Ai-powered fiction writing gains popularity among enthusiasts

Petra Ferraz de Novaes, a 36-year-old Brazilian software engineer, uses AI to craft custom fiction, blending fantasy worlds like Star Wars and Mass Effect. She finds the unpredictability of AI-generated narratives captivating, often spending hours creating stories with tools like SillyTavern. A 2025 study by OpenAI and the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 1.4% of ChatGPT prompts relate to fiction, though researchers estimate 7% of users engage in fiction generation. Melanie Walsh, an assistant professor at the University of Washington, highlights that many users embrace AI for its ability to rapidly iterate on stories and offer personalized narratives. Razrien, a 40-year-old Indiana man, uses AI to create role-play scenarios involving characters like a 'big angry rat wife' and a 'werewolf mommy.' He prefers models like Google’s Gemma 4 for its ability to cater to his specific fantasies. The study also notes that AI fiction may challenge traditional notions of literature, offering a more direct form of entertainment for readers.