Bakers are characterized by their experimental nature, frequently tinkering with AI settings and outputs to "bake" the perfect creation. They're willing to run multiple iterations and mix different AI-generated elements (kitbash) to achieve their desired outcome. Bakers embrace the possibilities of AI, often facing the challenge of integrating diverse AI contributions into a cohesive whole.
<aside> 🗒️ Bakers are likely innovators and perfectionists, eager to explore the full potential of AI within their creative endeavors. They might spend more time in the experimentation phase, motivated by the discovery of new and unexpected ways AI can enhance their work. This approach points to a high level of engagement with AI technology and an openness to novel creative processes.
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Bakers are characterized by their experimental nature and willingness to explore the capabilities of AI. They frequently tinker with AI settings, outputs, and models to discover the best combination for their work. This approach is akin to refining a recipe through trial and error until it's just right. The prompt is only changed if multiple models of AI fail to produce decent results.
Unlike Gardeners and Weavers, Bakers run multiple iterations and may mix different AI-generated elements to achieve their desired outcome. They're not afraid to "kitbash" their work, combining pieces from various sources to create something new and unique. Bakers prefer tools like Notion and writing specific tools to lay out the various versions to decide what they like best. Bakers who skew more “discovery writer” are not afraid to use AI to choose the next plot element in a story by reading multiple options, making the writing process akin to a personal “choose your own adventure” type experience.
Bakers often express a desire to try different prompts, settings, and AI tools, indicating their curiosity and open-mindedness toward AI's potential. This exploratory mindset is expressed in phrases like, "I'm going to try," and “I wonder if…,” highlighting their experimental approach.
Bakers are motivated by the possibilities that AI brings to the creative process. They embrace the potential for AI to enhance their work in new and unexpected ways, often finding joy in the discovery and innovation that AI enables.
Bakers may experience FOMO regarding the creative opportunities AI offers. This can lead to a struggle with managing their time effectively, as they're captivated by the wealth of options and iterations AI provides. They can also become so engrossed in their own creation that they detach from any updates related to the “latest and greatest” in AI but will return when they need inspiration or ready to create their next dish.
Bakers place a strong emphasis on their personal involvement in the creative process. They view themselves as integral to the crafting of the final product, blending AI-generated content with their own creativity to achieve perfection. They can enjoy control, often focusing on the prep work or component creation needed to generate prose. They might also use fine-tunes for prose generation because the output better complements the detail and nuance of their component work.
Bakers enjoy the process of iterating on AI-generated content. They find value in the process of experimenting and refining, seeing each iteration as an opportunity to enhance their work further. It’s likely that bakers will develop a system for iterating prose, which could include the number of iterations and/or the specific parameters they use for iterations. Bakers enjoy experimentation, but identifying a system that works maximizes their time and creativity.
The Advanced Baker has peace with their productivity, likely being a writer who before AI wrote multiple drafts of stories. They do not fret or worry if there’s a more efficient way to work with AI, because they recognize that the way they work with AI is what they need to get a project done. If you think about writing like a maze, other Job Types like Weaver and Architect want to find the solution right away, but not a Baker. The Baker would like to make sure every path and dead end was checked, because what if we missed something?
The Advanced Baker is often more a “plotter” than a “pantser” because their prompts or sequences will make AI write the whole scene. However, Bakers prefer to move one scene or chapter at a time through the story, ready to change the outline or plot structure if they “discover” a more interesting story thread along the way.