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Writers don't always get respect

David Gane
David Gane

Writing is easy. Many people can do it. And now AI makes it even easier by building on the work of others.

Many predict that someday we won't need writers. Hollywood producers are hoping to skip to that step as we speak.

But this will never stop people from writing. They may use the tools of the future, but they'll continue to create. The passion to express oneself on the page will never end.

Even though writers don't always get respect, they will never stop pursuing the craft. Writing isn't just the words and story but the feeling of expression.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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