LLM Voice

Martin Fowler cautions writers against using LLMs to generate prose drafts, arguing that even heavily edited LLM output retains a distinctive "voice" that creates an unsettling effect for readers and is difficult to eliminate. He recommends authors develop their own writing skills through practice, use LLMs only for outlining or research verification, and disclose any AI assistance they do use, emphasizing that authentic human voice remains essential in writing.