Category: Writing Tips

Writing Water Wings: 5 Habits that Betray a Lack of Mastery

In the modern age when everyone can use AI to produce at least passable work, mastery is more critical than it’s ever been. AI has largely eradicated typos and poor grammar that used to signal inexperience which has some benefits. Those who struggle with spelling or grammar aren’t as far behind the Eight Ball as …

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Why Choice—Not Talent—Drives Great Stories

I’d venture to say that 99% of life is choosing the least crappy decision out of a list of horrible options while gambling the fallout is something we can handle.

Ideally later.

If AI Loves Your Writing, Be Very VERY Worried

AI, artificial intelligence

AI is the new buzzword. Everything AI! Yet, we’ve fallen into the AI Uncanny Valley, and now we want to know who’s real and who we can trust.

Are We Too “Domesticated” to Write Great Stories?

We’re a domesticated bunch that suffers cognitive dissonance from First World living. I mean HUNTING? I don’t even know how to track tacos.

Schadenfreude: Misfortune, Revenge, Justice & Catharsis

Schadenfreude is the pleasure we feel at the misfortune of others. This ingrained sense of right and wrong drives our desire to seek justice.