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Welcome to this week’s Consulting the Machine!
Ever dreamed of writing a story but felt stuck?
AI is here to spark your creativity, making writing fun and accessible for everyone.
In this edition, we explore how AI tools help beginners craft stories, poems, or even scripts.
Inside, we'll share:
Quick tips to start creative writing with AI
How AI helps get you from writer’s block to author
3 simple AI tools to aid your creative writing
🔍THIS WEEK’S FOCUS
How AI Turns Your Ideas into Stories
Introducing Sarah, a busy executive with a passion for storytelling but no time to write.
She discovered AI tools that suggest plot twists or character ideas, helping her draft a short fantasy tale during her coffee breaks. T
Tools like Grok act like a brainstorming buddy, offering prompts or continuing where she left off.
For example, Sarah typed, “A dragon guards a hidden village,” and the AI suggested a backstory about the dragon’s lost family.
AI helps non-writers explore creative ideas without needing fancy skills.
From crafting novels to journaling, AI makes writing approachable, letting anyone turn fleeting ideas into stories.
It’s like having a co-writer who’s always ready to help.
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🛠CONSULT THE MACHINE! - TRY IT YOURSELF
Get Started with Your First AI Story
Ready to spark your own story? Try this beginner-friendly challenge with Grok (free at grok.com).
1) Visit grok.com and sign in (or create a free account).
2) Type this prompt: “Give me a creative writing prompt for a short story about a magical forest.”
3) Pick the prompt you like best and write a 100-word story based on it.
4) If you’re stuck, ask Grok, “Continue this story: [paste your first sentence].”
No experience needed, just let your imagination flow!
🗂TOOLS OF THE WEEK
Three AI Tools To Spark Your Story Telling
Here are three AI tools perfect for creative writing,
They are designed to be approachable for non-technical users.
Each offers unique features to spark your storytelling.
Sudowrite (Free trial at sudowrite.com)
Sudowrite is a creative writer’s dream, built for fiction. It helps brainstorm characters, settings, or plot twists and enhances your writing with vivid descriptions. Tip: Use the “Describe” feature to add sensory details (like smells or sounds) to a scene. Just paste a sentence and select “Describe” to make your story pop.NovelAI (Free trial at novelai.net)
NovelAI specializes in story generation, letting you craft narratives or continue existing ones in your style. It’s great for novels or interactive storytelling. Tip: Start with a short story idea, then use the “Storyteller” mode to let the AI suggest the next plot point while you guide the direction.Squibler (Free plan at squibler.io)
Squibler helps organize and generate stories, perfect for beginners writing books or screenplays. It offers templates and AI-assisted scene creation. Tip: Use the “Smart Writer” to generate a new scene by inputting your characters and setting, then tweak the output to match your voice.
🏘️COMMUNITY CORNER
Share Your AI Written Stories
We’d love to hear your AI writing adventures!
Reader Justin shared how he used an AI tool to create a poem about his dog, sparking joy in his writing group.
Have you tried AI for a story, poem, or journal? What was it like?
Send us your experience or a short sample of your AI-assisted writing to be featured next time.
Email your story to [email protected].
Let’s build a community of creative writers exploring AI together!
🗓WHAT’S NEXT
Next week, we’re diving into AI for Boosting Productivity!
Discover how AI can save you time on tasks like organizing schedules or drafting emails, leaving more room for what you love.
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