writing
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Let This AI Show You How To Begin Your Novel
It must be the future, because I’m taking writing advice from a computer. I’ve always been a fan of Janelle Shane’s AI experiments, because they’re adorably goofy, like the computer is just starting to learn the ways of human language, or concepts like recipes or colours. But her latest creation writes beginning sentences of novels,…
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Where To Get Ideas For Your NaNoWriMo Project
It’s time for the annual tradition of hand-wringing, self-loathing, and maybe — just maybe — writing a novel in 30 days. National Novel Writing Month has become a beacon of hope each November for the many high achievers who desire to not only start, but also finish a draft of a novel in one month.
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I’m Author Sarah Pinsker, And This Is How I Work
There are many Sarah Pinskers from many alternate universes. They’ve gathered for SarahCon, a convention held by scientist Sarah Pinsker. And one of the Sarahs has murdered another. That’s the premise of “And Then There Were (N-One),” the first story I read by the real Sarah Pinsker, author of science fiction, fantasy and horror. Pinsker’s…
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I’m Nick Douglas, Lifehacker Staff Writer, And This Is How I Work
Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces and productivity tips of our favourite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m Nick Douglas, and this is how I work.