In the very first episode of the Better Writer Podcast, I’m asking one very important question: Does writing fiction matter?

When AI has shown up to replace us and the world feels like it’s always in a state of crisis does it still make sense to sit down and write your stories?

I believe it is. Here’s why.

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Check out the sources that I consulted in putting together this show:
- Article: Does reading fiction make us better people?
- Study: How Does Fiction Reading Influence Empathy? An Experimental Investigation on the Role of Emotional Transportation
- Study: Bookworms versus nerds: Exposure to fiction versus non-fiction, divergent associations with social ability, and the simulation of fictional social worlds
- Article: Why Sharing Stories Brings People Together
- Article: Paul Slovic observes the ‘psychic numbing’ of COVID-19
- Article: Why Your Brain Can’t Empathize with Large Tragedies
- Books Mentioned (affiliate links):

Key Takeaways:

Writing is essential even in a world dominated by AI.
Diverse perspectives in literature are crucial for changing our world for the better - even if we don't see results right away.
Fiction is an amazing coping mechanism and your book could be the thing that gets someone through the toughest part of their life.
Stories can help readers navigate difficult emotions and experiences in a safe way that doesn't trigger the defensiveness that can keep people from connecting in real life.
Writing can also empower you whether it's just in telling a story that matters to you or in accomplishing a difficult goal.

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit oliviahelpswriters.com/bwp/1

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