What if the most valuable writing assistant isn’t another writer or an editor—but a thought partner that, when used creatively, will support your writing process? AI used in this manner is revolutionising professional corporate communications, and uses in this field are applicable to those who value a creative tool to amplify their writing in other areas of life.
Emily Broadmore, founder of Heft Communications and the Wellington Writers’ Studio, will lead this practical discussion and hands-on session exploring how AI can augment your capabilities as a writer.
This workshop focuses specifically on three powerful applications of AI that every writer should know:
Plot Development: Explore how AI can help you brainstorm plot points, identify narrative gaps, develop character arcs, and overcome writer's block. We'll demonstrate practical techniques for using AI as a sounding board to refine your storytelling without sacrificing originality.
Creative Thought Partnership: Experience how AI can serve as a collaborative creative partner, helping you explore alternative perspectives, generate unexpected connections, and push your creative boundaries. Learn to engage with AI in dialogue that stimulates rather than replaces your creative thinking.
Manuscript Assessment: As a growing area in the publishing sector, we welcome discussion about how these tools add value in the assessment process - to support you to identify structural issues and highlight areas for plot improvement—all to get you ready for professional editing services.
Throughout the workshop, we'll emphasise safe and ethical AI utilisation practices that will help you write more efficiently without compromising your unique voice. Come with your laptop, your favourite AI tool (or sign up for our ethical tool of choice Claude AI) and a short story or piece of writing you are willing to use to explore these concepts. This could be a draft short story, a nonfiction essay or article or an opinion piece that you are working on.
These workshops are part of Heft Communications and the Wellington Writers Studio's commitment to exploring how emerging technologies can support exceptional storytelling while preserving the authentic human voice that lies at the heart of meaningful writing.