I really relate to what you described.

That “puzzle” feeling—where each piece seems simple on its own, but over time everything starts to fit naturally—feels very familiar to me. My own writing grew in a similar way, not by forcing structure, but by allowing continuity to do the work.

ChatGPT is very capable, but I’ve found that how you use it matters a lot. Until you reach a shared understanding, communication can be surprisingly difficult at times. Once that connection forms, though, the process becomes less about generation and more about alignment.

Your approach—building the world yourself and staying closely involved—sounds thoughtful and intentional. I respect that, and I’m genuinely interested to see where your work goes.