nostr:npub1gcatmml4gkwh2u659g5wsfh9jxkuw0q9gj8ug7m0wemt929ul3ksyp3jhy nostr:npub1l7u8n03prkhx4gs7lsn9wl7yqnpjdwk70mnnvht0nxf290et037scrcn2r It’s where I currently sit, wondering what to do with my life. When you don’t fit in anywhere, where do you go? 🤷🏻♂️
nostr:npub1jruprf6ts2dehpdj5y26f6qhkfckap772776yt5648zna5x66y7qkemcqz I suspect, however, that you (and everyone else) will read this response as an ignorant attempt to deflect responsibility for my own dick-headedness. But who among us can claim to not have anything to learn in this regard? Yes, I probably could be more inclusive but we all can be. Do I have to state on my bio that I am a supporter of BLM for it to be true? Of course not - but if people process everything literally then perhaps I should be more blatant in future. (4/?)
nostr:npub1jruprf6ts2dehpdj5y26f6qhkfckap772776yt5648zna5x66y7qkemcqz Secondly, my original comment was merely to explain my relative lack of activity on that particular day after having another user accuse me of similar bigotry as yourself, which upset me greatly. Just because I am a straight, white man in no way diminishes my feelings when others call me out on it. Like everyone else, I cannot help being born this way so to weaponise it and use it against is no different to those who do the same for other minorities. (2/?)
"but you made eye contact!”
“but you can talk!”
“but you're not good at maths"
IT DOESNT MATTER, IM STILL AUTISTIC
Feel free to list yours below.
nostr:npub1mewd58tz390gcnw0ml99alkzzgcuj2yg9tdsjwt45zga54rtsj8qketau6 #actuallyautistic
nostr:npub16x47qgkaq3k9dxgw8rx3sd7tgu3eg572h5z2clxk32tnaa0dh48sjv4yn5 nostr:npub1mewd58tz390gcnw0ml99alkzzgcuj2yg9tdsjwt45zga54rtsj8qketau6 “Yeah, I don’t like parties either.”
Like, seriously? What the actual fuck? 🤷🏻♂️
#WritingWonders 6 - MC POV: Have you ever kept a secret from your closest friend?
“I don’t have too many close friends. My parents probably qualify but they know me better than anyone. There’s a guy online… well, I think he’s a guy! We get on really well and have been chatting for ages. But there’s loads of stuff I haven’t shared with him, for obvious reasons.” - DS Harriet Franklin
Man, my burnout today is bad. Just want to spend all day in bed and not speak to anyone. Which is inconvenient when the family are downstairs… 😰
nostr:npub1fuyxu7jvr0jcj6pgdgheshpg9rzlrm4hlxlq8el3v5htffelc2ds4gs0mr No Christian Bale? 😬
Well congrats #SWE. Now I can watch the rest of the tournament with a good resting heart rate
💔 #USWNT nostr:npub1mnl2mnrtc7e2nlhff5l8npwenlxuf5szrcekumjv8g5znv3y8u0qzswqet #WWC2023 #FIFAWWC2023
nostr:npub1u7zspdz9rppz94zvgqqzhmv7yc45h5rhm0txsshe35j5ra9wwk7s9kn5e4 nostr:npub1mnl2mnrtc7e2nlhff5l8npwenlxuf5szrcekumjv8g5znv3y8u0qzswqet Commiserations on the loss. Looks like the rest of the world has caught up at last.
nostr:npub1e4sh6ckdmk8xjnqn9j37aup8sf6wllazdxuuvg5dky9q453qat0qdr35mt Is Joe Pesci the second? 😳
Man Famous For Not Paying His Bills And Making Empty Promises Offers to Pay Other People's Bills, Which is Totally Not an Empty Promise: https://www.reuters.com/legal/musks-x-fund-legal-bills-people-treated-unfairly-due-posting-platform-2023-08-06/
nostr:npub1dzv5n3kypy77e83p7hxk4dvn6d4dwd9yqsw924rgplx3z0pkqupqga5v2p Is it me or does that cross look like it’s burning in that picture? 🤔
Man, I love being vilified at this time of the morning! 😫 #HeavilySarcastic
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx Firstly, yes - I do need validation. When my own brain constantly tells me I’m useless, any positive reinforcement is seized upon and means more than you can imagine.
Secondly, no part of my work uses AI in any way. As someone who can’t draw if you held a gun to my head, it helps me to visualise my characters as I dabble in trying to become a better writer. It wasn’t meant to be seen by anyone else at any point. (sorry for the rant 1/?)
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx Thirdly, I don’t believe you intended to come across as some righteous gatekeeper but my brain being what it is, that’s how I interpreted it. 🫤 Not your fault, I know.
I’m also not the only person on this platform that uses AI imagery. It was simply an experiment on my part to see what would happen. Sorry for upsetting you or not considering the wider implications. But because of this exchange, I’m moving on because my mental health is suffering from this exchange. (2/2)
nostr:npub1fgle6lnth5pces3v5hayhvdsaqg7r842gxhg9fh5a7l66jm2qp3q0w4jl4 I think I'm coming off way worse than I meant to, sorry.
Not that you need validation from some internet stranger, but it was never my intention to somehow imply you were less of or not a real writer because you dabbled in something.
But I don't like seeing writers, especially new writers who might not be familiar with how much a real problem this is, getting caught in the AI trap. Please don't accuse me of not supporting others.
We need to rally together more now than ever.
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx Firstly, yes - I do need validation. When my own brain constantly tells me I’m useless, any positive reinforcement is seized upon and means more than you can imagine.
Secondly, no part of my work uses AI in any way. As someone who can’t draw if you held a gun to my head, it helps me to visualise my characters as I dabble in trying to become a better writer. It wasn’t meant to be seen by anyone else at any point. (sorry for the rant 1/?)
What Mastodon needs is a button to remove yourself from conversations! My notifications are going mental these days! 😫
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf Can I be removed from this conversation? It’s triggering my imposter syndrome and I feel really bad. I’d hoped more people would support new writers (1/2)
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf All of a sudden, I’m caught up in a philosophical debate where I’m the bad guy! 😭 Just leave me alone!!!
nostr:npub1fgle6lnth5pces3v5hayhvdsaqg7r842gxhg9fh5a7l66jm2qp3q0w4jl4 nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf You don't HAVE to use them. And the problem isn't their creations being in a published product, or paying to use them, but helping it get better at stealing from other creatives and promoting their use. Human artists must look out for each other more than ever.
Sorry if I sound condescending or righteous or accusatory about all this, I don't mean to, but these are dangerous times for people like us.
nostr:npub1a6ky8rsr80yppj9fjf67l6xukvcqzpk0naaceyyx3ea25zptwp2q3fu6fx nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf Can I be removed from this conversation? It’s triggering my imposter syndrome and I feel really bad. I’d hoped more people would support new writers (1/2)
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf However, while I share concerns about AI, I don’t consider my use of this as capitulating to our robot overlords. My writing is what speaks for me, not AI (3/3)
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf Regarding getting volunteers to help, that is something way down the line at this point. Please don’t criticise me for trying my hardest. I just want to write!😔
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf At no point will any of the artwork generated be used in the final product. This was never my intention and it never will be. (2/?)
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf However, while I share concerns about AI, I don’t consider my use of this as capitulating to our robot overlords. My writing is what speaks for me, not AI (3/3)
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf That’s precisely what I am doing - helping me to visualise and provide points of reference. I also only use free art generators because I have no money! (1/?)
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf At no point will any of the artwork generated be used in the final product. This was never my intention and it never will be. (2/?)
nostr:npub1fgle6lnth5pces3v5hayhvdsaqg7r842gxhg9fh5a7l66jm2qp3q0w4jl4 You wrote:
...for someone who can’t afford an artist, what choice do I have?
I have spent a career making goofy sketches I'd never share or stick figures (which are acceptable as storyboards amongst colleagues), imagining really hard laying in bed working on a story, or writing treatments. AI seems fine, but I look at it and envision an AI writing stories in the style of RS the SfWrtr and shudder.
I can't tell you what what choice to take. For me, I pay a cover artist and am commissioning cover art as I write this.
Depending on your niche, you may find fan artists who might find a concept fascinating and work for you sharing their business card in your network of colleagues, or simply giving artist credit. If you get it for free, you must give the artist credit. I always tell my artists this and refrain only if they say not to.
Since you are a screenwriter, you don't need artwork to sell your stories, so I am guessing you are using AI to help you visualize. Might I suggest you consider only using AI to the extent that it is free? If nobody will pay for for AI services, it will affect the business models and investment.
#AI #Writing #WritingCommunity #author #cover #coverart #art #AI #chatgpt #writersofmastodon
cc: @scrhill@indieauthors.socia@scrhill@indieauthors.social
nostr:npub1d62z0nl8twfw37nrdr3cfrr66pq8a3nclmmkqp6prrtqgjjen85spvtshf That’s precisely what I am doing - helping me to visualise and provide points of reference. I also only use free art generators because I have no money! (1/?)