Seriously, LLM’s are pointing the way. Did you know the likes of ‘Sora’ are not only capable of writing novels but creating a Hollywood-style blockbuster out of a prompt like ‘Make me a James Bond movie’? Not a two-hour epic, granted – just a few seconds at the moment – but it is only a matter of time. How are we writers/actors/wardrobe departments/camera operators, etc. supposed to compete with that?

But yes, I agree, today’s (human) writing is better than many of the greats. I’m currently struggling with Crime and Punishment, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Both are guilty of using ten words when one will do in my opinion but that might be the dumbing-down effect of this new social media fad for immediate gratification via an addictive stream of ten-second videos!

Great read as ever, Ginger – keep up the good work 🙂