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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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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What an AI-wary public means for authors
How to navigated today’s choppy waters with integrity & transparency When it comes to artificial intelligence, Americans are of two minds. A Pew Research Center survey released Sept. 17 finds that while many of us appreciate the conveniences AI brings, we’re more likely to view its long-term impact with skepticism — and sometimes deep worry.
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How authors are (really) using AI
AI is becoming a part of authors’ creative toolkit, from scene ideas to editing & marketing Like a lot of you, I’ve watched the debate over authors’ use of AI swing between hype and hair-on-fire. In my own circles, the reality is far more practical: most career novelists are experimenting with AI somewhere in the
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Introducing Marlowe 3.0 and the Author Dashboard
Today we’re excited to announce the public launch of Marlowe 3.0, the latest version of our artificial intelligence tool for authors, and our new Author Dashboard. (It’s available even to those who haven’t registered.) Our team has been working on these changes for well over a year, and we’ve taken some additional time to roll
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10 books to make you a better author
In the age of AI, it’s worth remembering that even the best AI tools can’t provide a overview of what you know to become a successful author. So let’s take a breath, step away from the prompts field on your keyboard, and curl up with some of the best books to make you a better
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Which author conferences are right for you?
Whether you’re an indie or traditionally published author, there’s still nothing like getting together in person with fellow writers to get the lay of the land, to share inside tips, and to put a face to a pen name. In addition to Author Nation, the largest gathering of indie authors held each November in Las
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Another court rules for human authors
Those who have spent any time in writing and author groups know that it’s no easy matter to write a book — with or without artificial intelligence. Even if you’re AI-savvy, you can’t just pop in a prompt and have ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini spit out a fully formed novel. There are no easy shortcuts.
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AI & fiction: Where to draw the lines
You’ve probably seen them on Facebook, X, BlueSky or your favorite social network. The screeds begin with something like this: I will never read a book where the author used AI in any form or fashion!!! … I don’t often wade into these debates. If I did, I’d point out that many—perhaps most—authors already use
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Author conferences & events in 2025
Calendar of national & regional gatherings on the writing craft The 2025 conference season is already upon us. For both aspiring and veteran authors, conferences and live events offer a great way to hone your craft, learn new tricks, and take your publishing career to the next level. We’ve compiled the calendar below to help
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