Authors Need to Use AI (hey, I know) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 15 MIN

Authors Need to Use AI (hey, I know)

from Most Writers Are Fans · host Terry Bartley

In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terry dives into why serious creatives can’t afford to ignore AI ,even if it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. If only people looking for shortcuts use AI, developers will optimize it for laziness and outsourcing, not creativity. Terry argues that by using AI as a thoughtful tool, we can shape its development to support real creative work, demonstrate meaningful use cases, and ensure technology amplifies our thinking rather than replaces it.Whether you’re a writer, artist, or creator of any kind, this episode explores why early, intentional engagement with AI matters for the future of creativity.(00:00) - What even is AI these days?(4:25) - Who AI is ACTUALLY developed for(8:15) - The Byproduct of AI: Inability to Think and Replacing Artists(12:40) - What Artists need to do to fight back

In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terry dives into why serious creatives can’t afford to ignore AI ,even if it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. If only people looking for shortcuts use AI, developers will optimize it for laziness and outsourcing, not creativity. Terry argues that by using AI as a thoughtful tool, we can shape its development to support real creative work, demonstrate meaningful use cases, and ensure technology amplifies our thinking rather than replaces it.Whether you’re a writer, artist, or creator of any kind, this episode explores why early, intentional engagement with AI matters for the future of creativity.(00:00) - What even is AI these days?(4:25) - Who AI is ACTUALLY developed for(8:15) - The Byproduct of AI: Inability to Think and Replacing Artists(12:40) - What Artists need to do to fight back

NOW PLAYING

Authors Need to Use AI (hey, I know)

0:00 15:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Most Writers Are Fans?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Most Writers Are Fans episode published?

This episode was published on January 8, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terry dives into why serious creatives can’t afford to ignore AI ,even if it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. If only people looking for shortcuts use AI, developers will optimize it for laziness and outsourcing,...

Can I download this Most Writers Are Fans episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!