Ethics & AI in the fiction writing process
When authors use AI somewhere along the lines in the process of producing a book, watch out! In some quarters of the author community, the pitchforks come out. So my co-founder, Authors A.I. CEO Alessandra Torre, and I recently pitched the subject of AI and ethics to longtime friend, podcast host and author Kevin Tumlinson. […]
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Mind your language: Repetition, clichés and modifiers
For fiction authors, it’s a balancing act to decide how much repetition and how many cliches to use in your fiction writing.
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The AI adoption gap for authors
What new data reveals about authors’ attitudes about AI The debate over whether and when to use AI in creative writing isn’t going away anytime soon. Rather than lining up on one side or the other, it’s more productive to examine how authors’ habits are actually evolving—and now we have solid data to inform that […]
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Cyber Monday Author Deals Roundup 2025
Black Friday is back, and so are the incredible deals on the tools and resources that fuel your fiction. Whether you’re studying your craft, drafting, revising, publishing or creating your next masterpiece, these discounts will make your writing journey a little easier — and a lot more fun.
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A quick recap of today’s webinar with Alessandra Torre
Today’s webinar with Alessandra Torre was such a pleasure. We had a genuinely engaged group—lots of new names in the chat, thoughtful questions, and a great energy throughout the session.
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How to write more compelling characters
How can fiction authors write more complex, sophisticated characters? It all starts with conflict, says thriller author Andy Maslen.
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Why write fiction under a pen name?
There are many reasons for authors to use a pen name. Authors Ethan Cross and Lou Aronica discuss the pros and cons.
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Marlowe 101: Understanding narrative arc
One of the most intriguing sections of the new Author Dashboard powered by Marlowe 3.0 is the new section on narrative arcs. Few other manuscript analysis tools even touch on the subject, but Marlowe takes a deep dive into identifying the type of story you’ve written. (If you’re new to all of this, just click […]
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How AI editing can elevate your novel
Takeaways from the Brave New Bookshelf podcast for book authors Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming tech — it’s reshaping storytelling itself. In the latest episode of Brave New Bookshelf, co-hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite sat down with the two co-founder of Authors A.I., Alessandra Torre and myself, to explore how AI can help authors […]
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Show don’t tell: The first rule of writing
The axiom “show, don’t tell” is so basic, you probably heard it from your sixth grade English teacher. However, “There’s too much telling rather than showing” is the number one comment I make when rejecting manuscripts.
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Marlowe 101: Understanding story beats
There are certain facets of fiction writing that are perplexing to new authors. For instance, story beats. What the heck are they? Why are they important, and how do you use them in your story? Marlowe, the AI-powered manuscript editing tool from Authors A.I., doesn’t spell out all the story beats in your novel. Instead, […]
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Marlowe 101: Understanding the plot graph
There’s a lot to unpack in the new Author Dashboard powered by Marlowe 3.0. Our updated model is significantly more powerful than the first two versions of Marlowe, and we’ve taken great care to optimize it for a more user-friendly experience filled with actionable feedback. Today, let’s take a deep dive into the Plot analysis […]
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