The Challenges of Writing

This newsletter talks about how to overcome writing delays and how writers can embrace AI.

Sound Advice from Frazzled Lit

Following my remarks last week about my frustration at how long it takes for my writing ideas to take shape, I received an article from the Frazzled Lit newsletter, offering practical advice on managing these writing delays, washed down with a few healthy dollops of compassion.

This article was sent to me by Margaret Galvin, former editor of Ireland's Own, memoir writer and all round fine human being, who never fails to respond to this newsletter each week. Heartfelt thanks.

Putting A Book In Order

I was approached last week by a fellow visually impaired writer, who has written a book recounting her everyday adventures as a visually impaired person. She's determined to publish her book, but wants help putting all the little stories written into order, to make a coherent story.

Photo by Randy Tarampi on Unsplash

Photo Description: The words Dream Big appear in chalky writing on a dark background.

I enjoy this 'big picture' editing, where I help people put a shape to their story so they can move forward. It's useful to get the perspective of someone who isn't emotionally involved in your story and can see how all the pieces of your story fit together. If you feel you'd benefit from this kind of help with a story you're writing, you can email me on derbhile@writewords.ie.

Thoughts on Writing and AI

I was asked to take part in some research that Creative Waterford is undertaking to find out how artists and creatives view AI and what resources they need to bring AI into their practice. Peter Grogan of Creadan Consulting is one of the researchers and we had a very stimulating chat about AI.

In summary, I told him I wasn't inclined to gnash my teeth over AI and that it can be of help in the difficult business of marketing your writing. I felt that workshops about how to use AI for marketing and how to create images (ethically!) using AI would be helpful. They could reduce the fear factor for creatives. I'd be interested in your thoughts about AI; you can add a your comments below.

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