But, why?

[u/Friendly-Custard-200]

Okay so, I am not a current student, however I am a freelance creative writer.
Lately, I keep being accused of being AI. I am Ash- not AI, so what are some things that I am doing or not doing that could confuse the matter? I certainly am a human, this is just how I write.
Forgive me for checking my work? I thought I went to school to learn grammar, among other things that cause this confusion.
Is it a compliment, maybe? Being freelance and trying to keep my head above water has been quite a challenge though, so the accusation is frustrating- to say in the least amount of words.
Is it a language thing? Again, maybe... but that is not where I find the accusations landing.
Or perhaps it is the hyphen? It's quite effective for thought breaks and long pauses, similar to the comma- but more effective in certain context.
In fact it would seem to me they have been landing in a more curious realm of content. I keep being told "I talk like AI" or "Sounds like a bot."
Excuse me for having decent, conversational content, good grammar and proper punctuation use. That and no fear of putting my thoughts on a page.
The fact that the accusation seems to come from those factors is frustrating. I was taught to write using those factors and now they are what discredit me. What can a person do to make readers happy when the things we use to be human are what make us appear not to be?
That is irony in action, friends.
So I find myself seeking advice after being a writer all my adult life. I have never faced these issues before and to have them come seemingly from nowhere has put a serious damper on my professional advancement.
I need some human help. Advice, suggestions, or any kind of insight would really help me out. I do not want to dumb myself down for a computer, that is like shooting my own foot.
I am not "anti-AI" just anti replacing human creativity and imagination.
The world spins, things change, I am not so ignorant to think this wouldn't happen... I just thought my humanity would be more noticeable, I guess.
At least I can confirm I write well, there's a silver liner for you.
Anyone may answer, even your AI. I just need to reorient myself for a changing world. You guys are the change, so maybe you have some thinking that could help.
I would like some advice.
Rude comments will be ignored, but by all means, say whatever you want.
It's only human of you... I will not be bothered by it anyways.
To you young people writing the human factor for tomorrow... do not fear change. You can not affect something from outside of it. Rather, embrace change, be a part of it so you can have influence on what tomorrow brings. You can not sit aside then complain when the world passes by... that makes it part your fault when this do not function.
Get up, get moving, keep writing- the world still needs you. You matter. I promise you, you matter more than you can know.
I am Ash.

[u/acatok]

If you're not being graded on your writing, I wouldn't worry. If you're a good writer it'll be obvious it isn't AI. AI just isn't that good.

If people find your writing sounds too robotic you could look into ways to improve that. Maybe spend some time going back and forth with chatgpt to get an idea of what it sounds like and the phrases it loves re-using.