It's December!! Anyone else enjoying the chilly weather? Anyone not enjoying it? Personally, I love that time of year when I can finally, finally, dig my sweaters out from underneath my shorts. (Just kidding, I don't actually put my pants in the same drawer as my shirts. I'm not a monster.) I feel like I … Continue reading Slaying Dragons, Paid Book Reviews, Writing Lessons, and More!
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Why I Chose ProWritingAid Premium Over the Competition
A few weeks ago, I got an email from ProWritingAid that changed my life. Funnily enough, I had never used ProWritingAid before, but I was subscribed to their emails because of their writing events. Despite the positive reviews I had heard about the software, I used Grammarly instead because its free version was much more … Continue reading Why I Chose ProWritingAid Premium Over the Competition
AI Isn’t Our Replacement: Why It’s Important for Humans to Keep Writing
Since Chat GPT debuted a year ago, discourse about AI in the writing world has only increased. Where do you stand on the issue? AI is an amazing feat of engineering, so revolutionary that it’s already changing the world. But, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. Already, there’s been a sharp … Continue reading AI Isn’t Our Replacement: Why It’s Important for Humans to Keep Writing
A Post for Every Writing Need!
I'm still learning. And hopefully, you are, too. I've been running this blog since early 2020, but I'm learning new things about content writing, running a website, and blogging all the time. Hopefully, I'm still able to provide relevant content even after 500+ posts! Over the past few weeks, I've been experimenting with post length … Continue reading A Post for Every Writing Need!
The Balancing Act of Using AI for Writing
The world is being taken over by robots—at least, that's what it feels like after all the headlines claiming that AI is stealing writers' jobs and robbing authors of their unique voices. The horror stories are real. I've known people who have had their jobs replaced by AI (although in most cases, their bosses later … Continue reading The Balancing Act of Using AI for Writing
Unlock Your Writing Potential: How Audio Recordings Can Transform Your Creative Process
Have you ever tested a different method for jotting down ideas? Or tried to write using a different medium? The other day, as I was folding clothes (when all the best ideas come to you, naturally), I got an idea for a story. It came with scenes, dialogue, and characters. The story began to play … Continue reading Unlock Your Writing Potential: How Audio Recordings Can Transform Your Creative Process
Why You Should Be Wary of New Writing Products
"Shiny new object" syndrome is real, and if you’re not careful, you might just fall prey to it. Writing products are everywhere—new word processors, organisation tools, worldbuilding assistants, tablets, grammar checkers. . . you name it! As writers always looking for ways to improve, these new toys can be very tempting, especially when everyone's trying … Continue reading Why You Should Be Wary of New Writing Products
I’ve Owned a reMarkable 2 for One Year—Here’s the Truth About It
Let’s be real: most writing tools are overrated. They’re overpriced, buggy, and most of all, they’re usually marketed as a way to somehow magically “fix” your writing. The truth is nothing can take the place of learning how to write well, not even the fanciest writing gadget in the world. But find the right tool, … Continue reading I’ve Owned a reMarkable 2 for One Year—Here’s the Truth About It
My Review of Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start
Rating: 5/5 stars - must read! As time marches on, human beings adapt—but that isn’t always a good thing. According to Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start by Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey, the rapid acceleration of technology in the past few decades has exacerbated a fight or flight coping … Continue reading My Review of Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start
The E-ink Tablet: A Writer’s New Best Friend
Thank you SO much to everyone who contributed to the fund for my desk chair! It's arriving on Thursday, so now it's on to the next goal: a standing desk! If you want to help, check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! A New Class of … Continue reading The E-ink Tablet: A Writer’s New Best Friend
The Story Canvas 