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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

2 Ways to LISTEN LIVE: Technology Revolution Radio and VoiceAmerica Business Channel
2 Ways to WATCH LIVE-Stream Video: Linkedin and Facebook
LISTEN Later: On-Demand *** The live audio does not broadcast at this link
WATCH Later: LinkedIn On-Demand and Facebook On-Demand

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Some Advice

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, Fiction, genre fiction, Thoughts, Writers, writing, writing advice on October 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

You can’t create and critique at the same time. It’s like being pulled in two different directions with equal force. You will just end up spinning your wheels.
— Ilona Andrews

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Potential Market

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Fiction, genre fiction, submissions, Writers, writing on October 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Are you a writer with a short story looking for a market? You’re in luck, because the award-winning Uncanny Magazine is open for submissions.

Uncanny Magazine will be open to short story submissions from October 2 to October 16.

Submissions – Uncanny Magazine

Uncanny is looking for original, unpublished speculative fiction stories between 750-10,000 words. Payment is $.10 per word (including audio rights).

They pay better than pro rates and are right up at the top of the short story game. Your name could be in their table of contents.

Good luck!

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StoryBundle Last Call!

Posted in Entertainment, Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, adventure, creativity, deals, Fiction, genre fiction, inspiration, science fiction, Writers, writing on October 5, 2023| Leave a Comment »

It’s last call for StoryBundle’s To the Stars Adventure SciFi bundle, featuring Writers of the Future v.39 and so much more!

This new StoryBundle will take your autumn, and your e-reader, to the far edges of the universe. Curated by bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, this cosmic batch of eighteen books showcases the range of epic science fiction, from galactic empires to time-travel adventures to alien invasions. These books are from classic award-winning science fiction authors and hot new indie authors.

Only a few hours left to grab this Great Deal on Sci-Fi. Enjoy!

Am I biased? Sure, I happen to think our collection is great. But the bundle is curated by Kevin J. Anderson and also includes books by other names sci-fi/fantasy fans may have heard of, like Todd McCaffrey and Nancy Kress, as well as others I look forward to discovering.

Enjoy!

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There’s Always A Right Person

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, inspiration, quotes, Thoughts, Writers on October 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »

“It’s the people, in the end, isn’t it?” says Viktor. “It’s always the people. You can move halfway around the world to find your perfect life, move to Australia if you like, but it always comes down to the people you meet.”
― Richard Osman, The Bullet That Missed

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