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‘A snapshot of myself as a writer’

Authors review Marlowe, the Authors AI manuscript analysis tool Why do authors like Marlowe, the AuthorsAI manuscript analysis tool? Authors at all levels say she helps them improve their book’s pacing, story beats and writing style, as well as helping them understand the success factors in their genre by providing ‘‘comps’’ — book comparisons based […]

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Writer tipsAugust 30, 2021
Mind your language: Repetition, clichés and modifiers

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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Writer tipsJuly 15, 2020
What’s the secret behind Stephen King’s success?

What’s the secret behind Stephen King’s success?

How has Stephen King become not only a household name but one of the most successful authors of his era? Andy Maslen dissects the ingredients that went into his books' bestsellerdom.

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Writer tipsJune 10, 2020
Common writing mistakes by first-time authors (and how to avoid them)

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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Writer tipsJune 9, 2020
More rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)

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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Writer tipsJune 8, 2020
Top rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)

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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MarloweJune 4, 2020
How an artificial intelligence judged my novel

How an artificial intelligence judged my novel

I had just sent the final version of my latest thriller off to be analyzed by Marlowe, the Authors A.I. textual analysis bot. Could she help me write a better book?

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Writer tipsJune 1, 2020
Which books help you write? Top tips from bestselling authors

Which books help you write? Top tips from bestselling authors

We asked successful authors to share the books about writing they turn to when they need a boost.

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Author posts, MarloweMay 14, 2020
Marlowe weighs in on 3x New York Times Bestseller ‘Hollywood Dirt’

Marlowe weighs in on 3x New York Times Bestseller ‘Hollywood Dirt’

Marlowe read Torre's bestseller Hollywood Dirt in less than two minutes and delivered a 25-page report that surprised and intrigued Alessandra. Take a look at Marlowe's full report, then read the author's response below.

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Authors AI newsApril 24, 2020
Authors A.I. named a finalist in startup competition

Authors A.I. named a finalist in startup competition

Authors A.I. was named one of the finalists chosen in a talented field competing for a $50,000 top prize.

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