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<p>What does it <em>really</em> mean to write? Is it an act or a process? And can AI truly replicate it? In this episode, writer, editor, and book coach <strong>Katie Wolf</strong> joins <strong>Nicole</strong> to break down the layers of the word <em>write</em>—from its ancient roots to the modern fear of simply getting started.</p><p>Katie shares her personal journey with writing, how self-doubt held her back for years, and the unexpected ways she overcame it. The two also discuss AI (of course) and the psychological tug-of-war between writing in private and sharing our work publicly.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You’ll Discover…</strong></p><p>The surprising, ancient origins of the word <em>write</em> (hint: it wasn’t always about, well, writing)</p><p>Why writing feels both deeply personal and inherently performative</p><p>How our <em>biological</em> fear of being seen still affects writers today</p><p>How ancient storytelling was closer to <strong>performance art</strong> than private reflection (and what that means for writers today).</p><p>Whether <strong>AI-generated writing</strong> is “real” writing—and how it’s already reshaping the creative process.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>A Few Quotes:</strong></p><p><em>"The writing process is loaded with moments of absolute joy—and absolute frustration."</em> – Katie Wolf</p><p><em>"The fear of being seen keeps us from even doing the behind-the-scenes work of writing."</em> – Nicole</p><p><em>"If you want to write a book, you want to write a book. AI can't do that for you."</em> – Katie Wolf</p><p><em>"Writing is just telling the truth—over and over again, in different ways."</em> – Nicole</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Ways to Connect with Katie:</strong></p><p>🔗 Follow Katie on Instagram &amp; TikTok: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@katiewolfwrites</a></p><p>🎙 Listen to Katie’s podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-big-creative-life/id1591625368" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Your Big Creative Life</em></a></p><p>📚 Explore writing tips &amp; coaching from Katie: <a href="https://www.thekatiewolf.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thekatiewolf.com</a></p><p><br /></p>

It's All Poetry

Nicole Cloutier

From clay tablets to AI: What does it mean “to write?” (with Katie Wolf)

MAR 20, 202550 MIN
It's All Poetry

From clay tablets to AI: What does it mean “to write?” (with Katie Wolf)

MAR 20, 202550 MIN

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<p>What does it <em>really</em> mean to write? Is it an act or a process? And can AI truly replicate it? In this episode, writer, editor, and book coach <strong>Katie Wolf</strong> joins <strong>Nicole</strong> to break down the layers of the word <em>write</em>—from its ancient roots to the modern fear of simply getting started.</p><p>Katie shares her personal journey with writing, how self-doubt held her back for years, and the unexpected ways she overcame it. The two also discuss AI (of course) and the psychological tug-of-war between writing in private and sharing our work publicly.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You’ll Discover…</strong></p><p>The surprising, ancient origins of the word <em>write</em> (hint: it wasn’t always about, well, writing)</p><p>Why writing feels both deeply personal and inherently performative</p><p>How our <em>biological</em> fear of being seen still affects writers today</p><p>How ancient storytelling was closer to <strong>performance art</strong> than private reflection (and what that means for writers today).</p><p>Whether <strong>AI-generated writing</strong> is “real” writing—and how it’s already reshaping the creative process.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>A Few Quotes:</strong></p><p><em>"The writing process is loaded with moments of absolute joy—and absolute frustration."</em> – Katie Wolf</p><p><em>"The fear of being seen keeps us from even doing the behind-the-scenes work of writing."</em> – Nicole</p><p><em>"If you want to write a book, you want to write a book. AI can't do that for you."</em> – Katie Wolf</p><p><em>"Writing is just telling the truth—over and over again, in different ways."</em> – Nicole</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Ways to Connect with Katie:</strong></p><p>🔗 Follow Katie on Instagram &amp; TikTok: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@katiewolfwrites</a></p><p>🎙 Listen to Katie’s podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-big-creative-life/id1591625368" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Your Big Creative Life</em></a></p><p>📚 Explore writing tips &amp; coaching from Katie: <a href="https://www.thekatiewolf.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thekatiewolf.com</a></p><p><br /></p>