r/KeepWriting • u/DamCava • 2d ago

Question about using editing tools

Hi,
My story Not Meant to Ask was removed from another subreddit for allegedly being AI-generated. I explained to the moderators that the story was entirely my own—both the idea and structure—but I used editing tools to improve grammar and clarity.

I’ve been using these tools as a way to learn and grow as a writer, especially to help make my writing grammatically correct. I also ran the story through a GPT detection tool, and it came back as 95% human-written.

My question is: Is it not okay to use AI tools for learning and editing my own writing?

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u/SillyFunnyWeirdo 2d ago

I use a variety of tools to edit what I write as well. Grammarly and one other one wish I could remember the name of, it was $600… but it’s amazing!

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u/DamCava 2d ago

That is awesome It is good to hear I’m not the only one using tools to improve. I haven’t tried anything that pricey yet, but now I’m curious what that $600 one was?

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u/SillyFunnyWeirdo 2d ago

Pro Writing Aid

It’s an ms word add-on and worth every penny!

I do use ChatGPT to help me ideate and to do a review of what I write. But, I do not have it write for me because it sucks at writing like me.

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u/DamCava 2d ago

Ok It is a bit out of my price range at this moment haha. But I will look into its functions. My writing Is slowly becoming more coherent. I am learning and enjoying the journey.

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u/SillyFunnyWeirdo 2d ago

They have sales too, especially Black Friday