AI vs. The Editor. A Look at Why It’s a Bad Idea to Let AI Do Your Writing
Everyone is talking about AI and whether it can help or hurt your writing. This is a continuation of Tom’s post from last week, where […]
AI May Well KILL Your Writing (whether or not it kills us all)
You’ve heard the news that AI may be an extinction event for humanity, but meanwhile, don’t let it kill your writing.
Guest Review by Kat Shaw – A True History of the United States: America’s Truth Problem
Book review: A True History of the United States traces our ignored history, its linkage to our systems, and how to face and learn from it.
True Tale of Terror: A 17-year Journey on the Traditional Publishing Rollercoaster
Learn why one author’s rollercoaster ride to publication took 17 years and about the lost opportunity cost of a traditional publishing choice.
What A Woman of No Importance Reveals About the Power of Being Overlooked
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell is not simply a story about espionage, as it is often portrayed. It is what happens when […]
Your Readers are Out There, So Go Meet Them
Yes, your readers are out there. Here are some tips for finding and connecting with them.
Amazon Reviews Aren’t the Only Ones That Matter: Getting Reviews on Other Platforms
Let’s talk about building credibility beyond the world’s largest bookstore. Yes, Amazon is the largest bookstore in the world. Any new author knows or has […]
Looking for Alaska: Grief, Identity, and Learning to Live Without Answers
New feature: Guest reviews by Kat, starting with Looking for Alaska, by John Green, telling us why the standard view misses the novel’s emotional architecture.
Three Decisions Smart Writers Make that Shape Every Great Book
#1 What promise am I making to my reader? #2 Why am I writing this book? #3 Am I committed to finishing this book? I […]
Bored to … Cheers! Your Gateway to Creativity
Why boredom is essential to boosting your creativity and how to tap into it when you need it most.