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Reverse Unicorns: AI and Writing

Reverse unicorns and the use of AI in fiction writing

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Is AI Getting Better at Writing?

The cases of Jerry Falade, Sephera Giron, and whether AI is getting better at writing

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Heroes and Happy Endings

Beyond the Crystal Sky

A brief note on why young people need stories with heroes and happy endings

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Why Create Characters Using Jungian Archetypes?

Create characters using jungian archetypes to make them distinct and create opportunities for inner and outerconflict.,

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About Glen C Strathy

Glen C Strathy

Page about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast..

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Self-Publishing in the Era of Slopification

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Evolving thoughts on self-publishing, traditional publishing, AI, and the best route for aspiring writers.

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Novel based on a diary

Question: I am writing story based on diary entries of a long dead family member. There is the actions of the reader who found the diary (later acting

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How to Successfully Write Subplots Without Making Them Filler

Question: I saw your article saying to never write Filler however I feel like my story has a lot going on & I don't want to overwhelm the reader. I am

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How to outline a 200k word novel

Question: Please how can I outline a 200k word novel? It's really long, I feel overwhelmed. Answer: Well, the first question I have for you in response

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Tips on Getting Published

Q&A with readers seeking tips on getting published.

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Advice on Writer's Block

Tips on how to avoid or cure writer's block.

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Advice on Narrative Point of View

Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc.

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Advice on Settings in Fiction

Questions and answers on choosing, creating, or describing settings in fiction.

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Advice on Writing Stories With Multiple POV Characters

Advice on writing stories with multiple POV characters.

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Questions and Answers About Impact Characters

Impact Characters

Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.

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Why write a novel with AI?

Write with artificial intelligence

Can you... or should you... try to write a novel with ai? Some things to consider before jumping on this bandwagon.

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Choosing Good Names for Book Characters

Q&A Tips on choosing good names for book characters

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Evaluating Story Ideas

Tips on evaluating story ideas: finding and developing ideas, what ideas are good, etc.

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Is it normal or acceptable to portray aspects of yourself in your main characters?

Question: I've had a few story ideas running through my head for a while, and I was wondering how often authors put an aspect of their personality or an

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Creating an Antagonist

Questions and answers regarding creating an antagonist for your novel.

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