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Creative Writing
Finally, an internet standard for writers’ rights vs. AI companies
The launch of the Really Simple Licensing standard and an update on Medium’s policies for AI companies using your writing
Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Mastering the Art of Writing
The difference between amateur and professional
This Is How Much Money I’ve Spent To Self-Publish My Book
In case you’re wondering about the initial investment you need to launch a book.
I Spent 8 Hours in a Paid Seminar on Getting Published. Here Are the Secrets From the Gatekeepers
Advice from agents & publishers on AI writing, changing attention spans, market trends, and more.
10 Books You Should Read If You Want to Write Well
Because good writing isn’t just a skill — it’s a way of seeing.
ChatGPT Told Me How To Win At Writing Despite All The AI
I asked Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT how to thrive in a world of AI and only ChatGPT gave an answer I can live with
Everything i know about self publishing
I Tried Stephen King’s Writing Routine — Here’s What Happened
You’ve heard the legend. Stephen King.
The Search Engine for Writers - Hiveword
Instantly search human-curated articles on the craft of writing.
AI is flattening language — and redistributing power
For a long time, “good writing” has been more than skill; it’s been a form of gatekeeping. Not anymore.
I’m a Professional Editor & These Are the 4 Biggest Mistakes New Writers Make
I can spot a novice from the first paragraph
Save the Cat Story Structure: Definition and Beat Sheet
Blake Snyder invented the term "Save the Cat" as a plotting device, and included these beats to help you structure your story.
What is Save the Cat — Blake Synder’s Beat Sheet Explained
Save the Cat is a bestselling non-fiction book on the craft of screenwriting written by Blake Snyder that lays out 15 key story beats.
The Secrets of Story Structure (Complete Series)
If there's just one thing that matters to your success as a writer it's story structure. Find out how to use it to write your best story!
K.M. Weiland's Story Structure - Emmie Boone
An overview of K.M. Weiland's story structure and how you can use each moment to plan for pacing and plotting for any story.
Kortex | A Second Brain For Creators
Finally, one place for all of your ideas, notes, highlights, and writing. Capture any idea with our user-favorite capture feature. Use those ideas to write and build creative projects.
4 expert tips for writing more in 2025
Issue #239: jungle gym careers, Billie Holiday, and questioning your defaults
This is the Best Book I’ve Read about Creative Writing
An ode to the book that saved my second novel
Writing Well Handbook by Julian Shapiro
Learn how to write well. Topics include figuring out what to write about, how to write an introduction, the writing process, writing style, and copyediting.
Authors shocked to find AI ripoffs of their books being sold on Amazon
Book spamming, sometimes with multiple bogus titles going online in one day, has hit writers like Rory Cellan-Jones
I Tested Four AI Essay-Writing Tools, and Here’s What I Found
These AI tools can help you formulate outlines, improve your vocabulary, and defeat writer's block—but they have serious limitations, so use them wisely.
Dickie Bush on X
When I was young, I wasted years as a horrible writer. Then I heard Naval Ravikant mention a 250-word essay full of the best writing mental models he swears by. 4 mental models you can steal today.
Dickie Bush on X: "3. Use short sentences "Readers aren't as smart as you'd think." Just one thought per sentence. Readers process info better when it's bite-sized and easily digestible. Avoid: • Jargon • Flowery language • Complex sentences Be clear, and you'll be clever. https://t.co/AqY1LrbbGd" / X
Just one thought per sentence. Readers process info better when it's bite-sized and easily digestible.
10 great Irish novels crying out for TV or film adaptations
We are a nation renowned for our rich literary heritage, but the last few years in particular have seen a number of acclaimed Irish novels make the leap to the big and small screens, too.
Don't Date A Man Who Reads
When his passion isn't just about you
Writers must show their humanity to defeat AI usurpers
Toastmasters' Ged Byrne spotlights generative AI’s bad writing and explains that the best way to steal its thunder is to rely on your own voice.
How to Start a War by Tim Ferriss
"If you want to start a war, call me." He handed me his card. It was nondescript: Name, number, AOL email address, stock art of an eagle. He could have passed for a plumber, handyman, or tree remover.