I Wrote The Book

Episode 5: I Wrote the Book. Or Did I?

Who really wrote this book? In the final episode, Anne Onimous turns the spotlight on her own manuscript, explains how AI can assist without replacing the author, and considers why writers are genuinely worried about the future. Her conclusion is funny, firm and open to argument. The final instalment of I Wrote the Book. Want the complete case? The Kindle eBook and paperback are available on Amazon.

Episode 4: The Critics, the Copyright and the AI Slop

AI slop! Two words that can apparently condemn a book without anybody reading it. Anne Onimous examines the critics, low-quality publishing, copyright, training data and the real concerns facing writers. She doesn't dismiss the dangers of artificial intelligence, but she does question the rush to judgement. Episode four of I Wrote the Book, adapted from the book available on Amazon.

Episode 3: Did AI Write This Book?

Did AI write the book, or merely help its author? Anne Onimous explores the difference between generating a manuscript and editing one, shares her unconventional writing process, and asks who makes the decisions that matter. An entertaining and occasionally uncomfortable discussion about creativity, responsibility and the author's voice. Episode three of I Wrote the Book. Find the complete book on Amazon.

Episode 2: From Quill Pens to ChatGPT

From goose feathers and steel nibs to typewriters, spellcheck and ChatGPT, writing has always changed with technology. Anne Onimous follows the inventions that transformed authorship, with a sympathetic thought for the poor goose and the unfortunate quill maker. If a computer helps put words on a page, who wrote them? Episode two of I Wrote the Book. The complete book is available on Amazon.

Episode 1: The Suspicious-Looking Tree

Can you tell whether a book was written by AI just by looking at its cover? Anne Onimous has met people who think they can. In the opening episode of I Wrote the Book, Anne takes aim at suspicious-looking trees, self-appointed AI detectives and the humble em dash. A funny, provocative introduction to the argument over artificial intelligence and authorship. Adapted from Anne Onimous's book, available on Amazon.