There is still good in this world, Sam told us. Sometimes we need to take our own journey to Mordor to see it.
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I had the distinct honor of being one of the editors of Emerging Voices: Poetry and Prose, Volume 9. This is a collection of short stories, novel excerpts, and poems
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If you are like me, you’re still processing what this election means for you, your family, and our friends and community. Like me, you are probably worried about the safety
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A few months ago, I jotted down my thoughts about navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a writer. As part of that exploration, I asked ChatGPT for guidance on using AI
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Writing during chaotic times isn’t just possible—it can be incredibly powerful. Here are four ways to find success amidst chaos.
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Despite the warnings of virtually every science fiction book ever written, humanity continues to rush forward with new technologies without thinking about (or caring about?) potential consequences. Artificial Intelligence, particularly
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Beta readers are an invaluable part of the writing process. They are how we transform good stories into great ones.
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Nothing could have prepared me for reading my own manuscript – my first manuscript – in front of an audience of attentive, interested, and whip-smart young people.
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In America, the freedom to read certain books should be decided by individuals and parents, not the government. That means getting political.
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I have a love/hate relationship with editing. After I completed the first draft of my manuscript, I really — really — didn’t enjoy the editing process. I found it tedious
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