Welcome to the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast. I'm K.M. Wyland, and I am here to take you

deep with story theory, writing techniques, and the incredible wisdom of story. I believe story is the

greatest power on this earth, and that as writers, we carry the torch of wielding that power with responsibility, passion, and skill.

There is no such thing as just a story.

Today, it is my honor and my purpose to help you write your best story, astound the world, and maybe change your life.

Hello and welcome.

You are listening to Season 17, Episode 15.

These days, it's easier than ever to write stories that look like stories.

I'm talking about stories that follow beach sheets, mimic best-selling formulas,

and say all the right things. But more and more, I see authors tempted to make creative choices

based on convenience rather than imagination or integrity. When that happens, we have to ask,

are we saying anything real? Intentional

storytelling, the kind that grows from a writer's unique vision and voice, is at risk of being

quietly drowned out by AI generated content, franchise formulas, and the pressure to produce faster than ever. So if you've ever felt

like you're just going through the motions instead of creating something that truly matters,

you're not alone. So today, let's explore what's being lost and what we can reclaim. Welcome to

this week's episode, Why Intentional Storytelling Matters,

in an era of AI and algorithm-driven content.

These days, I think most people are at least somewhat dissatisfied with the general scope of popular media,

particularly movies and TV.

Of course, there are stellar exceptions,

and of course, older generations, of which I am suddenly shocked to find I am one,

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