Episode 3: Is AI Really Going to Replace You as a Writer?
Fear vs. fundamentals: what AI changes about writing—and what it never will
Is AI actually coming for your writing career—or are we confusing speed with substance?
In this episode, I’ll cut through the hype to explain what AI does well, where it falls flat, and how writers can future-proof their craft and income.
Here’s what we cover:
Why AI outputs the average—and why differentiation wins.
How human voice creates retention, resonance, and conversion.
The tell: converting content is rarely AI-generated.
What clients say they want from human-written work.
Sales writing vs. low-value content—and the 2026 reality check.
The shift to decentralized work and contractor-led teams.
The printing press analogy: tools scale volume; humans scale meaning.
Using AI to offload busywork, not your core voice.
Why “AI-powered” soon won’t be a selling point at all.
Practical next steps to protect and grow your writing income.
Whether you’re a ghostwriter, founder-writer, or creator, you’ll leave with a clear plan: double down on distinct voice and sales skill, use AI strategically, and build a writing business that lasts.
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