New Release!

Welcome to the Cozy Corner. Pull up a chair and grab your favorite cup of coffee ☕️ (or tea, if that’s more your style!) I thought it would be nice to have a friendly chat over coffee, and let you know what’s been going on behind the scenes. I know I’m not the best at keeping in touch. If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ll know I have a habit of vanishing entirely for long periods of time. I’m working on doing better.

This will be the first of the new Cozy Corner series on my blog. Here, we’ll set aside the technicalities of the AI Assisted Writer series. Instead, I want to share the ups and downs of my creative journey, keep you updated on my projects, and offer inspiration for the challenges of being a writer.

Embark on a journey through a year of transformative writing with AI. In my latest blog, 'A Year in Reflection: Embracing AI and Rediscovering My Authorial Voice,' I dive into the trials and triumphs of integrating AI into my creative process. From the complexities of the Tundra Unicorn Fantasy project to redefining the art of storytelling layer by layer, discover how AI became a mirror, reflecting and shaping my writing. As we step into 2024, join me in refocusing on the human heart of storytelling – where the essence of our work is inherently our own. Let’s explore together the balance between technology and the timeless craft of weaving narratives.

Hello, dear Creatives! In our last discussion, we delved into the nuances between ghostwriting and AI-generated content. Today, we are expanding on that conversation by exploring the concept of using AI-generated material as "stock" content.

Welcome back, fellow creatives. Last time, we began our conversation regarding ethics, AI, and authorship with an overview of current copyright guidelines regarding AI generated content. Today, we’re examining some of the nuance involved in this ongoing discussion. I often hear the argument that having an AI generate text, images, or any other content is no different than commissioning work from a ghostwriter or an artist.

After our in-depth look at character development techniques, I want to take some time to delve into the issue of Ethics, AI, and Authorship as it deals with Copyright. This is the first of a new mini-series for the AI Assisted Writer. While this is by no means legal advice, I want to deepen and expand the discussion on this important, and constantly evolving topic.

When we watch a Shakespearean play or read an Austen novel, one thing that inevitably stands out is the characters' distinctive voices. Tony Stark’s snappy quips and Steve Rogers' stalwart proclamations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are a testament to the power of a well-crafted character voice. It's the rhythm of their speech, the idiosyncrasies of their diction, and the essence of their thoughts that make us believe in them, root for them, even love them. And in this grand dance of character creation, our AI co-authors are our eager partners, as long as we lead them well.

Picture this: two characters, huddled under the same awning, watching as soft flakes of snow gently descend upon the world. One, filled with a sense of wonder and joy, marvels at the fragile beauty of the snowflakes. The other, fraught with worry, envisions dangerous, slippery roads and an impending, back-breaking two hours of shoveling their driveway. This illustration represents the essence of character perspectives - they are the personal, unique lens through which each character sees the world.

Today we'll step further into the labyrinth of character creation. We're delving into Hand-Crafted Personality Traits - the gold dust that sprinkles life into the clay of our characters, turning them from mere words on a page into living, breathing beings who take up residence in our readers' minds.

Diving deeper into our character-building series, today we're tackling Personality Frameworks. Think of these frameworks as the DNA of your characters, a blueprint detailing their behavioral patterns, decision-making processes, and responses to life's curveballs.