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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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 I learned to stop worrying and love AI editing tools
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? Wow! That is amazing. Emotion two: An AI can read my entire novel in 15 minutes and tell me what’s good/bad about it? Yeah, right! In your dreams.
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Should you outline your novel or not?
Should fiction writers outline their novels or not? Using a synopsis as a shortcut will give heft to your characters and story.
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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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What are your superpowers as a writer?
The first step in figuring out your strengths as a writer is to understand what inspires you as a writer. Find the right balance between your passion and skill set.
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Productivity hacks for authors
As writers and authors, productivity is our lifeblood. Here are six productivity tips from a bestselling thriller author who has written more than 65 books.
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Virtuous villains and flawed heroes
Andy Maslen and Alessandra Torre discuss how to create complex characters for your novel.
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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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