"That's ChatGPT!" — The Frustration of Being a Writer in the AI Era
There was a time when I had no idea what AI or ChatGPT even was. I kept hearing people mention it everywhere. Every conversation seemed to include the words "AI" or "ChatGPT," and I honestly didn't understand why everyone was talking about it.
Then something strange started happening.
Whenever I told people I was a writer, I expected questions like, "What do you write?" or "Can I read one of your books?" Instead, many people skipped right past my work and immediately shouted, "That's ChatGPT!"
They didn't ask to read a chapter.
They didn't ask what my books were about.
They didn't ask how long I had been writing.
They simply assumed.
As a writer, that can be discouraging.
Writing Existed Long Before AI
People have been writing novels, poetry, blogs, scripts, and essays for centuries. Long before artificial intelligence, writers spent countless hours creating stories, editing drafts, and developing their own voices.
Many of us were writing years before AI became part of everyday conversation.
Yet today, some people automatically assume that anything well written must have come from a computer.
The Assumption Hurts
The hardest part isn't that AI exists.
The hardest part is when people refuse to give your work a chance.
Imagine spending weeks or months writing something only for someone to dismiss it without reading a single page.
That isn't criticism.
It's an assumption.
Constructive feedback is valuable because it comes after someone has actually read your work. Dismissing it before opening the first page doesn't help anyone.
AI Is Just One Tool
Technology has always changed how people create.
Writers use spell-checkers.
Photographers use editing software.
Musicians use digital recording tools.
Today's writers may also choose to use AI for brainstorming, organizing ideas, or polishing grammar. But a tool isn't the same thing as creativity.
The ideas, experiences, emotions, humor, and unique perspective still come from the writer.
Readers Should Decide
The best way to judge any book, blog, or article is to read it.
You may love it.
You may hate it.
But at least your opinion is based on the actual work—not on assumptions.
Every writer deserves that chance.
Keep Creating Anyway
If you're a writer who's been accused of using AI without anyone reading your work, don't let it stop you.
Keep writing.
Keep publishing.
Keep improving your craft.
At the end of the day, readers who appreciate your voice will find you.
No technology can replace authenticity, lived experience, or a unique perspective.
Final Thoughts
The conversation around AI isn't going away, and that's okay. But neither is the value of human creativity.
Before telling a writer, "That's ChatGPT," take a moment to read what they created first. You might discover a story, an idea, or a voice that surprises you.
What do you think? Have you ever had your work dismissed because people assumed AI wrote it? Share your experience in the comments, and if you enjoyed this article, share it with another writer who needs the reminder to keep creating.ce into something like this:
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