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TRAILER: Controversy at Noon: Saying NO to AI
Folks in the writing world continue to talk about AI and how they are using - or not using - it as a tool, a test, or even a novelty party trick. The writing seems to be on the wall when it comes to the inevitability of AI and its use in everyday life, but have writers and readers had their say about how AI creates new works of art? Some groups of writers are speaking out against the use of their writing to train Large Language Models (LLMs) without recognition and compensation, but is that enough? Are writers and consumers of literature willing to say they are not interested in purchasing new stories and books that are written entirely by AI? Is there a strong enough case for Human Intelligence and Human Creativity or is there just no stopping technology?
Join us for a spirited discussion of what we value as writers and as humans and the ways in which we can fight back.
Panel includes: Alison McBain, Christine Taylor, Matthew Stepanic, and Travis Croken.
Matthew Stepanic - Moderator
Matthew Stepanic (he/she/they) is a queer writer who lives and works on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton. He edits and designs chapbooks for the recently launched Agatha Press. He is a co-author of Project Compass (Monto Books, 2017) and the author of Relying on that Body (Glass Buffalo, 2018). His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Queer Little Nightmares (Arsenal Pulp, 2022), Plenitude, FreeFall, and others.
Social handles on Twitter & Instagram are: @mlstepanic
Alison McBain- Panelist
Alison McBain’s novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. She’s currently pursuing a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she’s writing a book a week over the course of a year, using NO AI at all (52 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO and draws all over the walls of her house with the enthusiastic help of her kids. She lives near Edmonton in Alberta.
Author Versus AI website
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Twitter
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TH-cam
Christine Taylor - Panelist
Christine Tsai Taylor is a writer, storytelling consultant, and diversity specialist. The biracial daughter of a Taiwanese mother and American father, Christine grew up in the US, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland. She moved to Edmonton in July 2021 after seventeen years in The Netherlands. Her Substack newsletter is Wanderings.
Travis Croken - Panelist
Travis J. Croken lives in Ottawa, Canada and writes in a variety of genres. He is the National Co-Chair of the Canadian Authors Association, a member of the Ottawa Independent Writers, and Society for Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators. Croken hosts several writing programs including the Writer’s Chat, Scribe’s Journey Podcast, and After the… literary talk show. He owns Wax Seal Productions where he designs literary cocktails and helps authors reach their goals through coaching, editing, and other supports.
Socials:
Instagram: @thecalmscribe
Twitter: @thecalmscribe
TikTok: @thecalmscribe
Join us for a spirited discussion of what we value as writers and as humans and the ways in which we can fight back.
Panel includes: Alison McBain, Christine Taylor, Matthew Stepanic, and Travis Croken.
Matthew Stepanic - Moderator
Matthew Stepanic (he/she/they) is a queer writer who lives and works on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton. He edits and designs chapbooks for the recently launched Agatha Press. He is a co-author of Project Compass (Monto Books, 2017) and the author of Relying on that Body (Glass Buffalo, 2018). His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Queer Little Nightmares (Arsenal Pulp, 2022), Plenitude, FreeFall, and others.
Social handles on Twitter & Instagram are: @mlstepanic
Alison McBain- Panelist
Alison McBain’s novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. She’s currently pursuing a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she’s writing a book a week over the course of a year, using NO AI at all (52 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO and draws all over the walls of her house with the enthusiastic help of her kids. She lives near Edmonton in Alberta.
Author Versus AI website
Author website
TH-cam
Christine Taylor - Panelist
Christine Tsai Taylor is a writer, storytelling consultant, and diversity specialist. The biracial daughter of a Taiwanese mother and American father, Christine grew up in the US, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland. She moved to Edmonton in July 2021 after seventeen years in The Netherlands. Her Substack newsletter is Wanderings.
Travis Croken - Panelist
Travis J. Croken lives in Ottawa, Canada and writes in a variety of genres. He is the National Co-Chair of the Canadian Authors Association, a member of the Ottawa Independent Writers, and Society for Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators. Croken hosts several writing programs including the Writer’s Chat, Scribe’s Journey Podcast, and After the… literary talk show. He owns Wax Seal Productions where he designs literary cocktails and helps authors reach their goals through coaching, editing, and other supports.
Socials:
Instagram: @thecalmscribe
Twitter: @thecalmscribe
TikTok: @thecalmscribe
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thank you so much for this video! I will hope to fingers crossed to get to the conference in 2024! very excited
Congratulations to all the winners
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I think this is good advice in a general sense. But people also pick up fiction books because they want to be entertained. They are not going to judge your book mainly by its brevity. They want to have scenes painted in their mind, they want to know all the details of the characters, their emotions, the world they inhabit. Shying away from adjectives just to be more succinct isn’t always best. Nor is using superfluous adjectives always wrong. Lots of people enjoy heavily poetic prose filled with descriptive imagery. Plenty of ‘legendary’ writers of classic literature are extremely overly verbose by today’s standards. Good video nonetheless.
Ali Byan is a non-thinker.
this play made me cry so hard!!! i love it and thank u for writing this beautiful play ☺️ 🪶
Very good video, i am practicing storytelling and your video was very helpful!
Nisha is a vile person whose woke ideologies are a cancer to society. She calls anyone who disagrees with her a racist and constantly resorts to ad hominem attacks to make her (uneducated and bias) point. Truly a deplorable human being
Love this. Haha my Mom used to put a sign on her door "Thesis, do not disturb." Of course we were hanging out right on the other side of the door.
So pleased to find this! Thanks Gail / Lisa / WGA <3
Pick my pockets, Karen! Lol 😉
Hi Lori and all! Yes, so glad to be here to hear Barb's reading.
Fabulous interview.
Your book sounds so interesting, Leif; you are brave and honest to share your experiences.
Great work, Leif!
Very interesting history.
Nice Vivi poet! I like your style!
Well done. Congratulations to all the finalists and to the winners. You and your books earned these awards. Congratulations to the WGA for a well done program. Thanks to all who worked on it.
so exciting!
I have enjoyed listening to this..... learnt a lot.
You have a wonderful sense of self. I'm so glad you have passed this message on to us all. A great legacy. XO
Thank you Alison and Brandon!
Awesome
Love your reading style. This book touches me because the 1950s and 1960s is so relatable. Good job, Dianne!
Congratulations on your book! Enjoyed the reading and the video. Admire your leap from journalism to fiction.
congrats Dolly! well done and well worth waiting for!
Dolly Dennis book, "The Complex Arms," is an incredible book. The story is written so compellingly, you feel pulled through the entire book. The writing is raw, strong, and tells the story in such a unique and credible voice. I loved it!
Hi ...Great job, Cathie! Enjoyed your reading and chat.
Hello Everyone! This presentation was performed for children.
Love the connections poetry makes. A way like humour.
Historical poetry (if that's a thing) with an element of tragedy and terror made beautiful. Beautiful.
This is such a great way to build connections, put faces to names and grow our writers sense of community. Thank you to the Writers Guild of Alberta for taking the initiative.
Thank you Doreen for such a lovely reading! I really enjoyed this book and it was great to hear you talk about it so eloquently.
bryce legend
Congratulations Vivian. A well deserved award!
Congratulations Vivian, a well-deserved recognition and honor.
Thank you !!
Bryce! What are you up to these days? No more real estate nor poker!?
None of either of those things (I haven't played a hand of real poker in probably 7 years now). I'm working as a sonographer (Ultrasound Tech), playing some competitive dodgeball, doing some sport climbing, and writing. How about yourself? The last time I spoke to you we were both having a pretty rough time of it.