Trying AI for Creative Work

Where It All Started

I never really saw myself as a “creative” person. I wasn’t the type who could paint beautifully, write poems effortlessly, or compose music. I admired such people from a distance, thinking creativity was something you were born with—not something you could learn.

Then one evening, while scrolling on Instagram, I saw a reel showing how people used AI to create art and music. The results looked magical. I thought, “If machines can help me be creative, maybe I should at least try.”
That small thought opened a new door in my life.

My First Attempt at AI Art

The first thing I tried was an AI art generator. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I typed something simple like:

"A girl sitting in a library with warm lights."

When the image appeared, I genuinely froze. It looked like something out of a storybook—soft colours, beautiful lighting, and a peaceful atmosphere.
I stared at it for a long moment, thinking, “Did I really create this? Even if it’s with AI?”

It felt like magic.

For someone like me who could barely draw a straight line, it felt empowering. I felt this strange excitement bubbling in my chest—as if I had unlocked a new version of myself. I started trying different prompts, different styles, and different moods. Every new image felt like opening a gift.

Experimenting with AI for Writing

Later, when I had a small creative writing assignment in college, I decided to use AI to help me brainstorm ideas. Not to copy, but to get inspiration. I asked it for story prompts, and it gave me ideas I never would’ve thought of.

One of the prompts turned into a short story I wrote myself. When my professor said,
“Your imagination is growing,”
I smiled inside because it was true—not because AI wrote the story, but because AI helped unlock something that was already inside me.

It was like having a patient friend sitting beside me, gently guiding me whenever I got stuck.

Music Creation: The Most Unexpected Surprise

I never imagined that I would experiment with music. I don’t play any instrument, and honestly, I can’t sing very well. But one of my friends introduced me to an AI music tool, and we decided to try it just for fun.

We typed in a mood—“calm, rainy evening vibe”—and AI generated a melody in seconds.

We sat there listening, completely silent.
It was beautiful.

Not perfect. Not professional.
But beautiful in a simple, emotional way.

For the first time in my life, I felt connected to music in a creative sense. It made me realise something powerful:
AI doesn’t replace creativity—it gives you space to express creativity in ways you never imagined.

How AI Changed the Way I See Myself

Before using AI, I carried a silent belief that creativity belonged to gifted people. But AI proved me wrong. It showed me that creativity is not about perfection—it’s about expressing something, anything, even if it’s small.

AI made me braver.
I started experimenting more.
I started imagining more.
I started believing that I can create.

There were moments when I doubted myself, wondering if the creativity was truly mine or just the machine. But I realised something important: AI doesn’t work on its own.
It follows your emotions.
It listens to your words.
It responds to your imagination.
It reflects you.

AI became like a partner, not a replacement.

Reactions From Friends and Family

When I showed my first AI-generated artwork to my parents, my mom said,
“This looks so peaceful. Did you make this?”

I said, “Yes… with a little help.”
And the smile she gave me is something I still remember.

My friends were shocked. Some even asked me to make pictures for them. Suddenly, I wasn’t “the person with no artistic talent.” I was the person who could bring ideas to life.

It was a small boost of confidence, but it mattered more than I expected.

Final Thoughts: AI as a Creative Companion

AI didn’t turn me into an artist, a musician, or a writer overnight. But it taught me something far more important:
Creativity is not a talent. It’s an experience. A feeling. A journey.

AI gave me the courage to try, the freedom to explore, and the confidence to create without fear of judgment.

And honestly, I can’t wait to see what else I’ll create next.

                                                                                                                                                      -Monica

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