The world is changing rapidly, and one of the most important shifts, in my view, is how we nurture creativity in the next generation.
As a parent to twin teenagers, a young adult author, and someone passionate about creativity, I have been saddened by how many young people feel discouraged from pursuing their talents. My daughter has written stories from a young age, and my son is a gifted artist who designed my logo when I wanted something natural and human-made. Yet, like many young creatives, many question whether art is worth pursuing because of fears surrounding AI and future careers.
As a woman in tech with extensive experience using AI in the corporate world, I understand those fears — but I do not share them.
AI is here, and it will undoubtedly change the world, much like the internet once did. I trained people on technology back then and the exact same fears existed. However, I do not believe AI will replace human creativity. What I do believe is that those who learn to work alongside it will thrive. In my own work as a global IT Project Manager, AI helps me become more productive, saving hours each day by supporting tasks such as summarising workshops and writing meeting notes. It is a tool — not a replacement for human insight, creativity, or connection.
Art, storytelling, poetry, music, and creativity are deeply human. They carry emotion, lived experience, individuality, and soul. While AI may assist creative processes, it cannot replace the heart behind human expression.
This is why I am passionate about supporting young creatives. Through my work as a small independent publisher, I want to help emerging writers, artists, narrators, and illustrators gain meaningful experience while studying at college or university. Together with their families, I support them in developing real-world skills, building confidence, and creating work filled with heart, energy, imagination, and authenticity.
If you are looking for proofreading, editing, young adult feedback, narration, illustration, or book cover support, I would love to connect you with talented young people building their experience and portfolios. This is cost effective for you and gives the youth of today the much needed work experience that they are after.
Let us support the next generation of creatives and show that AI has its place — as a tool to support human talent, never to replace it.