Ever wondered how a team of critics could help you refine your writing? Imagine having a panel of experts, each specializing in different aspects of storytelling, offering detailed feedback on your work. Now, imagine those critics were AI. Researchers have developed a fascinating new framework called "Collective Critics for Creative Story Generation" (CRITICS) that does exactly that. It uses multiple AI "critics" to improve story plans and writing, pushing creative boundaries while keeping the narrative coherent. CRITICS works in two stages. First, during the "CRPLAN" stage, AI critics assess a story's plan, looking for original themes, unusual structures, and unexpected endings. They give targeted feedback from various perspectives (like a sociologist or futurist), and a "leader" AI combines the best suggestions. Second, in "CRTEXT," the focus shifts to expression. The AI critics refine individual sentences, enhancing imagery and voice to make the story more captivating. The results? Stories generated with CRITICS are significantly more creative and engaging, while maintaining strong narrative coherence. This isn’t just about making AI storytellers better. The framework allows human writers to step in as a critic or leader, making it a tool for interactive human-machine collaboration. Imagine brainstorming with an AI, refining ideas, and shaping stories together! CRITICS is still in early stages. Its success depends on the underlying AI models it uses, and there are challenges like avoiding toxic or harmful language. However, it offers an exciting glimpse into the future of creative writing, where AI could be our collaborator, not just our competitor.