In today’s digital era, the proliferation of artificial intelligence in various sectors, including content generation, has prompted a pressing question: How can we differentiate between human-generated content and AI-generated content? This is especially challenging with state-of-the-art models like GPT-4. In this article, we will delve...
I love watching movies about writers and writing, so I binged The Lesson movie one lazy afternoon. It starts with some great quotes on writing and literature. Here’s the setup: a famous writer hires a tutor for his son. So this wannabe writer (with a photographic memory) comes to live with his wife and kid.
I taught English for a few years before getting my PhD in Literature. I was pretty awful with younger kids (one 3 year old punched me), but once they got pretty fluent, we could move on to the funner, but weird English stuff. Like all writers, I love a creative metaphor or analogy, but sometimes
Fictional characters — the lifeblood of any narrative. They are the entities that give flesh and bone to the abstract ideas of a plot. For writers, they are the medium through which they connect with the readers, invoke emotions and drive the storyline. Let’s delve into the fascinating process of creating and understanding these figments...
Not too long ago, I dusted off an ancient book idea and used chatGPT to turn it into an outline and a book proposal. That was a huge weight lifted, because I don’t have the time and energy to focus on the project and it’s a decades-old mess of notes I’ll probably never get around
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding the time and space to focus on your writing can be a challenge. That’s where writing retreats come in. These immersive experiences provide the perfect environment for writers to escape the distractions of everyday life, focus on their craft, and find inspiration in new surroundings. Whether...
Hey, there word lovers! You know those moments in literature that make you pause, reread, and go “Wow, that was brilliant”? Often, these are the handiwork of clever rhetorical devices. Whether you’re a writer aiming to elevate your craft or a reader looking to deepen your appreciation for literature, knowing your rhetorical...
A crazy number of people are still playing Wordle and I get it; it’s a quick mental challenge that’s rewarding and easy. I don’t have a worldle strategy yet though, so I waste too much time brainstorming words until it’s no longer fun. So I decided to ask AI. I started with Google’s new “Bard”
In the realm of writing, creativity and structure coexist, each one vital to the process of transforming a mere idea into a riveting novel. For budding authors and seasoned scribes alike, knowing the best methods to plot, plan, and pen a story can be the key to unlocking their storytelling prowess. This comprehensive guide will
In the world of literature, various tools and techniques help writers add depth, beauty, and rhythm to their works. One such tool, beloved by poets and prose writers alike, is alliteration. Alliteration can elevate the aesthetics of your writing and make it more memorable and engaging. But what is alliteration, and how can you use
Discover the best tips and tricks to beat writer’s block and boost your productivity We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, struggling to find the right words or ideas. Writer’s block can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be a creativity killer. In this friendly, conversational guide, we’ll share the...
You’re tapping your pen on the table, looking wistfully out of the window, waiting for the words to flow through your fingers and onto the page. Many of us have experienced the crippling hold of writer’s block and frustration due to a lack of productivity. For centuries, ancient philosophers have provided us with the knowledge
