Why Most People Are Dead Wrong About AI Writing - #001

(And why that should piss you off as much as it pisses me off)

Hey there - welcome to issue #001 of the rebooted Chibi Writer newsletter. Listen, I've been sitting on this for months, trying to figure out the "perfect" way to restart these conversations with you. But you know what? Perfect is boring. And we've got way too much important stuff to talk about to waste time polishing everything to death. So let's just... jump in. Raw and real. You down?

The Elephant in the Room

I need to get something off my chest. And maybe you'll hate me for saying this, but fuck it – we need to talk about this whole "AI writing isn't real writing" bullshit that keeps floating around.

You know what I mean, right? Those self-righteous posts about how "real writers don't use AI" or how "AI will destroy creativity." Give me a break.

Here's the truth that nobody wants to talk about: Writing has always been about tools. Always. You think quill pens didn't freak people out when they replaced clay tablets? (Okay, maybe not the perfect analogy, but you get my point)

The Real Magic (And Why Everyone Else Gets It Wrong)

But here's where it gets interesting – and why I've spent years helping thousands of creators figure this stuff out...

The real magic isn't in the AI. It's in the partnership between your brain and the technology. It's in knowing how to dance with these tools in a way that amplifies your voice instead of replacing it.

"But Chad, How Does This Actually Work?"

Let me give you a quick example that might blow your mind:

When I'm working on a piece, I don't just throw a prompt at the AI and pray. Instead, I build a context-rich environment for it. Think about it – if you were collaborating with another writer, you wouldn't just drop them in blind, right? You'd give them background, share your vision, set the tone.

That's exactly what I do with AI. I create detailed roles that embody the exact voice and style I'm after. I fill the document memory with rich context about my audience, my goals, my unique perspectives. (It's like creating the perfect creative environment, except instead of setting up your desk just right, you're setting up your AI's "mind" just right.)

I created a guide to help you build this context-rich environment in Chibi AI.

The Secret Sauce Nobody's Talking About

And here's the part that most people completely miss – when you do this setup work, when you really invest in creating that perfect context... the AI doesn't just follow your lead, serendipity happens! It becomes this incredible tool for exploring and expanding your ideas while staying true to your unique perspective.

(By the way, this is exactly why we built Chibi different. Because we knew writers needed a tool that could actually understand their unique voice and vision while also discovering new ways forward.)

But here's what really keeps me up at night: I see so many talented people holding themselves back because they've bought into this idea that using AI somehow makes them "less than." And it breaks my fucking heart.

The Hard Truth About "Real" Writing

You want to know what real writing is? It's whatever gets your truth onto the page. Period.

Whether you're using a pencil, a keyboard, or yes, even AI – if you're putting your thoughts, your experiences, your unique perspective out into the world, you're writing.

And anyone who tells you different? They're probably just scared. Scared of change, scared of losing their perceived advantage, scared of having to adapt.

Your Turn to Step Up

But you? You're here. You're reading this. You're already brave enough to explore what's possible.

So here's my challenge to you: Stop apologizing for using AI in your writing. Instead, start asking yourself how you can use it more intentionally, more creatively, more you-ly.

Because that's what matters. That's what's going to set your writing apart in a world where everyone else is still debating whether they should even try.

Let's Keep This Conversation Going

Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Hit reply and tell me – what's your take? Have you been holding back from fully embracing AI in your writing? Let's talk about it.

Keep pushing boundaries,

❤️+🤘Chad