The Augmented Author
Because every author could use a co-pilot.
The Augmented Author is a blog about writing, storytelling, and the creative power of technology. Blending insights from a writer, educator, and library leader, this space explores how artificial intelligence can support—not replace—human creativity. From building fantasy worlds to structuring nonfiction, from crafting compelling characters to rethinking research, The Augmented Author offers behind-the-scenes looks at the process, the pitfalls, and the possibilities of writing in the digital age.
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What AI Can’t Do
What AI Can’t Do (Yet): Where Human Creativity Still Wins I spend a lot of time thinking about the future. As a writer, academic leader, and longtime advocate for digital literacy, I’ve seen the tools evolve—especially in the last few years. I use AI nearly every day: to organize plotlines, explore character development, and brainstorm…
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Why AI can’t replace librarians
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries across the globe, and librarianship is no exception. From metadata generation to virtual reference bots, AI is streamlining tasks and transforming the ways libraries serve their communities. But amid the excitement—and the anxiety—surrounding these changes, one question keeps coming up: Will AI replace librarians? The short answer? No. The longer,…
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Building a Fictional Universe – One Prompt at a Time
I’ve always loved the feeling of falling into a fictional world—rich with history, strange with magic, brimming with tension. As a writer, I wanted to build a universe that felt just as immersive. But worldbuilding can be overwhelming. You start with one idea—a character, a place, a fragment of lore—and suddenly you’re trying to invent…
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Kevin Arms | Author & Educator 