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1 year ago
Expression AmabaieOn a 45-mile chain of WA trails, our writer got more than bargained for
ON ICICLE RIDGE, Chelan County — Weary, low on water and waiting for a lift from a helicopter, I knew I would have plenty of time to ponder the big questions. Like: “How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? Am I an idiot?”
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
Writing Better Neurodivergent Characters in Fiction
I blinked a lot as a kid. Like, a lot a lot. And my head jerked, like a nod, only quicker and sharper and repeatedly. And I grunted. I didn’t even know I grunted until someone pointed it out to me.…
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
How To Write As If You Aim To Trick Others Into Believing That You Are Generative AI
Learn about the controversy over generative being used as a ghostwriter. In addition, insider tips are provided about telltale clues of generative AI written content.
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1 year ago
Expression Amabaie
A Scribe’s Musings: Cursive writing a curse or blessing?
Larry Schneider shares his thoughts on the importance of learning cursive writing.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
Writing a Memoir Won’t Solve All of Your Problems
More and more people are writing memoirs than ever before. The trend is an extension of social media, and people being conditioned by algorithms to put their lives on display, and it’s creating higher levels of self-involvement, and one can easily be misled by feedback loops.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
Why academics should hire generalists to edit their work (opinion)
When seeking an academic editor, you may want to consider a generalist, writes Natalie Schriefer, who suggests how to find the best one for your work.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
The End of Reading
College students aren't reading anymore, unless you count texts, tweets, and social media comments (but I don't and here's why).
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1 year ago
Comment Amabaie
The article does not even address the question of sharing a book with a friend, then donating to a thrift store to continue its life.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
What’s better for the climate: A paper book, or an e-reader?
Books take a lot of resources to make. Digital readers do, too. What's the more sustainable option? The answer isn't straightforward.
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1 year ago
Expression Amabaie
On waiting until you're ready to get serious about your work
Writer Arriel Vinson on finding a book’s form, returning to your original intention, and prioritizing the work.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
Ghostwriters Try Steering Supreme Court Justices Away from Cases
Ghostwriting Supreme Court briefs is a little-known tactic that’s gotten some attention over ethics and whether the justices should do something about it.
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1 year ago
How-to Amabaie
Tip sheet: Breaking into ghostwriting books
Want to break into book ghostwriting and collaborating? Follow these helpful tips from two industry experts.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
Ghostwriter shares insight into Noem book process
“Celebrity memoirs, they are fan fiction,” Lisec said. “You take a couple of details then expand it."
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1 year ago
Review Amabaie
Author has advice for writers: Attenberg’s book aims to keep you motivated to write
You need someone like Jami Attenberg, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., in your head. She has this new book, “1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused and Productive All Year Round,” which is sort of the advice book equivalent of that friend who cheers beside a marathon route, tossing out enthusiasm and Gatorade.
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1 year ago
Analysis Amabaie
The Uniqueness of the Human Writer
The fiction writer designs a plot, characters, and detail in order to create an intended effect or meaning. The best a bot can do is scramble for pre-existing literary patterns and throw something together. Its “creativity” depends on the massive collection of human-made content.