As writers, we all strive for perfection in every piece we create. Writing can be an arduous and time-consuming task, especially when trying to balance a full-time job, family obligations, and the creation of a novel. In today’s fast-paced society, the importance of maintaining a regular blog posting schedule cannot be overstated. Consistent and engaging content is the key to retaining existing readership and attracting new audiences.

The advent of AI has been transformative to our daily lives, and it has coalesced into the literary field. As writers, many of us harbor mixed emotions in finding ways to balance our passion with our hectic daily schedules. It is hard to overlook the practicality of using AI in less personal and creative realms, such as book reviews, movie reviews, and blog articles.

It is important to highlight that using AI comes with ethical implications. The AI-generated content can never replace the author’s true voice and style. While AI can be a viable means of speedy content creation, the quality and integrity of the writer’s work should never be compromised. It is comforting to know that famous entities, such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, also use AI to assist in content creation. The use of AI in these settings is integral in meeting the high demands of daily content creation.

The question remains, do readers care if AI writes the first draft of a blog entry as long as the end-result is engaging? As writers, we must always keep in mind the preferences of our readers and their expectations. I believe the use of AI in content creation can be a valuable tool, given that it complements the author’s voice and ensures the authenticity of the writing.

Note: I used AI to write this blog post using the following prompt – “using the voice and first person perspective of scott william foley from scottwilliamfoley.com, write a 250 word blog post about my mixed feelings using AI to write blog entries for me. Mention that posting frequently is key to retaining and gaining readership while acknowledging that this is very difficult to do while maintaining a full time job, meeting family obligations, and writing a novel. Verify that I would never use AI to write my fiction for me, but ask if there is any kind of ethical problem in using AI to write less personal and creative works such as book reviews, movie reviews, etc. Of course, write about how I would always edit and make sure I agree with the AI’s content, as all writers should do. Finally, ask if readers truly care if AI writes the first draft of a blog entry as long as the content is engaging.”

Another Note: The image in this post was created by AI as well.