What's the future of the freelance writing industry for the second half of 2024? I hear people bemoaning the fact that AI now exists; and worrying that Chat GPT has taken over the job of writers. But I don't think that's true. I've heard it said that "writing is thinking slowed down." And I believe that's true. AI writes quickly, but it has no original thoughts. It only gathers old information, reconfigures it, and spits it back out. Don't get me wrong; I'm not anti-AI. I've found it useful for making lists and starting outlines. But I have yet to see it produce content that passes muster. I believe: 1. We are on our way out of the freelance writing slump that started in 2023. 2. Opportunities for quality freelance writing services will continue to expand, thanks in part to the federal non-compete law set to take effect in August. 3. Niching down to a specialty area where you have expertise as a writer will be more important than ever if you want to be a high earner. What do you believe? Are you optimistic about the state of freelance writing?
There has to be human input at one end or the other of the writing process. Either take what the AI spits out, and rework it in line with your own stories and perspectives. Or include your own stories and perspectives in the material you give the AI to work from, and let it build from there. But if you haven't added something unique to the mix, it's no different from what anyone else can produce, so it has little value.
AI will never overcome authenticity! Good writers will continue to have an audience!
I agree with you Julie good real human writers will always be needed.
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2moWhat's the federal non compete law? I hadn't heard about this Julie Cunningham, MPH, RD