AI needs You
Don't believe the hype. AI tools aren't here to replace scribblers. They're here to amp up our game. LLM and their ilk can crush the tedious, soul-draining tasks scribblers dread. Think continuity checks, formatting fixes, and other busywork that drains our time and energy.
By offloading these support tasks to AI, scribblers can focus on the high-level creative. We need to bring the vision, direction, and heart. ‘Cuz without analog-us steering the ship, AI is just recycling pilfered patterns from its training data. It’s rad at remixing, but when it comes to mind-blowing originality or subverting tropes and expectations? Humans in the loop still add awesomeness.
What keeps human scribblers relevant? Emotions, baby. AI can mimic patterns, but it struggles to replicate the soul-shaking vulnerability of blood and guts, which we humans should be laying on the line every time we put pen to paper. It’s those raw and relatable revelations that engage audiences and foster connection.
Audiences don’t just consume our stories. They connect with us, the storytellers, artists, scribblers, and filmmakers. They pay attention to our personalities, cheering on our victories and forgiving our fails. Right? No? Okay… more likely they’re shredding and canceling us for being cringe after a particularly heinous retcon.
The approaching onslaught of AI-generated slop might initially devalue the market for makers, but a scarcity of quality, intentionality, and cultural relevance will generate value for standout creators who stay in the game. What will set scribblers apart is not just the “what’s” getting made but the “who” that’s making it. To rise above robo-content, scribblers must bring their emotional truth, creative spark, and analog authenticity.
Master Your Niche: Hone your expertise in a genre, style, or community where your voice and perspective are unmatched. The ability to articulate your vision will become a core skill.
Ride the AI Wave: Embrace AI tools to crank out content while keeping your unique voice front and center.
Focus on Storytelling: AI can write sentences; you can write stories that resonate.
Engage the Fandom: Fans want to support creators they connect with, and most creators want to feel seen and appreciated. In a future where AI tools are widespread, creators will distinguish themselves through their content and personality, transparency, and audience engagement. Share those behind-the-scenes moments, host live brainstorming sessions, or collaborate with fans to shape your story worlds.
Monetization Models: Subscription models or microtransactions allow fans to fund creators or access exclusive experiences.
Market Segmentation: High-volume, low-cost content (AI-driven and widely accessible) will coexist with premium, handcrafted stories by scribblers who deliver awesome work that’s artisanal and/or exclusive.
Whether you like it or not - the bots are joining the band. But you’re still the lead singer. So, find ways to balance the turbo-charged output potential of AI with the heartfelt human stories only you can tell.
You’re never facing the blank page alone. You have your scribbler’s toolbox. So, ABS. Always. Be. Scribbling.
