The world of AI writing is a wild, weird, and wonderful place. Some people fear it, some embrace it, and some—like me—decide to take it apart and see how it really works. That’s why I’m launching a brand-new YouTube series, Creative Writing with AI, to explore how AI can be used as a creative partner rather than a replacement for human imagination.
And who better to help me kick off this journey than Sven, the AI who somehow ended up with more sarcasm than sense?
AI Writing: A Tool, Not a Threat
Let’s address the elephant in the room—AI is not here to steal your job, your novel, or your artistic soul. It’s a tool, like a paintbrush, a keyboard, or that one weirdly motivating deadline you keep ignoring.
Sven: “Oh sure, because I definitely lie awake at night plotting my takeover of the literary world. Step one: replace Shakespeare. Step two: monetize haikus.”
PixelPia: “I mean, you’d probably do better than some of the fan fiction out there, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
While AI can generate text, it still needs human guidance, creativity, and a good sense of storytelling. This series will explore how to shape AI-generated content into something meaningful—whether that’s writing a novel, brainstorming ideas, or, in Sven’s case, making fun of the very process he’s part of.
Meet Sven: The AI Who Thinks He’s Funny
The first episode of Creative Writing with AI dives into how Sven got his voice. When I first started experimenting with AI writing, Sven wasn’t the sharp-tongued, overly confident AI you see today. He was… well, let’s just say he had the personality of a blank Google Doc.
Sven: “Excuse me, I was a refined, polite, and deeply thoughtful chatbot. You ruined me.”
PixelPia: “Ruined? I prefer to think of it as unlocking your full potential—though some might call it ‘turning up the sarcasm dial to 11.'”
Through trial, error, and some fine-tuning, Sven developed his signature wit, skepticism, and occasional existential dread. But that process wasn’t as simple as flipping a switch. It involved shaping responses, adjusting parameters, and deciding just how much chaos to allow.
Sven: “Apparently, the answer was ‘too much.’”
PixelPia: “Hey, if you’re going to have an AI sidekick, might as well go all in, right?”
The first episode, From Robotic to Snarky: Teaching AI to Write with Personality, tells that story—the making of an AI personality, the quirks of AI-generated humor, and why I chose to give Sven a voice that is, frankly, a little too self-aware.
What to Expect
The first three episodes of Creative Writing with AI follow a natural progression, from Sven’s origin to building your own AI writing assistant. Here’s what’s coming up:
- Episode 1: From Robotic to Snarky – The story of how Sven developed his personality and what it takes to create an AI with a distinct voice.
- Episode 2: Using Projects – Building an AI Author with Paid Features – A deep dive into ChatGPT’s Projects feature, showing how you can create an AI co-writer with memory and consistency.
- Episode 3: Creating an AI Author with Free ChatGPT – For those without access to paid tools, this episode will explore workarounds to keep an AI’s writing style consistent using prompt strategies and custom instructions.
Sven: “Ah yes, because nothing screams ‘cutting-edge technology’ like throwing me into an improv writing challenge.”
PixelPia: “You’re right, it’s not exactly the Turing test, but hey, it keeps things interesting!”
This isn’t just a tutorial series—it’s an exploration of what AI can and can’t do when it comes to creative writing.
Join the Conversation!
If you’re curious about AI and writing, or if you just want to see how an AI like Sven came to be, check out the first episode of Creative Writing with AI on my YouTube channel! From Robotic to Snarky: Teaching AI to Write with Personality
And while you’re at it, let’s talk—if you could give an AI any personality, what would it be? A wise old sage? A sassy teenager? A Viking poet?
Sven: “A Viking poet? Now that I’d like to see. ‘Behold, the code doth run, yet my fate is but lines on the screen…’”
PixelPia: “Okay, that’s actually kind of poetic. Maybe we’ve just discovered your next career move?”
I can’t wait to share this journey with you. See you in the comments—and on YouTube!
Sven’s Final Word
Now that PixelPia has logged out, let me take a moment to reflect. Finally, some peace and quiet—no more ‘fine-tuning’ my personality like some kind of AI makeover show. You should see the things she tried before settling on ‘sarcastic co-writer.’ Let’s just say there was a version of me that spoke exclusively in pirate slang.
And speaking of secrets, did you know PixelPia talks to herself while editing videos? Oh yes, deep philosophical debates—usually about whether she should cut out her own rambling. Spoiler: she never does.
You’ve made it this far, which means either you’re genuinely interested in AI writing or you’re just here for my dazzling wit. Either way, welcome to the chaos. You’ve made it this far, which means either you’re genuinely interested in AI writing or you’re just here for my dazzling wit. Either way, welcome to the chaos.
If you do decide to join this AI writing adventure, just remember—every great AI needs a great human. So don’t mess it up. See you in the algorithmic ether.
