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Authors champion writing's tedious parts over AI

Novelists Anne Enright and Yann Martel advocate for embracing the tedious aspects of writing, suggesting that boredom and inefficiency are crucial for creative breakthroughs. Martel likens using AI for writing to hiring someone for sex, implying it bypasses the essential, personal experience of creation. Both authors highlight that the "boring bits" and "wastes of time" are where unexpected ideas and the true joy of writing emerge. AI

IMPACT Authors express skepticism about AI's role in creative writing, valuing human inefficiency for novel ideas.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces from authors discussing their views on AI in creative writing.

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    Good read. '... it’s hard to find any creative worker who can contradict the Irish novelist Anne Enright when she said, “I wait for boredom to kick in because b

    Good read. '... it’s hard to find any creative worker who can contradict the Irish novelist Anne Enright when she said, “I wait for boredom to kick in because boredom, for me, is a very good sign.” The boring bits are the best part of writing. The boring bits allow the mind to wa…