If you think AI is going to take your writing job, you’re probably right.

People are worried about AI coming for their jobs. Those who make their living slinging words seem to feel particularly vulnerable. It’s understandable. Just take ChatGPT out for a spin and you can see why some may worry.

This may rub some the wrong way, but if you think AI is going to take your job, you probably should take a hard look at what you do or who you do it for.

The problem with what you do

History is littered with examples of technological advancements eliminating jobs. Back in the early part of my career, desktop publishing was the threat. People who set type or created keylines felt like technology was coming for their jobs.

Those job titles eventually did fade away. The people who held them either pivoted or got out of the business altogether.

The point is that change is inevitable. And when it happens, you need to realize that you are not limited by your job title.

The problem with who you do it for

If you’re a writer and your employer feels like they can accomplish what you do with ChatGPT, is it really a place where you want to work? I mean, writers don’t just string words together. We bring insight and…