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Cher says she totally chickened out while writing memoir

Cher says she totally chickened out while writing memoir | writing | Scoop.it
Cher says she's still working on her long-awaited memoir because she 'totally chickened out' and left out 'some things that needed to be in' it: 'I have to go back and man up.'
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The Writer's Desk: Better late than never

The Writer's Desk: Better late than never | writing | Scoop.it
Recently I saw a Facebook meme that showed a picture of Vlad the Impaler, and the caption read, “Vlad didn’t start impaling until after he 30. It’s never too late to start.” Not that I recommend a career in impaling, yet now is as good as any time to begin writing. On my 60t
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How Can Writing Help With Self-Development?

How Can Writing Help With Self-Development? | writing | Scoop.it
Writing, when embraced as a daily practice, becomes a transformative force for self-improvement, mindfulness and sharing wisdom.
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Swapping books for audiobooks has reignited my love of literature 

Swapping books for audiobooks has reignited my love of literature  | writing | Scoop.it
The prospect of reading a book filled me with anxiety and shame. But an ADHD diagnosis changed everything, says writer and presenter Verity Babbs
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Why so many celebrities are releasing memoirs

Why so many celebrities are releasing memoirs | writing | Scoop.it
What's behind the recent glut of celebrity memoirs? Fans can't get enough of the rich and famous, and the stars want a chance to control the narrative.
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The secret life of a ghostwriter

The secret life of a ghostwriter | writing | Scoop.it
The secret life of a ghostwriter
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Know Yourself Better by Writing What Pops into Your Head

Know Yourself Better by Writing What Pops into Your Head | writing | Scoop.it
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
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A Ghostwriter’s Guide for Invisible Women

A Ghostwriter’s Guide for Invisible Women | writing | Scoop.it
Do you feel overlooked or overtalked at the office? Don’t get mad, get tactical. Here’s how.
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AI writing fails show why it can’t replace human writers

AI writing fails show why it can’t replace human writers | writing | Scoop.it
Everybody is looking for a shortcut, but not every shortcut is smart. These AI writing fails show how short-sighted it is to replace writers with machines. I think we can easily award "
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No such thing as an aspiring writer - by David Leonhardt

No such thing as an aspiring writer - by David Leonhardt | writing | Scoop.it
Hang around the #WritingCommunity hashtag on Twitter long enough and you will run into many, many people who claim to be “aspiring writers”. They are lying. There is no such thing as an aspiring writer. Many of them will claim that they are aspiring writers because they have not sold any of their writing.
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The Writer Who Loves Books: Confessions of a Bookaholic

The Writer Who Loves Books: Confessions of a Bookaholic | writing | Scoop.it
OK, the title of this post is perhaps a little silly and I am stating the obvious. There cannot be a writer out there who does not love books, but I am open to comments if you can prove me wrong. Anyway, my point is that I love books. I have always loved books. As a child, my mum taught me to read, and would take me to our local library every Saturday morning. I would step into that small single storey building full of excitement and happiness and spend a few hours searching the shelves in the t
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Three Tips to Master the Art of AI Prompt Writing

Three Tips to Master the Art of AI Prompt Writing | writing | Scoop.it
Great prompt writing requires a thorough understanding of what you want to get out of the prompt, constant iteration, and the ability to communicate effectively to the AI. The better your input is into the AI, the better the AI's output will be.
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Avoid These 10 Common Writing Mistakes To Build Your Twitter Audience

Avoid These 10 Common Writing Mistakes To Build Your Twitter Audience | writing | Scoop.it
Transform into a powerful communicator for an impressive personal brand and a profitable business. Here's how to build an engaged Twitter following, starting today.
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Nina LaCour on Finding a Story in Her Own Backyard ‹

Nina LaCour on Finding a Story in Her Own Backyard ‹ | writing | Scoop.it
A couple months ago I found myself alone in a Northern California beach town, walking the hills and talking into a recording app on my phone. None of my usual ways of writing were working anymore. …
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Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It

Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It | writing | Scoop.it
Sitting in front of your own words and confronting the depths of your brain can be incredibly draining.
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Is Ghostwriting Ruining Literature?

Is Ghostwriting Ruining Literature? | writing | Scoop.it
Ghostwriting is a tradition that has been around since the 5th century, and has carried into the present day. But does it delegitimize a work?
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National Memoir Writing Month - November 2023

National Memoir Writing Month - November 2023 | writing | Scoop.it
November is National Memoir Writing Month. It's the perfect time to start writing your autobiography. It's not clear to me how November came to be National Memoir Writing Month. It'
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Can creative writing be taught?

Can creative writing be taught? | writing | Scoop.it
MAYA ROSE FERNANDES  I’m a published novelist and short story writer, who also teaches creative writing in Goa. I’ve been doing this for close to eight yea
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I've made thousands of dollars writing trivia questions as a side gig. It helps me pay my rent and makes socializing so much easier. 

I've made thousands of dollars writing trivia questions as a side gig. It helps me pay my rent and makes socializing so much easier.  | writing | Scoop.it
Noah Sheidlower has made thousands writing and editing trivia questions for school competitions. His side gig has helped him improve as a reporter and connect
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28 years ago, a book club began reading one novel. It’s finally reached the end –

28 years ago, a book club began reading one novel. It’s finally reached the end – | writing | Scoop.it
Filmmaker Gerry Fialka has convened a book group to read James Joyce’s 'Finnegans Wake,' a book famously tough to grasp. 
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Column: The writers' strike was a victory for humans over AI

Column: The writers' strike was a victory for humans over AI | writing | Scoop.it
At a moment when the prospect of executives and managers using software automation to undermine work in professions everywhere loomed large, the WGA strike took on major symbolic weight.
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Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists | CBC News

Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists | CBC News | writing | Scoop.it
"Consider going into it on an empty stomach," said a Microsoft Travel article written using "algorithmic techniques."
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Do you love reading, writing or books in general? Here are five ways to get bookish this summer

Do you love reading, writing or books in general? Here are five ways to get bookish this summer | writing | Scoop.it
There are so many ways to pursue a bookish life during the summer: cosying up in a hammock with a good book is one way, but so is getting out
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7 Lessons From Writing My First Book

7 Lessons From Writing My First Book | writing | Scoop.it
Many of us dream of the author life. Success takes discipline and planning.
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Writing is therapy to heal old wounds, grief and trauma

Writing is therapy. We share stories of abuse, addictions, trauma, illness, crime and regrets. We tell stories of redemption and victory over challenges.
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