Journey Inspired: Blending Tech, Truth, and The Creative Process
- Sharllah Brewster
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
Where Does Your Voice Begin? Navigating AI in Content Creation
Welcome back to Journey Inspired, the space where stories meet strategy and creativity flows freely!
As a Digital Storyteller and Creative Strategist, I live and breathe the intersection of words and technology. We recently discussed the evolving landscape of digital content, and it brings us naturally to one of the most prominent tools shaping our work today: Artificial Intelligence. I am constantly engaging with technology, whether it’s crafting customized, performance-driven websites or simply finding new ways to express the un-niched and un-apologetic stories inspired by simple day-to-day life.
AI promises efficiency, but for those of us who believe that pen and paper are our paint and easel, the question remains: How exactly are we integrating this technology while protecting our unique creative identity? As someone who found my voice within the lines of a notebook, rising from early challenges with Dyslexia and a Stutter, I understand the profound value of authenticity in creation.
Now, I want to open the floor to you, the authors, designers, and creatives who follow this journey: How do you use AI to write your content?
When leveraging AI for written content—be it a professional piece for a client or a personal entry on your own blog—we generally see two primary approaches. But I am genuinely curious about which method is resonating most with our community.
Option 1: AI as the Editor and Polisher
This approach treats AI as a sophisticated refinement tool. The creator types their original content, ensuring the raw idea, the unique perspective, and the specific truth of their narrative are fully captured first.
In this model, the AI steps in only after the initial draft is complete. Its role is to edit, clarify, adjust the tone, check for grammatical errors, or even help structure the piece for maximum engagement. This method allows the author’s unique voice—the voice that cannot exist outside of their own pen—to lead the narrative, while using technology to ensure a seamless user experience (UX) and performance. This keeps the content firmly rooted in the creator's genuine expression.
Option 2: AI as the Initial Draftsman
The alternative is using AI to handle the heavy lifting of generation. In this model, the user might provide a detailed prompt and request the AI to write the entire blog or article.
The human role then shifts to customization, editing, fact-checking, and inserting those personal, authentic details and insights afterward. While incredibly efficient, this method raises crucial questions for the creative strategist: How do we ensure that the final product still reflects our brand’s unique identity and our commitment to timeless storytelling? Is it possible to truly reclaim the narrative and make it fully our own when the bones of the piece were laid down by an algorithm?
For those of us crafting our creative expression and growing fully into our voice, striking that balance between technological strategy and authentic storytelling is vital.
So, tell me: Are you using AI primarily to refine and edit the stories you’ve already spilled onto the page? Or are you leveraging its power to generate the initial concept, allowing you more time for customization afterward?
Connect with me! Drop a comment below or reach out! Let’s discuss how we continue to blend tech and truth in our creative endeavors.
✨ The multifaceted journey continues on my upcoming podcast Unknotted—a space where stories are shared, creativity flows freely, and healing finds its voice.
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Blending Tech, Truth, and Storytelling
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