Why Interactive Fiction Is the Story Form Writers Need Right Now
The sound of a page turning used to be magic, but for many children and young adults today, that sound is fading. Traditional reading – linear, one-way, fixed – is in decline. Yet out of that silence, something electrifying is rising: interactive fiction. This medium doesn’t ask readers simply to watch a story unfold, but […]
Know Before You Query: What to Ignore When Contacting Literary Agents
Querying a literary agent? Don’t fall for bad advice. Learn the six biggest myths – and what really matters when it comes to getting noticed. By SARAH KELLEHER Congratulations! You’ve finished your book. As you scroll through page after page of what you’ve achieved, your mind fills with images of your manuscript on the desk […]
Five Pitfalls of Letting AI Write for You
If you’ve ever asked AI to do a writing assignment for you, you may have wondered about the result. How conspicuous is AI’s input? And is it Pulitzer-worthy content, or just a load of slop? Your inability to tell the difference puts you firmly in the realm of most humans: we can see the glitter, […]