Ethics, AI, and Authorship: Breaking New Ground
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Ethics, AI, and Authorship: Breaking New Ground

After our in-depth look at character development techniques, I want to take some time to delve into the issue of Ethics, AI, and Authorship as it deals with Copyright. This is the first of a new mini-series for the AI Assisted Writer. While this is by no means legal advice, I want to deepen and expand the discussion on this important, and constantly evolving topic.

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Leveraging AI in Writing: An In-depth Look at Scene-Level Outlines

Leveraging AI in Writing: An In-depth Look at Scene-Level Outlines

As we continue our exploration of using artificial intelligence in the writing process, specifically the OpenAI language model, ChatGPT, we are now ready to delve deeper into our story structure. After our comprehensive walkthrough of Act One and chapter-level outlining, we turn our attention towards crafting scene-level outlines.

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From Concept to Story: Using AI for Plot Development
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From Concept to Story: Using AI for Plot Development

Creating a captivating story isn't just about great characters or intriguing dialogue; it involves a deep understanding of the narrative structure, pacing, and timing. Recently, I turned to ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI, to help me outline Act One of a novel I've been working on. I found the experience not just helpful, but transformative. Here's how it all played out.

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Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: Worldbuilding

Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: Worldbuilding

Welcome back to the fourth installment of our series on how AI can be utilized in the worldbuilding process for supernatural fiction. If you've been following along, you'll recall that we started with a pair of intriguing story synopses that wove together elements of psychological horror, surreal fantasy, hidden histories, and familial bonds. Our protagonist, Ava, stood at the heart of both these narratives, anchored in a town brimming with supernatural occurrences.

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Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: From Concept to Cast
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Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: From Concept to Cast

Welcome back to another edition of The AI-Assisted Writer! Today, we're diving into the depths of our protagonist Ava, and the vibrant supporting cast of our psychological horror novel. I'm excited to share how I used AI, specifically ChatGPT, to help flesh out Ava and tease out the quirky ensemble surrounding her in this uncanny town.

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Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: Expanding a High-Level Concept

Harnessing AI for Novel Writing: Expanding a High-Level Concept

Our high-level concept now takes the form of a single sentence: A young woman and her friends find themselves trapped in a town that seems to exist outside time and space, where the rules of reality seem to be overwritten on a whim. The next step is to transform that high-level concept into a full paragraph that describes the plot of the story. This is where the Snowflake Method and AI can be incredibly useful.

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