Integrating artificial intelligence into writing and illustration projects has seen its fair share of contention.

Yet, when done judiciously, AI can significantly enhance these creative processes. Embracing AI in my writing and illustration projects is not about relinquishing my creativity but rather about harnessing tools that make that creativity sharper, more refined, and more impactful.

To understand my viewpoint, it’s vital to realize that, historically, writers and illustrators have always sought aids and tools to improve their work.

The progression has been relentless, from the quill pen to modern-day word processors. AI is just another step on this evolutionary ladder.

Is it wrong for machines to relieve us of complex tasks? Is it unethical to set a DSLR to the automatic setting, that little green square that tells the camera to adjust exposure and focus automatically?

Of course not. That green square upholds photographers’ creativity, helping them quickly achieve their vision.

Sometimes, tools, whether human or AI, are needed to refine and enhance our initial creative bursts.

For years, I worked as a copy editor, enhancing and sometimes heavily revising the work of others, many of whom struggled profoundly with the art of writing. Nobody whined about the ethical implications of my input or its impact on the originality of the content. So, why the outcry when silicon does the job?

The era of AI isn’t about the machine surpassing us but about us working hand in hand with technology.

Whether a human tool or a silicon-based one, the goal remains unchanged: to improve and refine my creative expressions.

Let’s embrace AI not as a threat but as an ally in our continual pursuit of excellence in writing and illustration.