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Why I Write in the First-Person Voice
Performing myself may be artificial, but it's also an act of self-creation. AI can't — and shouldn't — do that for us.
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Writing Prompts for a Better World
If you're feeling down, try these quick exercises
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Friday Sparks: How do you start a new creative project?
Do you leap right in?
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Mental Tools for Writing and Life
PAID: Developing a writing practice that supports your own voice
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The Humanity a Chatbot Can't Teach
Why learning how to write matters more than ever — with a nod to Ethan Mollick's "Co-Intelligence"
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Personal Honesty and Privacy
PAID: How to face the truth challenge in nonfiction storytelling
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Creativity and the Dance of Attention
Forget the life hacks and productivity tips — let your mind wander
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Why Writing a Memoir Can Bring Joy, Sorrow — and So Much Else
When Arthur Brooks, the "happiness" expert, says writing personally is a problem, he reveals his own biases
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Why I'm Worried About OpenAI's Writing Coach
Writing teachers, be afraid — well, a little. The new GPT agent for writers offers some good advice but can't (won't?) distinguish good prose from…
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The Power of Voice — Even When You Don't Know What to Say
On the need to be vulnerable and personal in the worst of times
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Why Do You Trust What You Read?
Inside truthfulness in nonfiction and the honest voice — with a nod to William Boyd's "The Romantic"
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Substack and First-Person Journalism
Questions I have about writing personally on a public platform
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