New writers receive so much advice early in their journey, the last thing they need is inaccurate advice from a bot. If you missed the first post in this series, you can find it HERE. As I mentioned before, don’t turn to AI to guide you in the right direction. Instead, immerse yourself in your … Continue reading Bad Advice from AI: Crappy First Drafts
Month: January 2026
How to Pitch a non-fiction book to a publisher
In my last post, Writing for Magazines, I discussed how writers could branch out into non-fiction, even if they usually write fiction. Many of us have specialist knowledge - a profession, a hobby, an interest - that can be turned into saleable articles, or even a book. But how do you go about publishing such … Continue reading How to Pitch a non-fiction book to a publisher
Science Fiction: What is it?
Hi, gang. 👋🏼 Craig with you again for some more science fiction. We broke down the old formats of hard science fiction and soft science fiction. After understanding that much, there is so much more to cover and I’m struggling with how to cover it. Maybe we need one of those listicles people seem to … Continue reading Science Fiction: What is it?
Does Your Writing Space Need a Spruce Up?
Posted by Joy York This one is a bit personal. My original writing space was upstairs in a low ceiling, oblong room over the garage with minimal spotlights and a small window. It has a beautiful 40-year-old cherrywood desk, a filing cabinet, leather rolling office chair, and 15 feet of family photographs spanning 100 years … Continue reading Does Your Writing Space Need a Spruce Up?
Applying Japanese Design Principles to your Writing
I recently came across a post on Threads about Japanese design principles. As I was reading, it occurred to me that these could be applied to writing as well. In fact, I’ve often found inspiration not only in the stories I read but in the philosophies that shape them. Among these are principles that offer … Continue reading Applying Japanese Design Principles to your Writing
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