Book Writing: AI vs. Human - My Thoughts

It seems like everywhere I turn lately, AI is being pushed at me. Maybe I'm old fashioned when it comes to Artificial Intelligence as a way of life, but I prefer to do the work myself. Now don't misunderstand, I believe that AI can be a good thing in small doses and may even be helpful for certain things. But as a writer I have a hard time accepting the idea that a book written using AI will somehow be a better story than one written by a human. As a member of the human species, I can add emotion to my writing that, in my opinion, cannot be equaled by artificial means regardless of the "intelligence" behind it.

AI simply cannot match the blood, sweat, and tears a real person pours into the written words that will give birth to the masterpiece they've dreamed of creating. The idea of working hard to improve over time with each new story is a feeling that is lost if the book was produced by typing in a few key words and asking a machine to compose the manuscript. I get that the "author" may go in and edit, add and/or subtract to try and make it their own work, but it doesn't change the fact that they didn't take the time to actually write the story themselves. And if that's the case, should the author really claim the finished product was written by them? 

I know there are authors who have used AI to help create covers for their books. To each his own, but again, I feel that the give and take between a cover artist and the writer will always produce a product that will better express the vision the author is looking for. Not to mention keeping the cover artist employed to do what they are trained to do--produce quality artwork that gives the reader a glimpse at what's in store for them on the pages between the front and back covers.

I understand that using AI to write a novel isn't technically plagiarism. And I get that the content is being written from scratch and not from stealing someone else's ideas, but for me, it just feels like a shortcut that I'm not willing to take. I want to feel good about the content I produce. Even if it doesn't turn out great, I can claim it as all mine, produced from my thoughts, emotions, and creativity with me connecting all the dots to form the story.

I am not asking anyone to agree with my thoughts on this. I know that some might even pushback hard on this subject... and that's okay. Just as it's okay for me to express my thoughts and my opinion on AI as used for writing, I respect anyone who disagrees with me. What's right for some doesn't mean it's right for all and we're all entitled to our opinions on this subject. The idea that we can think and use our minds to form an opinion is what makes us human. It's also what makes us different from the machines.

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As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog. And of course, your thoughts and comments are always welcome. 😊

Meanwhile, you can find my books here: The Razzman Mystery Crime Files

Until next time...😎

Prolific Author CW Hawes

October marks the 18th installment of the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles series with Ten Million Ways to Die, written by CW Hawes. Hawes is a founding member of The Underground Authors and the brainchild behind the series starring that little town in the Texas Hill Country with a murderous reputation.

Hawes has said that he is very proud of this book and that it's a bang up mystery. I agree. I had the privilege of being able to pre-read a bit of the story and all I can say is that we are all in for a treat. This is one of Hawes' best mysteries. And there is a lot going on in this one. We get to check in with everyone's favorite will they or won't they couple, coffee shop owner Harry Thurgood and Reverend Ember Cole. We also get to witness the nastiness of town socialite Mary Lou Fight, and we have a front row seat as Brother John's Traveling Salvation and Holiness Extravaganza blows into town. And that's just for starters. To see how all these, and other fun, tense, and mysterious characters all come together, mark your calendar for Monday October 23rd when Ten Million Ways to Die hits Amazon.

CW Hawes recently gave us a teaser of his fabulous book when he did a reading on Rob & Joan Carter's Meet the Author Podcast (click to visit site). It's a great little snippet as to why this book needs to be in your personal library. You can see him perform his reading here: CW Hawes Reads!

Hawes is an award-winning poet as well as a bestselling author. He spreads his writing talent throughout many different genres, including horror, mystery, science fiction, post-apocalyptic, decopunk, occult detective, and weird. He has penned several series, standalone, and short stories and has over fifty titles available. You can find them all by clicking here: Amazon.

You can order your copy of Ten Million Ways to Die by clicking here: Ten Million

Here is the blurb:

Secrets. Deadly secrets. Secrets to die for.

Harry Thurgood has a secret life he wants to keep secret. Magnolia Bluff, Texas seemed like the perfect place where he could leave his cares behind.

But when he falls in love with Ember Cole, trouble has found him. Again.

The Reverend Ember Cole has a past and it's a past she wants to keep in the past.

Mary Lou Fight, on the other hand, will leave no stone unturned to find out what the minister is hiding. And if she can destroy Harry Thurgood as well, who has thwarted her plans to defrock Ember, that will be even better.

But Mary Lou isn't the only trouble Harry and Ember face. Police Detective Reece Sovern has two murders to solve. Harry and Ember find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time helping the wrong people. And to Sovern that means the couple is guilty. He just has to find the evidence to prove it.

Now it is a race against time. Can Harry and Ember stay out of hail long enough to untangle themselves from suspicion of murder? And thwart Mary Lou Fight's mission to run the couple out of town?

Ten Million Ways to Die is a killer of a murder mystery. It's an exciting and deadly romp through the small town of Magnolia Bluff. Where murder is always waiting in the wings.

Ten Million Ways to Die. A read to die for. Get your copy today!

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You can check out the entire Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles series here: MBCC Series

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As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog. And of course, your thoughts and comments are always welcome. 😊

Meanwhile, you can find my books here: The Razzman Mystery Crime Files

Until next time...😎