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Books Written by AI Are Garbage — But That’s Not the Point
Why embracing AI as your writing assistant, not your replacement, is the real game-changer
AI is not coming for your book deal.
Most people think AI tools like ChatGPT can churn out entire books that will rival bestsellers, but that’s a massive misconception.
The mistake? They expect a machine to replace human creativity.
When people rely solely on AI to write books, the results are predictable: soulless, flat, and forgettable. I know because I’ve seen it myself. I tried letting AI take the lead once, and what came out was technically correct but lacked any real depth. It was like reading an instruction manual — clear, but without any heart. And let’s face it, the readers will know when something is missing, just like I did.
AI alone can’t replicate the nuance, emotion, and lived experiences that human authors bring to the table. So if you’ve been hoping for AI to write your next masterpiece while you kick back and relax, I’ve got news for you: that’s not happening.
But here’s the twist — AI can make you a better writer, if you know how to use it.
