The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Co-writing Fiction With Generative AI With Charlene Putney

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Dec 9, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Charlene's Journey

  • Charlene Putney's background blends arts and tech, from ancient Near Eastern languages to working at Google and Facebook.
  • She transitioned to creative writing, video game writing, and now AI-powered writing tools.
INSIGHT

Arts in Tech

  • An arts background brings a valuable perspective to tech, emphasizing thoughtful consideration over rushed solutions.
  • This approach encourages slowing down and thinking before implementing, unlike the rapid, sometimes reckless, pace often seen in tech.
ANECDOTE

Accessibility Goal

  • Charlene and her partner aimed to make AI writing tools accessible to non-programmers.
  • They found existing tools like Midjourney, while excellent, have a steep learning curve, even for tech-savvy individuals like Charlene's father.
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