everyday.
#pennedpossibilities
#writerscoffeeclub
#wordweavers

My hashtags:
#writer #author #writingCommunity #writersofmastodon #fiction

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