This Blog Won’t Write Itself, Even with AI
And that would defeat the purpose if it did. Photo by Boitumelo on Unsplash One of the biggest concerns about Generative AI is not about the tool itself. The concern…
Don’t Fear New Options for Creativity
There are always new tools available for making art. Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Unsplash When I began writing at age 9, it was all by hand. My first sci-fi…
AI: The Elephant in the Room We Can’t Really Ignore
Generative AI is a new tool you can use or avoid; but ignore it at your own peril. Photo by Mojahid Mottakin on Unsplash There have been many books, movies,…
How Does it Feel To Create with Generative AI Tools?
Sharing my experience using Generative AI for writing. Photo by Mahdis Mousavi on Unsplash. Image by https://claudeai.wiki/ Does AI scare you? Why wouldn’t it? Lots of fiction over the years…
Can I Write to Market Without Being a Hack?
That depends on multiple factors. Photo by Alejandro Escamilla on Unsplash What is a hack? Stephen Pressfield, in his brilliant book The War of Art, defines a hack as someone…
How are New Tools Ignored, Adopted, Adapted, and/or Abused?
It’s all about the choices made for them and their use. Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash In the distant past, all art was one-of-a-kind. Even a reproduction of a…
How Do I Navigate the Changing Landscape of Writing and Publishing?
There’s no right or wrong answer, just lots of options. Photo by Tobias on Unsplash When I finished my first sci-fi novel – 50 handwritten and illustrated pages – at…
Why Can’t and Won’t AI Replace Genuine Artists?
As smart as AI is, genuine artists will never be replaced. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Art in its many forms is an expression of the soul. I don’t…
What Might the Future of Writing, Creativity, and the Reality of AI Look Like?
The future is here. AI is gaining prominence. What will that mean? Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash I started my journey as a creative writer when I was…