Are characters or plot more important in fiction?
What's more important: plot or characters? Lou Aronica, the veteran publisher and editor, discusses the importance of characters in this Facebook Live video chat with romance author Alessandra Torre.
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What I learned about my novel from an A.I.
Marlowe, the new artificial intelligence for fiction, doesn't have all the answers, but she offers a lot of actionable insights that any author would find eye opening when they're rewriting and fine-tuning their manuscripts.
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How to budget as a success-minded indie author
Indie authors who want to succeed need to invest as well as write well. Author Andy Maslen explains.
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A thorn in any author’s side — the cliche
Authors looking to identify cliches in their novels or long-form fiction can now use a cliche finder through Marlowe, an artificial intelligence from Authors A.I.
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How authors can stay productive – Jeff Wheeler
We asked authors what they've been doing to stay productive during the pandemic. Fantasy author Jeff Wheeler adapts a tip from "Great by Choice," by business advisor Jim Collins.
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Do you use crutch phrases and not even know it?
One of the coolest things about our novel-loving A.I. editor is her ability to expand into new areas based on suggestions from the author community. Here's a look at our newest feature, repetitive phrases.
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Can A.I. really help authors with their fiction writing?
In this video interview, two co-founders of Authors A.I. explain how their artificial intelligence can be used by authors to enhance their storytelling.
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Common writing mistakes by first-time authors (and how to avoid them)
Here are more fiction-writing mistakes made by first-time authors, including clear English, using coincidence to solve a plot problem and poor beginnings and ends.
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More rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)
In this article on common mistakes made by first-time authors, we look at telling instead of showing, head hopping and using the author's voice in place of the character's.
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Top rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)
In this series on common mistakes made by first-time authors, we look at lack of conflict, balanced dialogue vs. action and research masquerading as dialogue.
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What are your biggest challenges as an author?
What are the most common mistakes authors make in their writing? That is the question we discuss in this First Draft Friday video chat for authors.
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