ChatGPT and the Future of Creative Writing

  • Authors

    • Dr. Grace Ndlovu Associate Professor, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2022PI2X9R

    Published 02-04-2022

  • Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Creative Writing, Natural Language Processing, AI-Assisted Writing, Digital Storytelling, Human–AI Collaboration, Language Models

    Issue

    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    G. Ndlovu, “ChatGPT and the Future of Creative Writing”, IJIRHT, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 01–13, Feb. 2022, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2022PI2X9R.

  • Abstract

    The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly tools like ChatGPT, has significantly transformed digital content creation and creative writing. Traditionally viewed as a deeply human activity requiring imagination, emotion, and originality, creative writing is now increasingly supported by AI systems capable of generating coherent and stylistically diverse text. This paper examines ChatGPT’s role in shaping the future of creative writing by analyzing its applications, advantages, limitations, and ethical concerns. AI-assisted tools help writers with idea generation, plot development, drafting, and experimenting with different writing styles, improving both productivity and creativity. However, challenges such as originality, authorship, intellectual property, and overreliance on AI remain critical concerns. While AI can enhance the writing process, it may also impact traditional notions of creativity and human expression. The study concludes that the future of creative writing will likely involve a collaborative relationship between humans and AI. Rather than replacing human creativity, tools like ChatGPT act as supportive technologies that expand creative possibilities. Ethical and responsible use of AI will be essential to maintain authenticity and artistic value in literature as its role continues to grow in education, publishing, and digital storytelling.

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