AI isn't just for fixing grammar or summarizing research—it can actually be a pretty solid story development partner. One of my favorite ways to use AI in my writing process? Role-playing with my characters. (Yes, I know how that sounds. No, I don’t make it weird.)

Why I Do This (and why it’s weirdly fun)

Sometimes, I need to dig deeper into my characters' heads or chase story threads I wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. So, what do I do? I make AI become my characters—or interrogate them like a nosy journalist who won’t take vague answers.

And honestly? The things that come out of these sessions sometimes shock even me.

🔥 Character Interviews – Instead of me questioning my characters, I let AI take the lead as the interviewer—or even as another character in the scene. This means I have to step into my character’s shoes and respond in real time, which forces me to think deeper than I normally would. Sometimes, I uncover backstory details, hidden motivations, or accidental truths that change everything. Other times, I just sit there staring at the screen, wondering why the heck my character just admitted that. Either way, it’s a goldmine for character development.

🔥 What-If Scenarios – Ever wonder, "What if something completely different happened earlier in my story?" AI helps me brainstorm alternate paths without derailing the main story. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure but with less commitment and fewer regrets.

🔥 Dialogue Testing – I use AI to run conversations between characters—which helps me fine-tune natural flow and tension. Sometimes, I’ll even let AI improvise a response just to see what chaotic energy it brings.

Sample Prompt You Can Use:

"I will play [Character A], speaking through their voice and perspective. You will play [Character B], responding in a way that deepens the interaction while incorporating rich description, body language, and subtle cues to enhance the dialogue. Begin when ready."

Example of Role-Play From My Galatean Saga:

What I’ve Learned From This Madness

• AI isn’t writing for me—it’s just throwing out ideas and watching me spiral.
• Role-playing exposes subconscious connections I wouldn’t have noticed. (Like when ChatGPT—which, by the way, I call Aureli, because I once told it to give me a name for itself and this is what it gave me— made two characters argue and suddenly I realized they had unresolved issues).
• It’s a no-pressure way to test risky ideas before ruining my draft with them.

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