Reject it or Embrace it—A.I. Will Affect All Writers

February 15, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Right about now, writers are regarding ChatGPT and other writing A. I. as more of a rival than a resource. People have already flooded the marketplace with media written by anybody with an opinion or a tall tale. The saturation of the market is one reason giving and receiving honest reviews has become so critical. […]

Will ChatGPT, DALL-E, and BARD Save You a Ton of Time

February 13, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Artificial intelligence (A. I.) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems (source). A. I. has been coming for as long as I’ve been watching television. Shows such as The Jetsons and Lost In Space romanticized the A.I. to human relationships, while movies like The Terminator and The Matrix showed examples of A.I. gone wrong. This latest crop of A.I. can write […]

Public Speaking Tips for Writers

January 25, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Writers will eventually find themselves asked to speak, especially if you’re a member of a church, civic group, professional club or organization. If you’re forewarned and forearmed, you can happily accept an invitation or opportunity to be a keynote speaker. Many writers are famous and don’t even know it. Everybody at your church, gym, local […]

Create a writing and reading space!

January 24, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Lately, there’s been a lot of attention devoted to self-care, but what I hear described more often is mind and body care. For me self-care has to include a physical space where my mind can wander in peace. For writers, a quiet space to dream is essential. Unlike Thoreau, we can’t go to Walden Pond, […]