arXiv:2608. 07460v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: While post-training improves the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), it generally lowers their output diversity and creativity, negatively impacting tasks that explicitly require creativity (e.
By Ananya Sahu, Mohit Bansal, Elias Stengel-Eskin
arXiv:2606. 17350v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have enabled the generation of high-quality prose, yet the question of whether these models are capable of generating diverse outputs remains contested.
By Thennal DK, Hans Ole Hatzel
The paper introduces a reinforcement learning method to improve the quality of feedback generated by large language models for creative writers. By training with group relative policy optimization and a multi‑component reward that emphasizes tailored, actionable, and critical‑issue‑focused feedback, the authors demonstrate that their approach outperforms existing LLMs and baselines on three story corpora. The study shows that actionable suggestions are the key factor driving constructive feedback.
By Maja Stahl, Timon Ziegenbein, Henning Wachsmuth
arXiv:2609.38406v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Access to real-world information is often noisy and fragmented. Constructing a coherent narrative from such fragments requires models to reconstruct mi...
By Eftekhar Hossain, John Salvador, Santu Karmaker
The paper presents a benchmark that compares seven long‑form generation frameworks across three granularities—single chapter, multi‑chapter, and whole book—using an anchor‑based LLM‑as‑a‑judge protocol to evaluate outlines directly. Results show no single framework dominates across all settings; performance depends on how well a framework’s output form matches the target granularity, with SuperWriter excelling in length‑constrained single‑chapter mode but losing advantage in whole‑book mode. The study finds only moderate correlation between outline and writing quality, supporting the idea that these two stages should be evaluated separately.
By Yifan Song
arXiv:2605. 17064v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Large language models are optimized for instruction following and agentic tasks remain poorly aligned with the requirements of high-quality creative writing.
By Jan Zierstek, Matteo Batelic, Maya Medjad, Tim Sch\"onenberger