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 is it just a load of slop? Your inability to tell the difference puts you firmly in the realm of most human beings: they can […]
Running for My Life
AN EXCERPT FROM A MEMOIR WRITTEN BY BELINDA MOUNTAIN As I lock my rented red bike to a pole on the bridge, the rain begins to fall softly. I curse under my breath, pulling up the hood of my anorak and yanking my sleeves down. Only one other person is waiting under the dim light […]
Mastering Point of View in Fiction: A Guide by Sonny Whitelaw
One of the most common challenges writers face when learning to write fiction is maintaining point of view (PoV). In this article, award-winning author Sonny Whitelaw explains what PoV is, why it matters, and the tools you can use to create and sustain it effectively. Understanding First, Second, and Third-Person Narratives At school, we’re often […]