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Coffee Talk: Useless but Satisfying Explorations of Noteworthy English Words
Coffee Talk: Useless but Satisfying Explorations of Noteworthy English Words
Most definitions, longest, commonest, and so forth, in case you need an excuse to just sit and read for a few minutes
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Jun 2
How to Drive Yourself Nutz with a Writing Project
How to Drive Yourself Nutz with a Writing Project
My 19-year-old grandson said, “If you want to make a fortune, publish a course online” — wrong
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
May 28
Every Working Writer Needs a Portfolio
Every Working Writer Needs a Portfolio
It’s easy to make a pro-level portfolio if you know the secrets
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
May 20
Want to Be Seen as a Pro? Respect Your Craft, Your Readers, and Your Mechanicals
Want to Be Seen as a Pro? Respect Your Craft, Your Readers, and Your Mechanicals
Yep, we’re back on the subject of proofreading for fun and more profit
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Apr 29
Shifting Media Models and the Growing Legal Battle Over AI Training Data
Shifting Media Models and the Growing Legal Battle Over AI Training Data
Every writer has a dog in these fights
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Apr 18
Difference Between Catchy Headlines and Trashy Clickbait?
Difference Between Catchy Headlines and Trashy Clickbait?
The subtle art of title writing
Philip Ogley
Apr 12
The Conflict Paradox: Why Opening Your Mind is Your Strongest Move
The Conflict Paradox: Why Opening Your Mind is Your Strongest Move
Less friction, more focus — work through disagreements to reach your goals
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Apr 10
Is AI-Generated Content Illegal?
Is AI-Generated Content Illegal?
…And other bits of modern urban legend
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Apr 3
Is There Anything Wrong with Letting AI Write a Piece?
Is There Anything Wrong with Letting AI Write a Piece?
Have you heard of Betteridge’s law of headlines?
Smillew Rahcuef
Mar 20
Writer-Shaming — Who the Heck Decided We Should Write for Free?
Writer-Shaming — Who the Heck Decided We Should Write for Free?
It certainly wasn’t any kind of creative worker
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Mar 16
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