Acceptance into the University of Sydney's creative writing graduate program initially filled me with excitement and hope. However, a realization struck that artificial intelligence is disrupting the media landscape and book industry, making writing seem a less viable career. The changes became apparent when publications started laying off writers and the competition shifted towards AI-generated content. As I observed the rapid production of AI-generated ebooks, I felt a disconnect between the educational framework of MFA programs and the evolving literary market, ultimately leading me to rethink my enrollment decision.
I realized the world was moving in a different direction. My sense of wonder and writing chops stood no chance against artificial intelligence.
In late 2023, I began noticing changes in the media landscape. Publications were laying off most of their writers, and friends in the industry lost out on great gigs.
AI will not spend years crafting a thrilling romance novel; it will instead churn out a thousand ebooks a month. For the commercial side of the industry, that will always be enough.
MFA programs still teach that the literary market is untouched. I've been struggling with this disconnect.
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