“Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference.”
— Nolan Bushnell
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Posts Tagged ‘Writers’
When Ideas Flow
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, genre fiction, Thoughts, Writers, writing on November 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »
African Futures
Posted in Entertainment, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Africa, ASU, creativity, Fiction, genre fiction, inspiration, Writers, writing on November 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »
While I’m more of a written word sort of a person, you may have noticed that this thing called a (checks notes) “podcast” has become something of a trend;)
If you are a fan of the spoken word, speculative fiction, futurism, African writers, writers in general and interviews with same, this new series from Arizona State University’s Center for Science and the Imagination might be just the ticket.
The Imagination Desk: Introducing Griots & Galaxies
The Center for Science and the Imagination is proud to present the new podcast Griots & Galaxies! This is a ten episode series hosted by Jenna Hanchey, Chinelo Onwualu, and Yvette Lisa Ndlovu that explores the work of ten African speculative fiction authors and imagining new futures for the continent.
Here’s a link to the series page.
Podcasts: Center for Science and the Imagination
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Always Becoming
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, growth, Thoughts, Writers on November 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“A self is not something static, tied up in a pretty parcel and handed to the child, finished and complete. A self is always becoming.”
― Madeleine L’Engle
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The 2023 Hugo Award Winners
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Hugo Awards, inspiration, Worldcon, Writers, writing on October 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »
My timing’s a little off (thanks, International Date Line!), but the 2023 Hugo Awards were announced this weekend at Chengdu Worldcon in China.
Here is the full list with winners highlighted: 2023 Hugo Awards | The Hugo Awards.
If you’re interested in short fiction, here’s the winning short story, by Samantha Mills:
Rabbit Test – Uncanny Magazine
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On Avoidance, and Its Discontents
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, #blueskysomewhere, creativity, meh, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 21, 2023| Leave a Comment »
In which I share a snapshot from my creative life, acknowledge that progress isn’t always linear and look forward to funner times.
What is it about avoiding a project that causes it to snowball into its own sort of blockade?
I’ve talked about creative friction before, and it’s a bit of a process. (I don’t care who you are, the life of an artist is not all productivity and acclaim. Some days are just slow like molasses.)
It’s not just “the project” itself I’m avoiding now, it’s the increasingly large speed bump that has been growing between me and it. At this point, I’m having trouble even seeing the original idea, just the mountain standing between me and the task that’s been haunting my to do list for lo these many weeks.
Avoidance takes on its own power, not replacing but adding to existing barriers to action.
So much of what paralyzes us when we’re stuck isn’t the act we’re supposed to be doing, but rather the questions that hover above the act like a curious vulture. “Why is this so hard?” “Why am I not making more progress?” “Should I be doing something else instead?” “How much longer do I need to spend on this?”
— Adam Alter, Anatomy of a Breakthrough
The good news is that the opposite also holds true. Action dismantles both types of barriers, or allows you to bypass them altogether.
The other good news is that it helps to remind myself that my key to creative progress has always been to tilt my perspective far enough that “must focus” becomes “must have fun.”
And that I can do.
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Breaking News, a Haiku
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 18, 2023| Leave a Comment »
My day job requires a good deal of time immersed in the news, and while I’m ok with that, some days it can be a lot. I find that writing helps.
Today, that means a haiku.
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Applies to Everything
Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, inspiration, persistence, quoteandaprettypicture, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 17, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
— Thomas Edison
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Sleep Well, Dear Authors
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, AI, creativity, innovation, technology, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »
A little reassurance about AI, from the great Margaret Atwood.
Margaret Atwood Reviews a “Margaret Atwood” Story by AI | The Walrus
Take heart! Not all is gloom! So far, generative AI chatbots don’t seem able to reflect on what they’re saying, though that in itself wouldn’t differentiate them from some actual human beings. Also, they’re bad at verbal texture, and they have a poor grasp of metaphor and sometimes even of punctuation. Well, they’re learning from us, so why wouldn’t that be true?
You’re still worried, young author? You doubt my word? Here are a couple of recent literary attempts by AI chatbots that ought to reassure you.
So we can all sleep well. For now, anyway;)
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Designing the Future
Posted in Science!, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, AI, creativity, future, genre fiction, Science and Technology, Writers on October 11, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Had a great chat this morning about AI and creativity with Technology Revolution’s Bonnie D., plus Jason Palmatier, Gene Williams and Glenda Benevides. If you’re interested in a discussion ranging from AI clones to democratized design, check it out.
Technology Revolution: “The Future of Human Creativity and AI: Emotion vs Logic? Part 2
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AI & Creativity
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, AI, creativity, predictions, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 10, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow I’ll be taking part in a discussion on AI and creativity. Join me, fellow Writers of the Future alum Jason Palmatier, Gene Williams, Glenda Benevides, and host Bonnie D. Graham as we take a positive look at possible futures.
I’m curious to hear what this varied group of creatives predicts.
Listen in live or check out the full show later, links below:
Technology Revolution: “The Future of Human Creativity and AI: Emotion vs Logic? Part 2
Listen & Watch LIVE Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 8 AM Pacific / 11 AM Eastern
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