Robots vs. Writer’s Block: How AI can help you find your words again

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A frustrating and all-too-common experience for writers is writer's block. Your mind goes blank, and the words just won't come out. It's like running into a wall. But, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have a powerful tool to help them get back to their 💛 creative flow.

AI can help writers break through writer’s block in a few different ways. For those who struggle with "blank page syndrome," it can, for example, generate ideas and topics. AI can also use natural language processing to analyze existing works, suggesting ways to improve them. Additionally, AI-based tools can generate content from scratch, saving time and energy.

All in all, AI provides some relief for writers struggling with writer’s block. AI gives writers a better chance to find the words and write more efficiently by generating ideas, creating content, and providing feedback. So, whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding writer, harness the power of AI and break through your writer’s block.

I used ChatGPT, and it returned with the following responses during one of our conversations:

Bo: What is your autobiography?

ChatGPT is a trained computer program

Bo: Can you help me rewrite my letter so that it is clearer, more interesting, uses the active voice, is concise, and has better adjectives, as if telling a brilliant story?

ChatGPT rewrites

Bo: I’m currently experiencing writer’s block, so your help is a huge relief.

ChatGPT advises

Bo: Do you experience writer's block?

Insentience of ChatGPT

Bo: If you ever run into writer’s block, then you’re only human?

Self-promotion of ChatGPT

Bo: Do you self-promote?

Goal of ChatGPT

Bo: So, you do have a main goal?

Utility of ChatGPT

Bo: What’s your human opinion on using artificial intelligence to overcome writer’s block?

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