Writing isn’t just about inspiration or editing—it’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. Some days, I sit down excited to write. Other days? I suddenly decide that reorganizing my entire bookshelf is an urgent priority.

That’s where AI tasks come in. It’s like having a writing buddy—one that doesn’t judge, doesn’t nag, but also doesn’t let me completely slack off. I’ve been using tasks to set up daily reminders, creative prompts, and little productivity boosts, and honestly? It works.

Oh, and for fun? I even asked ChatGPT to send me a joke every evening—but not just any joke. It has to be related to my Galatean Universe. The results? Some very bad AI-generated space jokes, but hey, it keeps me entertained.

How I Use AI Tasks for Writing

1. Daily Writing Check-Ins

Every day, AI asks me:

💬 “How’s your writing going today? What scene are you working on?”

I don’t always have an amazing update, but just thinking about it keeps me accountable. Sometimes, I realize I’ve been avoiding a scene, and this little nudge is enough to get me moving.

2. Custom Writing Prompts

Some days, I’m not drafting, but I still want to keep my creativity sharp. So I have AI send me a prompt every morning, either random or tied to my story’s themes.

👉 Example: “Describe a moment when a character realizes they’ve been lied to.”

Even if I don’t use it, it keeps my brain in storytelling mode, which makes sitting down to write real scenes much easier.

3. Word of the Day Challenge

I also set AI to throw a random, unusual word at me daily, challenging me to fit it into my writing somehow.

👉 Example: “Today’s word is ‘laconic.’ Can you use it in a character’s dialogue?”

Sometimes I use it. Sometimes I don’t. But either way, it makes me think about word choice in a new way, which is always a win.

4. Encouragement & Anti-Procrastination Nudges

Writing is weird. Some days, I’m on fire. Other days, I stare at the blinking cursor like it personally insulted me. AI helps with little motivation boosts, like:

💡 “You don’t have to be perfect, just write something today.”

💡 “Five minutes of writing is better than zero. Give it a shot!”

It’s not about forcing myself to grind out words—it’s about getting started. And once I do? I usually keep going.

5. Just for Fun: AI-Generated Jokes

Okay, so this one wasn’t necessary—but it’s definitely entertaining.

I played around with tasks and, just for fun, asked ChatGPT to send me a joke every evening. But not just any joke—it had to be about my Galatean Universe.

The jokes? Terrible.

🚀 “Why did the Galatean refuse to play poker? Because the Verse already knew his hand!”

I mean… it’s awful, but I love it. And after a long day, having a little moment of humor tied to my own worldbuilding? It makes writing feel even more fun.

Why This Works for Me

✅ Keeps me accountable without guilt-tripping.

✅ Adds structure to my writing routine.

✅ Sparks creativity even on off days.

✅ Makes writing fun, instead of just another task on my to-do list.

Try It Yourself!

If you struggle with consistency, try setting up AI tasks to:

📝 Remind you to write a little every day.

📝 Give you a small creative challenge (a word, a question, or a prompt).

📝 Act as a writing buddy that checks in on your progress.

📝 Tell you a joke—just because why not?

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When I first started using AI for writing, I had to reintroduce myself every single time. New conversation? Back to square one—explaining my writing style, my worldbuilding, my characters, and what kind of feedback I needed. It got old fast. 

Then came Customization, where I could tell ChatGPT a little about myself and how I wanted it to respond. That was a huge upgrade. 

Then Memory arrived, which meant AI could actually remember details across multiple conversations, saving me from repeating myself constantly. It quickly became "not enough space...":

And now? We’ve got Projects—the most advanced (and honestly, most useful) feature yet. 

(P.S. I pay for ChatGPT Plus, which gives me access to these features. They might not be available in the free version. But honestly? I’d rather cancel Netflix than this. Spending $20 a month on something that makes my writing better and my workflow smoother is an easy choice.)

Why Use AI Projects?

1. You Stay Organized: No more scrambling through old chats trying to remember where I left off. Each project keeps everything in one place—my brainstorming, writing, and AI feedback, all neatly contained.

👉 Example: I have a Galatean Universe project where AI remembers all my worldbuilding details. Instead of having to explain my setting over and over again, I can just write.

2. You Can Set Custom Instructions for Each Project: With Projects, I don’t have to type out the same instructions every time—I set it up once, and AI knows what I need.

👉 Example: In one project, AI acts like a developmental editor, helping me refine plot and character arcs. In another, it’s a beta reader with an eighth-grade reading level, so I can check if my writing is accessible.

This saves time and keeps AI focused on exactly what I need for each stage of my writing process.

3. AI Remembers More Within a Project: AI’s memory isn’t perfect, but inside a project, it holds onto context way better than a fresh chat. That means I don’t have to keep reminding it about my characters, plotlines, or previous discussions.

👉 Example: If I’m working on a novel, AI remembers my protagonist’s backstory, my world’s political structure, and even my past brainstorming sessions. This helps with continuity and makes AI feel less like a chatbot and more like a real writing assistant.

4. You Can Upload Files Directly Into Your Project: Upload up to 20 files inside each project—which means AI doesn’t just rely on memory, it has direct access to your actual documents every single time you start a new chat. No more digging through notes or pasting long explanations.

👉 Example: For my KoS: Invasion novel, which is a multi-POV story, I use the Project Files feature to keep everything consistent. Inside my project, I’ve uploaded:

• A description of the "voice" of each character – This helps ensure that each POV character stays distinct, with their own way of thinking and speaking.
• An outline of the entire novel – So AI can follow the overarching structure and not suggest something that contradicts future events.
• A summary of the chapters I already have – That way, AI knows what’s happened so far and can help me maintain continuity without me having to recap everything manually.
• This setup saves me time and keeps my writing on track, especially for a complex, multi-POV narrative like KoS: Invasion.

How I Use AI Projects in My Writing

📌 Worldbuilding & Lore Tracking

AI stores my notes, ideas, and rules about my sci-fi universe, so I can pull up details instantly instead of digging through old documents.

📌 Scene Brainstorming & Developmental Edits

I have a dedicated project where AI reviews my scenes and gives big-picture feedback—what’s working, what’s falling flat, and how to improve it.

📌 Beta Reading & Audience Testing

I set up a beta reading project where AI reads my drafts from different perspectives:

✔️ As a literary agent, checking for marketability.

✔️ As a casual reader, seeing if it’s engaging.

✔️ As an editor, pointing out pacing issues and weak phrasing.

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Writing isn’t just about words on a page—it’s about evoking emotion. We describe what characters see, feel, and think, but what about what they hear? Sound is one of the most powerful tools for atmosphere, yet it’s often overlooked in writing.

Recently, I experimented with AI-generated audio to help me create more immersive descriptions. Instead of relying purely on imagination, I let sound trigger a physical response first—then I translated that into words. The results? My scenes became richer, more vivid, and instinctively real.

How I Used AI to Experiment with Sound & Emotion

I went to ElevenLabs, selected the SFX (sound effects) section, and generated a deep, monstrous growl—the kind of sound you’d hear echoing through a dark alley, making you freeze in place.

• The moment it played, my body reacted before my brain did. 💀
• My heart kicked up a notch—like something was right behind me.
• A shiver ran down my arms—that instinctive, something is watching me feeling.

My stomach tightened—I was tense, waiting for something to happen. That’s when I realized: this is how my characters should feel, too.

From Physical Reaction to Sensory Description

Once I had the physical response, I used that to craft a more immersive description.

Instead of writing something flat like:

❌ "A deep growl filled the air."

I let the sound lead my words:

✔️ "The growl rumbled through the air, thick and guttural, crawling up my spine like cold fingers. It wasn’t just a noise—it wrapped around the space, pressing into my chest, making my instincts scream to run."

That’s the difference between describing a sound and making a reader feel it. Think of how horror directors use sound, for example. That eerie hum before a jump scare, the whisper just behind a character’s ear, the deep bass that makes your chest feel heavy... Writing works the same way. When I start with sound, my descriptions become sharper, my atmosphere more intense, and my scenes more alive.

More Ways to Use AI Audio for Writing

🔊 Checking Dialogue Flow

Ever write a conversation that looks fine on the page but feels off when you read it out loud? In ElevenLabs, you can create voices from text to hear how your dialogue sounds. It helps catch awkward phrasing, unnatural pacing, or words that don’t flow.

🎙️ Creating Book Teasers & Voiceovers

If you want to make a book teaser, but don’t want to hire a voice actor, AI-generated narration can help. Whether it’s a dramatic reading of your first chapter or a cinematic voiceover for a trailer, it’s a cool way to bring your story to life.

📚 Making an Audiobook (Why Not?)

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your book into an audiobook, AI voices could be a way to experiment without spending a fortune upfront. It might not replace professional narration, but it’s a start!

Try It Yourself! Experiment with Sound for Different Moods

💀 Fear & Tension → Monster growls, deep bass hums, distorted whispers.

🔮 Mystery & Ethereal → Hollow echoes, underwater murmurs, distant chimes.

🚀 Sci-Fi & Technology → Glitchy static, mechanical pulses, robotic distortions.

Why This Works for Writers

✔️ More immersive descriptions – You’re writing from a real sensory reaction, not just imagination.

✔️ Taps into subconscious emotions – Sound can trigger deep fears, awe, or unease before you even process why.

✔️ Gives scenes an extra dimension – You’re not just seeing or imagining a moment—you’re hearing it first.

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Most people know AI can catch typos and grammar mistakes, but I’ve found it’s way more useful than that. I use it to spot logical inconsistencies, accidental POV shifts, and timeline errors—things that even experienced writers can miss.

For me, third-person limited POV is my go-to. I love telling stories from a character’s perspective, where they only know what they see, feel, and assume. Their view of the world is skewed by their own biases, misconceptions, and limited knowledge of events, and I enjoy exploring how that perception shifts over time. But the challenge? It’s easy to slip up. Without realizing it, I might reveal something they couldn’t possibly know—or worse, accidentally jump into another character’s thoughts. That’s where AI comes in.

How I Use AI for More Than Just Grammar

🔥 Catching “Head-Hopping” in Third-Person POV

One of the biggest issues in third-person limited POV is accidentally slipping into another character’s head. It happens more often than you’d think, especially in dialogue-heavy scenes.

For example, I might write a scene from Character A’s perspective, but suddenly, there’s a sentence about how Character B feels anxious—even though A has no way of knowing that for sure. That’s head-hopping, and it can pull readers out of the story.

 => To check for this, I ask AI:

“Does this scene shift perspective without warning?”

“Are there any moments where I accidentally reveal something the POV character wouldn’t know?”

AI helps me flag those sneaky moments where I’ve stepped outside my character’s head, keeping the immersion strong.

🔥 Spotting Logical Mistakes & Timeline Errors

Long stories come with a lot of moving parts. Sometimes I get so caught up in a scene that I skip over small details—like a character teleporting across the room, objects magically disappearing, or time moving in a way that doesn’t make sense.

Example: AI once pointed out a scene where a character was drinking coffee… and in the very next sentence, they were suddenly holding a gun. The coffee never left their hand. It’s a tiny detail, but those are the things that can pull a reader out of the moment.

 => To avoid this, I ask AI:

“Check if all actions logically follow each other in this scene.”

“Does this timeline match up? Are there missing steps?”

It’s like having a continuity checker on demand, making sure everything flows naturally.

🔥 Checking for Overused Words & Weak Phrasing

Ever notice how certain words sneak into your writing way too often? I do. AI helps me catch them.

 => I ask:

“What words do I repeat too often?”

“Which sentences could be more concise?”

For instance, I tend to use “just” and “actually” more than I need to. AI points that out, so I can tighten my prose and keep it crisp.

What I’ve Learned

AI isn’t just a spellchecker—it’s like an assistant editor. It flags POV shifts, missing actions, and awkward phrasing.

It spots small logical mistakes that slip through multiple re-reads. When I’ve read a scene too many times, I start filling in the blanks in my mind. AI doesn’t—it catches what’s actually on the page.

It won’t replace a human editor, but it saves time before I send my work to one. And that means I get more out of my real editor’s feedback.

Try It Yourself!

Next time you’re editing, ask AI to:

“Check for accidental POV shifts in this chapter.”

“Tell me if any actions feel out of order or missing.”

“Find overused words and phrases in this passage.”

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