Finding my voice through AI

As an engineer and CTO, I delegate constantly. I use JavaScript packages instead of writing functions from scratch. I build on frameworks rather than coding everything myself.  I rely on CDNs instead of building my own content delivery network.

That’s exactly how I approach AI in writing.

I used to struggle getting my thoughts down clearly. My ideas would get muddled somewhere between my brain and the page. AI became my thinking partner. Someone to bounce ideas off of and help me get my thoughts crisp and tight.

But here’s the crucial distinction: I still want my ideas and stories to shine. Not fabricated ones. What’s truly unique is my viewpoint and experience. Not my writing craft.

I found my voice not despite using AI, but partly because of it. The tool helped me see patterns in my thinking. Pushed me to be clearer. Gave me confidence to share ideas I might have kept to myself.

The fear is that AI will make us all sound the same. That only happens if you treat it like a vending machine. Generic prompts get generic content. Use it as a thinking partner and you get something else entirely.

Your voice isn’t just how you write. It’s what you choose to write about. How you think about problems.