The storytelling secrets of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
I like to take inspiration for storytelling from all kinds of sources, not just books. Movies, paintings, dog walks: They can all spark an idea or solve a narrative problem giving me grief. But TV is often a bust. The need to sell advertising or hook viewers into an unending multi-series show often corrupts the […]
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What goes into a good cozy mystery novel
What makes a great mystery novel? Three bestselling authors gather in our latest First Draft Friday to discuss what you need to include or exclude from any cozy mystery novel.
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Digital Book World hosts coming-out party for our A.I.
At Digital Book World 2020, Authors A.I. president Alessandra Torre discusses how artificial intelligence can help authors with their fiction writing.
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Virtuous villains and flawed heroes
Andy Maslen and Alessandra Torre discuss how to create complex characters for your novel. How to create characters your readers will love (or love to hate) Conflict is at the heart of all great fiction. Without conflict there is no story. “The cat sat on the mat is not the beginning of a story,” thriller […]
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How I learned to stop worrying and love A.I.
The story of how I got past my initial reluctance to use AI to improve my writing When I first heard about Marlowe, the fiction-savvy artificial intelligence from Authors A.I., I experienced two strongly conflicting emotions. Emotion one: An AI can read my entire novel in 15 minutes and tell me what’s good/bad about it? […]
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Using new methods to steer your story
Two veteran fiction authors share their method of writing characters and developing scenes through the use of a four-step approach to character decision-making.
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How authors can stay productive during the pandemic
Authors A.I. asked its founding authors for tips on how to stay productive during the pandemic, whether you're locked down, shut in or just don't feel like having company over.
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Converting one author to self publishing
What are some of the reasons fiction authors choose self publishing over traditional publishing? The author dispels some of the myths associated with self-publishing.
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The number one rule for novelists
Thriller author Andy Maslen explains that the number one rule for novelists is to set the rules for your fictitious world, and then stick to them.
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How does an A.I. editor work?
In this video chat, Dr. Matthew Jockers explains how the fiction-focused artificial intelligence Marlowe can distinguish a great novel from a weak one and points out ways to improve it.
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Word sprints: A simple way for authors to stay productive
Crime fiction author Kristi Belcamino shares a top tip for authors on how to stay productive with their writing during difficult times. Have you considered word sprints?
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What goes into making a book a bestseller?
What makes a book a bestseller? A new artificial intelligence tool enables authors to make adjustments to their work and potentially create multiple bestsellers.
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