The Writing Society The Writing Society E04: Navigating the Feeling
Sep 6, 2025
Hosts Talton Wingate and Eliza Fisherman dive into the complexities of navigating disrespect in the writing industry. They discuss why toxic behavior persists and the hope for empathetic leadership. The duo explores crafting beloved characters through perspective and the importance of shared experiences in building empathy. They share editing tips, emphasizing the need to prioritize story structure over line edits. Finally, they tackle the delicate balance between realism and reader perception on sensitive topics.
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Weigh When To Tolerate Bad Treatment
- Accepting some poor treatment can be part of early career growth but don't romanticize it as necessary forever.
- Seek leverage and plan exits so you trade short-term pain for clear long-term gains.
AI Fabricated A Convincing Shipwreck Article
- Eliza recounts AI fabricating a full, confident-sounding shipwreck article that didn't exist on Google.
- That experience taught her to distrust AI for reliable research and always verify sources.
AI Is A Tool, Not An Authority
- AI can be useful as a thesaurus, brainstorm partner, or research starting point but remains unreliable and requires heavy verification.
- Use it as a tool in the middle of the spectrum: neither blind reliance nor total abstinence.
