The Future of Writing and Writing Instruction in the Age of AI | Write the Docs Pittsburgh Jan 2026

About the presentation: This talk presents a vision for writing in the age of AI—one where technology complements human writers while preserving their agency over essential composing decisions, regardless of who or what helps write it. Drawing on writing research and pedagogy, our interdisciplinary team explores how "restrained AI" can address the cognitive demands of the writing process, allowing writers to focus on ideation, critical thinking, and meaningful revision. To illustrate this vision in practice, the talk demonstrates myProse, an experimental AI-enhanced writing platform we are developing and piloting across multiple universities. Through an interactive visualization interface that provides targeted feedback, myProse supports students from first-year composition through writing in the disciplines via multiple institutional touchpoints.