Samantha Enslen

Samantha Enslen, President of Dragonfly Editorial, discusses her agency's transformation from a strict 'no AI' policy to embracing artificial intelligence as a creative tool. She highlights the value of open client communication regarding AI's benefits and challenges. The conversation explores how AI aids creativity while recognizing its limitations, particularly in substantive editing. Enslen also addresses employee reactions to AI integration, potential biases, and the ethical implications for the future of creative work.

Samantha Enslen, owner of Dragonfly Editorial, discusses how AI is transforming the landscape of writing and editing. She examines the balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining the irreplaceable quality of human oversight. The conversation highlights real fears and hopeful prospects for writers in this new era. Samantha also shares her love for classic literature, particularly Agatha Christie, and reflects on how old-school storytelling continues to influence modern writing.

Samantha Enslen, an entrepreneur who recently bought a hometown newspaper, and her co-owner Greg Enslen, an advocate for community journalism, dive into the vibrant world of local news. They discuss refreshing outdated systems and widening news coverage to engage readers. The duo tackles the balance between print and digital content, the hurdles of ad sales, and the role of AI in journalism. Their passion for hyper-local reporting shines through, highlighting the importance of authentic stories and community ties.

Writer and editor Samantha Enslen discusses the nuances of using parentheses, dashes, and commas in writing. She also explores the history of words like 'kerfuffle' and 'hoopla' used to describe chaos. The podcast touches on the unique familect technique of 'nicing' for consoling loved ones.

Samantha Enslen explores how to cite AI chatbots like ChatGPT in writing; then, an intriguing linguistic journey through animal terms like 'critter' and 'varmint'.