Introduction to AI for Authors with Elizabeth Ann West

This workshop is designed to provide authors with a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in the realm of creative writing. Led by renowned indie author and AI enthusiast Elizabeth Ann West, this workshop will equip participants with basic knowledge and tools to leverage AI as a valuable assistant in their writing journey.

During the workshop, participants will delve into the fundamental concepts of AI and explore its capabilities in aiding various aspects of the writing process. Through a combination of a presentation and an interactive Q&A discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into harnessing AI technologies to enhance their creativity, productivity, and storytelling prowess.

General Topics Covered:

• Introduction to AI: Understanding the basic principles and terminology of Artificial Intelligence.
• AI in Writing: Exploring the intersection of AI and creative writing and how it can benefit authors.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Explaining the concept of NLP and its relevance to AI-based writing applications.
• Text Generation Models: Exploring state-of-the-art language models such as GPT-3 and its applications in generating story ideas, character development, and dialogue.
• Ethical Considerations: Discuss the ethical implications of using AI in writing and understand the limitations of AI-generated content.
• Incorporating AI into Workflow: Practical tips and strategies for seamlessly integrating AI tools into an author’s writing process and workflow.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have an excellent beginner’s understanding of AI, its applications in the field of writing, and how to effectively utilize AI tools as assistants in their own creative endeavors. Join Elizabeth Ann West for this enlightening workshop and unlock the potential of AI in transforming your writing journey.

This event is online only. A handout will be provided, and a recording will be available for one week.

Chapter members: Free. No registration required.

Nonmembers: $12.50. Register: https://hcrw-2023-08.eventbrite.com

Speaker bio: 

Elizabeth Ann West is an author of over 20 novels and novellas and CEO of Future Fiction Academy. She has used generative AI as part of her writing process since November of 2021, helped create the prompting structure for Sudowrite's Story Engine, and now works as an AI Author educator, advocate, prompt engineer, and consultant to AI software startups. 

Her chief concern is making sure AI is not only something big publishers have access to and understand how to harness, but that every writer has access to these incredible advancements on technologies we've been using for over a decade in other applications. Plus, it's so much fun to play with, she loses sleep over it regularly. 

She holds a Bachelor's in Political Science, Leadership Studies, of all things, so she is a firm believer that if she can figure out the technology, she can help others, too.