Introduction to AI for Writing
While in many instances, AI has gotten a bad rap for writing, there are many instances where it can be a great assistive tool to help individuals with disabilities get their thoughts onto paper.
The important point for using AI for writing is to ensure that the user knows how to effectively use the tool to generate the writing, message, and tone that they want. By learning how to create the right prompts and by using the right AI tool for the type of writing that is wanted, the user can be sure to create writing that is truly their message and not something randomly generated by the AI tool.
AI tools can be used for:
Voice-to-text prompts
Writing with minimal keyboard use
Brainstorming ideas
Turning notes into a rough draft
Providing writing steps
Finding errors
Formatting documents
And more!
Quick List of AI Tools for Writing
Chat GPT – Good for simplifying the writing process and limiting keyboard use
Goblin Tools – Designed to support neurodivergence
Wordtune – Generates text and provides editing support
Sudowrite – Supports writing, editing, and organization
Aquavoice – AI-enhanced dictation with voice-activated editing
Chat GPT
How it Can Help:
Brainstorming ideas
Turning notes into rough drafts
Finding grammar or formatting errors
Providing step-by-step writing guidance
Wordtune
How it Can Help:
Paraphrasing support
Spelling and grammar correction
Sentence expansion or compression
Style matching to user input
Sudowrite
How it Can Help:
Idea generation
Sentence creation based on prompts
Descriptive expansion tools
Editing for tone and voice
Aquavoice
How it Can Help:
Natural speech-to-text
Eliminates pauses and filler words automatically.
Natural voice commands to edit