My interest in AI writing aids is being frustrated by the rapid progress in the field. Suddenly all the FREE AI writing assistants have changed their offer from FREE to Free with strings attached. In most cases, this is a limited-use option which then turns into an offer of further free use credits providing you subscribe to one of their subscription offers. The price of which is typically linked to word usage.
The other reservation is that the AI platforms I have had a look at do not lend themselves to the writing of Memoir, Autobiography or Family History. Most of the longform writing has been of Fiction. The most common applications are for the creation of web related writing such as blog posts, advertising copy etc.
I have looked at
- ChatGPT
- Sudowrite
- Hyperwtite
- WriteSonic
- Copysmith
- LEX
- CopyAT
- Ryter
I’ve played wit ChatGPT but it is so popular it is difficult to get on. SudoWrite I started with the free version then suddenly thay wanted my credit card, so that has been binned for now, similarly, Hyperwtite and LEX. The most recent one I have tried is Ryter https://rytr.me , I probably had the most interesting results from this but again it has put up a paywall, but worth a try.
Probably the best way to get started with AI is to have a search on YouTube for tutorials. If you search on Google for “Writing long form with Ryter AI. A typical one would be https://youtu.be/DoGsIUVUTps
Similarly, you can search for Blog post and articles about “Using AI to write”. Again you can narrow down the search to look for help with writing about family histories. The problem is when you start looking it is easy to be overwhelmed at the volume of material available.
Another good place to look for advice is from Podcasts. I have already identified Joanna Penn as a good source of information. If you go to her website there are links to a wide range of resources including her podcasts https://www.thecreativepenn.com
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