110. AI, Agency Decay, and the Messy Draft Worth Writing

Is AI quietly eroding your creative confidence? I’m sharing what I’m seeing in manuscripts as an editor, discussing the concept of “agency decay,” and making a case for why the messy, uncertain work of drafting is exactly where your writer’s voice gets made.In this episode:Why AI-generated pages are recognizable to agents, editors, and book coachesWhat “agency decay” is and how it chips away at your creative confidence over timeThe difference between using AI as a tool vs. letting it replace your creative work3 practical strategies to reclaim your voice and trust yourself on the pageFor fiction writers, memoir writers, and anyone who’s been tempted to outsource the blank page, this one’s for you.To find more on Nicole, visit nicolemeier.com