An author’s fame can lead to readers forgetting the good stuff
Author Truman Capote is making headlines again and writer Jo Scott-Coe shares some of his works that have had an impact on her own writing.
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AI isn’t always right with its details; why it matters for researchers, writers
Unlike a human researcher, the bot will not say, from the outset, “I do not know” or “I am curious," writes Jo Scott-Coe.
Being a writer is not just about the work, sometimes it’s about everything else
Sources of joy come from ordinariness, Jo Scott-Coe writes.
Here are some tips to break writing ‘paralysis’
Writers should also be ready to ditch any tricks that stop working and to "re-invent along the way" toward achieving their creative goal
Reflecting on the new year can bring moments of epiphany in life and in writing
In literary terms, epiphany simply refers to a character’s sudden and profound realization. Writers in any genre can create conditions where epiphany is possible for themselves as well as their...
Dealing with writer’s block: When you’re not sure what to say, you can always write first
Self-doubt can seriously impede self-expression, long before we even get to the page.
Priest named on molestation list was Texas sniper’s scoutmaster, friend and confidant
I could not let go of my nagging sense that the Rev. Joseph G. Leduc mattered more deeply than he had been credited.
Don’t fret, aspiring writers: You’re more qualified than you think
Imposter syndrome may be a chronic work hazard for writers. But we cannot wait to be anointed.