Why I’m not Doing NANOWRIMO Anymore

For many writers, November is a particular time of the year. It is National Novel Writing Month (or NANOWRIMO). The event began decades ago with a group of friends who challenged each other to write the first draft of a novel in a month. The goal was to write at least 50,000 words (about the […]

Can Writers Use AI Ethically?

In the last few years, AI has become a growing concern for writers. I have recently seen the pitfalls of the introduction to AI in the digital writing world. For several years, I have done freelance writing as a side hustle of my regular job. It was a good way to make some extra cash, […]

Finding Inspiration Where I Can

Writers often talk about their inspiration. We all have influences, though there are some who might say they completely original in their work. Those are the writers who think that their ideas came from the ether without any outside influence or inspiration. I honestly can’t imagine the type of arrogance it takes to entertain such […]