How Writers Can Survive the AI Storm: Employer Advice

There’s no doubt that AI has become the new norm that everyone needs to adapt to—even writers, as ironic as that sounds!

Everyone needs to realize AI is here to help and not to take your job from you. But that is still possible if you don’t know how to adapt.

As someone who still works with and hires writers, I hope this article helps you stay on top of your writing game!

Understanding your Platform

Being a writer can’t be narrowed down to one field of content or work. It’s a wide range of fields, and that means you need to understand the tools and platforms of your field.

This might be a given fact, but being proficient with the necessary tools will make everyone’s lives easier.

For example, if you use the WordPress dashboard for your work, your employer (or say, your editor-in-chief) shouldn’t have to waste time fixing avoidable issues when reviewing your content.

Remember, writing is not just the words you put together, but also the tools that come with it. And this couldn’t be more true today with AI capabilities to produce the raw content.

Imagine your employer’s situation when they see your content badly edited in WordPress. Put yourself in their shoes and you’ll surely understand the importance of having these basic skills today.

If this obvious tip surprises you, you might be more surprised to learn that I still face these issues today! Sometimes I come across bad SEO content, grammar issues, or poor editing skills. Other times I deal with writers not having the time to review our content structure policy, which makes their end content completely different than what we need.

Keep in mind these are good writers, and sometimes amazing ones too! But these issues create unnecessary difficulties for everyone involved.

Don’t take the risk—avoid common problems, keep yourself equipped with the right skills, and trust me, your company won’t have it easy to replace you with AI!

Welcome the Change, and Don’t Try to Hide the Elephant in the Room

I noticed on some occasions, writers feel the need to rush a “NO” when they are asked about using AI.

From my perspective, if I asked about this, it doesn’t have to mean you are being questioned if you are using AI-generated content in your work. A question like this can simply aim to hear your experience with AI.

That’s why it doesn’t make sense nowadays to shy away from admitting AI existence. Which is why I believe if you are asked about AI, prepare a more creative answer. 

Don’t act like AI is not there, but do the opposite: Tell your employer you don’t use AI for work (if you actually don’t) but that you have experience with AI and always test its new features.

The reality is, on most occasions, companies are not yet ready to move completely from human to machine. Human skill is still fundamental and necessary. But the harsh truth is: AI won’t replace you, but someone who knows how to use it will. 

So don’t mind being flexible and widening your experience with AI. It can be a great tool for your work, and it can help you double your productivity without adding more working hours.

Let’s ask AI!

I know this may sound funny, but sometimes the best approach is to hear what your competitor has to say, and in this case, it's AI itself!

I asked ChatGPT how writers can still be successful, and this is what it says:

Writers can thrive amidst the AI-generated content storm by focusing on their unique strengths—creativity, emotional intelligence, and complex storytelling. While AI can handle data-driven tasks and repetitive content, it lacks the human touch needed for deep, engaging narratives, nuanced perspectives, and the ability to connect on an emotional level with readers.

Successful writers will need to adapt by leveraging AI as a tool rather than a competitor—using it to streamline research, enhance productivity, and support their creative processes. Those who continue to develop their voice, expertise, and ability to engage readers authentically will always remain valuable, regardless of how advanced AI becomes.

You can also consider this as an example of how you can keep thriving at your job as a writer. Asking AI for help to tweak and build your skills can be a nice way to flip the table on the situation. 

I’m not saying that things will be easy, but being fast to adapt and understanding the trends and the reality of the situation can turn the feeling of a dangerous storm into a gold mine of opportunities.

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