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Continuing with my experiment in A.I.-assisted writing, a few days ago I stumbled across an option on the Style input box I hadn't noticed before.  When using the "Story Engine" function in Sudowrite, there's a place for defining "Style" - this is supposed to influence the AI's output (a lot!) when writing the outline and the prose.  I'm not convinced it does much, but I'm also not sure how to actually tell.

In any case, I discovered a button by the input field for "Match My Style".  Copy-and-Paste about 2000 words of writing, and it'll tell you what your style is, and then summarise that for use with the story engine.

So, why not?  I copied 1500 words from the recent chapter of Constant - the bit where Crystal and Cindy are looking through the article in -Lumen-, and clicked on the button.  This is how it defined my "style":

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 POV: The passage is written in third-person limited POV, with the focus on Crystal's perspective.

Tone and Mood: The tone is analytical and probing, with a hint of discomfort and unease. The mood is tense and uncomfortable, with a sense of underlying sexuality and exploitation.

Vocabulary and Word Choice: The vocabulary is complex and formal, with occasional use of slang and colloquialisms. The author employs literary devices such as metaphors and similes to create vivid imagery.

Sentence Structure: The sentences are generally long and complex, with occasional use of fragments and repetition. The writing is descriptive and detailed, with a focus on sensory imagery.

Pacing and Rhythm: The pacing is slow and introspective, with a focus on character development and analysis. The rhythm is varied, with occasional bursts of action and tension.

Dialogue: The dialogue is naturalistic and realistic, with a focus on character voice and speech patterns. The author employs unique dialogue tags and formatting techniques to differentiate between speakers.

Descriptive Style: The author's approach to descriptions is detailed and sensory, with a focus on creating vivid imagery. The descriptions are often sexualized and exploitative, with a focus on the female body.

Themes and Motifs: The recurring themes include sexuality, exploitation, and the male gaze. Motifs include fashion, media, and celebrity culture.

Cultural and Historical Context: The piece is set in a futuristic world where AI and technology are prevalent. The author explores the impact of technology on society and culture, particularly in the realm of media and celebrity.

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...  not a bad analysis, I think, from a 1500-word sample!

Comments

Julia

That,..that's pretty damned accurate. I note that a lot of people use 'write like Author X' as a style prompt which often does nothing useful. Like if you say 'write like JK Rowling', then it begins to populate the story with Harry Potters and broomsticks matches. But this could also work for condensing other styles you like into usable style prompts.

Fakeminsk TG Fiction: Constant in All Other Things

Yeah, I was kind of surprise at the quality of its analysis. What it generates is too wordy for the Style box, though - it then summarises it down to a digestible nugget which loses some of the detail. This is the Style summary off of Sudowrite's analysis of those words from Constant: "Third-person limited POV with analytical and probing tone, complex vocabulary, slow pacing, and focus on character development. Explores themes of sexuality, exploitation, and technology's impact on society in a futuristic world." Very good point about avoiding using named authors - I tried "in the style of John Steinbeck" and suddenly characters were reading The Grapes of Wrath....