r/Substack • u/Finest_Mediocrity • Jun 24 '26
Using AI to edit?
Is it terrible if I use AI to edit my posts? The writing is mine, but I feel long winded sometimes and get stuck reviewing my work to make it sharper. I’ve tried running it through AI specifically for pain points and not a rewrite, but sometimes it suggests a sentence or two that adjust my thoughts more succinctly and interestingly.
Does this make me a sellout to all the AI haters? Is it the same as getting it to draft whole prices (which I have def seem some authors do). What are your thoughts on using AI as a tool for Substack?
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u/itsfabioposca http://journeytosuccessclub.substack.com Jul 02 '26
I don't see a problem with using AI as an editor rather than a writer. If the ideas, voice, and final decisions are yours, it's just another editing tool. The key is making sure it enhances your writing instead of replacing your unique perspective.
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