Content creation — the state of the art
Expert advice on creating content for marketing and communications — plus data on the tools that pros use
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Lies, damn lies, and GenAI
Will generative AI fully replace the need for writers and editors? If all they're doing is creating content, then yes: The AI-generated writing is on the wall.
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8 generative AI prompts to help you write better
Detailed tips and AI prompts that will improve your writing, including prompts to get AI to give you better drafts and better research, help you address weaknesses in your argument, prepare for interviews, check for originality, and highlight errors.
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Content creation — the state of the art
Expert advice on creating content for marketing and communications — plus data on the tools that pros use
3 min read
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Lies, damn lies, and GenAI
Will generative AI fully replace the need for writers and editors? If all they're doing is creating content, then yes: The AI-generated writing is on the wall.
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Storyline: Deepfakes and deep mistrust
When AI gets good enough, the mere threat of its existence is enough to sow distrust in legitimate sources.
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What is a storyline?
Understanding the word's deeper meaning can help you tell your story to the world -- and get the world to pay attention.
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8 generative AI prompts to help you write better
Detailed tips and AI prompts that will improve your writing, including prompts to get AI to give you better drafts and better research, help you address weaknesses in your argument, prepare for interviews, check for originality, and highlight errors.
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I'm thinking about starting a community
Would you be interested in joining a community of Storylines subscribers?
This would be a place for writers, editors, and
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How I use AI for writing
21 specific ways AI can make you a better writer — if you’re careful
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Embracing the Zen of collaborative writing
Collaborative writing is different from solo writing: There's less of your self involved
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Writing together in series and parallel
Two different ways to work with other writers and produce more power
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25 things I learned in 25 years of newsletter publishing
A newsletter is the single most powerful tool I know of for building and maintaining a network.
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