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The Seeds That Are Not Mine: On AI and the Publishing Industry
A novel competition’s ban on any work “touched by AI” sent me back to my two desks — one where I write of candle and horse, one where I build the very systems that rule was written to keep out. Here is my case for the human in the …
The Marker In The Mud
Before you can plant the rose, you have to dig the bed. Discover how a simple journalist’s device – TK, ‘To Come’ – can keep your first draft flowing, one marker in the mud at a time.
Breathing Room: The Art of Spacing Your Days
Like plants that need space to thrive, the creative practice requires breathing room. Discover how planning margins transformed my morning routine.
The Study of Enjoyment
We often study what we think we ought to, rather than what loves us back. By dissecting the films, songs, and stories we truly enjoy, we gain the understanding needed to craft scenes that bloom with genuine life.
The Joy of Discovery: On Getting Lost to Find Your Way
Efficiency has its place, but wonder is found off the beaten path. I explore how turning off the SatNav—and the outline—can reveal the true heart of a story.