AI

The article argues that large language models (LLMs) have contributed to the decline of traditional paragraph writing online, promoting fragmented, “spaghetti writing” styles characterized by excessive line breaks and bullet points that disrupt cohesive thought. This trend, once prevalent only in social media, is spreading to other online spaces where thoughtful, contiguous paragraphs were once the norm, diminishing the quality of written communication. The author encourages writers to relearn paragraph structure to foster clearer, more meaningful writing and support a more literate digital culture.

https://arhan.sh/blog/bring-back-the-paragraph/

The author argues that using AI to write substantive texts—such as essays, reports, or novels—is generally unwise because the writing process is integral to thinking, AI-generated writing tends to be vague and subtly incorrect in ways that are hard to detect, and presenting AI-written text without disclosure is misleading. While AI can be helpful for tasks like brainstorming, editing, or data analysis, relying on it to produce core content can compromise clarity, accuracy, and intellectual rigor, and should only be done with clear labeling to maintain ethical transparency.

https://www.erichgrunewald.com/posts/why-i-think-you-should-almost-never-use-ai-to-write-anything-substantive/

The article explores the evolving landscape for professional writers amid technological advancements and shifting economic conditions, particularly focusing on how AI tools and changing publishing models challenge traditional writing careers. It highlights the need for writers to adapt their creative processes and professional strategies to sustain their work in a rapidly transforming industry.

https://tedthoughts.substack.com/p/the-end-of-the-working-writer

Hugh Howey reflects on the transformation of writing and publishing brought by artificial intelligence, marking the end of a roughly decade-long era where writing was difficult but publishing was accessible and affordable. He highlights how AI-generated books are now competing with human-authored works, leading to challenges in proving authorship authenticity and reshaping readers’ and publishers’ attitudes. Howey predicts that future literary culture will include coexistence of AI-created and human-authored “meat books,” new tools to document writing processes, and evolving author-reader interactions shaped by AI assistance.

https://hughhowey.com/the-end-of-an-era/