Writer’s Digest AI Policy

Since 1920, Writer’s Digest has been dedicated to helping writers improve their craft, follow their passion, and tell their stories. We believe in the power of language: the power to bring people together and stir deep emotion, to educate and entertain. The written word is perhaps the greatest tool we possess to express our inner lives and connect with one another.

As new technologies emerge, we remain dedicated to this mission, and therefore we feel it is essential to make our stance on generative AI clear.

Writer’s Digest does not accept, use, or publish any material written by or with the aid of generative AI. In short, anything more intrusive than a spell-check is unacceptable.

This policy includes Writer’s Digest articles, Writer’s Digest University course content, conference and live event presentations, feedback from 2nd Draft editors, and any other content that is hosted under the Writer’s Digest brand. This policy is applicable to the Writer's Digest staff as well as anyone submitting content to be hosted by Writer's Digest, including article writers, WDU course instructors, and competition judges. Violation of this policy may be grounds for disqualification or dismissal.

We strongly believe it is to the benefit of writers not to use any sort of AI enhancement or aid if their goal is to improve their writing skill. In addition, many of our users have publication as their ultimate goal. The vast majority of publishers do not accept AI-influenced material, and the use of this technology will make that goal harder to reach.

This is a living policy that will continue to evolve as new developments emerge. We reserve the right to update it as needed.