I SEE IT NOW: IT’S WRITERS VS. AI — AND THE RACE IS ON!

What I’ve Learned in Two Months of the AI Writers’ Room

Are you ready to RUUMMMMMMMMMBLE!?!? 💥👊🤖📖

Two months in, and The AI Writers’ Room has nearly 500 subscribers—half of them in the last two weeks. That tells me one thing:

Writers want to talk about AI.

This post is a re-introduction for new readers and a reset for those who’ve been here from the beginning. Let’s get to it.

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THE AI RACE IS ON 🚨

I recently read about a South Korean company that’s making soap-opera-style TikTok series—3-5 short episodes for free, then $10 for the next batch.

They’re killing it.

It made me realize: The real race isn’t AI vs. Writers. It’s Creators vs. Platforms.

Here’s where we’re heading:

🔥 AI-generated content optimized purely for engagement metrics.

🤖 Hybrid content where AI and humans work together—sometimes seamlessly, sometimes eerily.

🎬 Independent creators who build direct relationships with their audience and make money without middlemen.

So, where does that leave us?

If you’re a writer, here’s what you need to be asking:

👉 Who controls the algorithms that decide what gets seen?

👉 Can audiences be satisfied with AI-generated slop?

👉 How do we get better at making work that breaks through the algorithm?

🚀 Your turn: Do you think audiences will accept AI content if it’s “good enough”? Leave a comment.

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WE HAVE TO BE BETTER THAN AI. HERE’S HOW.

I believe:

1️⃣ Audiences WILL watch AI slop. If the AI gets good enough at making “better-than-average” junk, people will consume it.

2️⃣ Certain stories can only be told by humans. But that window won’t stay open forever.

3️⃣ Creators need to master the algorithm game NOW. Because soon, AI will do that too.

That means we have to:

✅ Understand what the algorithm prioritizes. Will platforms start sharing this info, like YouTube does?

✅ Make work the algorithm recognizes without selling our souls. (Is this SEO for AI? Network notes 2.0? “Our audience loves sympathetic characters. What if Ellen gets a puppy?”)

✅ Trust our gut—and use AI to sharpen our instincts. Because you still know what makes a great story.

📝 How do you feel about tailoring work to be recognized by algorithms? Sellout move or survival strategy? Leave a comment.

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AI IS A TOOL, NOT A THREAT—IF WE USE IT RIGHT

Two months ago, I started this newsletter thinking:

• The future of media belongs to creators who own their audience.

• We have to stop thinking of AI as the enemy and start using it as a second brain.

• Our job isn’t to fight the algorithm—it’s to make sure it sees our work.

Since then, I’ve tested AI tools that:

🧠 Help refine stories and characters.

📊 Profile target audiences.

🛠️ Suggest rewrites based on engagement trends.

And now I have a new mission:

I’m going to test AI writing tools like Sudowrite, Novelcrafter, and others to see if they actually make us better writers—or just better at faking it.

🔥 Have you tried any AI writing tools? Which ones are worth using? Drop a comment below.

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MY CURRENT AI WRITING PROCESS

Right now, I use four major AI tools like a writers’ room:

💡 Claude – My brainstorming partner. (Best for noodling on ideas.)

🔍 ChatGPT – My explainer. (Great for technical clarity.)

📚 NotebookLM/Gemini – My memory bank. (Keeps track of previous work.)

🕵️‍♂️ Perplexity – My research assistant.

Yes, it’s kludgy. Yes, I feed things back and forth. But here’s why it works:

✏️ It forces me to articulate my ideas more clearly.

💡 The sheer volume of suggestions sparks unexpected insights.

⚡ It eliminates ‘blank page syndrome’—there’s always something to respond to.

Your turn: How do you use AI in your writing? Or are you avoiding it? Tell me in the comments.

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AI WON’T MAKE YOU BORING—UNLESS YOU LET IT.

AI can make your writing flat and predictable. But it doesn’t have to.

Recent studies show AI boosts creativity by 41% for writers who struggle with idea generation. But writers who rely on AI too much lose their edge.

🚨 Solution?

📌 Use AI to start. Write the hard part yourself.

📌 Experiment with different tools, but don’t let them dictate your voice.

📌 Set aside “no AI” time to keep your skills sharp.

What’s your biggest fear about AI and writing? Let’s talk in the comments.

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THE NEXT PHASE: REAL AI TOOL TESTS 🚀

Over the next few weeks, I’m testing:

🛠️ Sudowrite – AI-generated plot beats and rewrites.

📚 Novelcrafter – Long-form storytelling AI.

🤖 Claude Pro vs. ChatGPT-4o – Which one actually helps creativity?

I’ll report back with:

✅ Does it save time?

✅ Does it preserve voice?

✅ Is it worth the price?

✅ Can it help you define and find you audience?

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FINAL QUESTION FOR YOU:

💬 What’s your biggest challenge in writing with (or against) AI?

I want this Substack to be a conversation. Let’s make that happen. Leave a comment below. Let’s figure this out together.

👊 We’re the guinea pigs. Let’s make this experiment count.

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About The AI Writers’ Room

This newsletter explores how writers can use AI as a tool. Every week, I share practical insights, tool reviews, and strategies to help writers stay ahead in the AI era. If you’re a writer navigating this changing landscape, subscribe below!

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