RIYADH: Artificial intelligence and its growing impact on creative writing were at the forefront of discussion during a workshop titled “Technology: Your Gateway to the World of Writing” at the Riyadh International Book Fair, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

The session began with a discussion of prominent authors who left a distinctive mark on literature through their mastery of language and imagination to build meaning and enrich the creative experience.

Two main types of writing were outlined: functional writing, which follows formal templates, and creative writing, which offers wider room for self-expression through imagery, description, and imagination, emphasizing that creativity requires a combination of talent, technique, and linguistic awareness.

The workshop addressed generative artificial intelligence capable of producing texts in multiple forms and its evolution into so-called “AI agents” that can think, analyze, and make decisions, representing an advanced stage of interaction between humans and technology.

The session concluded with practical demonstrations of digital editing tools, highlighting that technology has become an active element in developing writers’ skills, expanding their creative horizons, and enabling them to reach a global audience across modern writing platforms.