Dylan Tweney

A former NYT editor and Googler, Quentin is a writer and content creator with an incisive wit and a deep sense of curiosity. Here, he shares his views on editing, empathy, and AI's lack of creativity.

How self-presentation works: We feel scribbly, off-center, full of flaws and missing pieces. But to others, we may seem pretty coherent.

What I've been up to: Hosting a writing circle, leading a training session on professional writing, and somehow getting mentioned in an NPR radio story about CompuServe.

I'm quoted in this story from WOSU Public Media about the debut, in 1979, of the CompuServe Information Service.

​Join me for a free Writing Circle, where we cultivate a supportive space for writers at work to access their creativity without fear or judgment.

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.

When AI gets good enough, the mere threat of its existence is enough to sow distrust in legitimate sources.

Understanding the word's deeper meaning can help you tell your story to the world -- and get the world to pay attention.

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.

Would you be interested in joining a community of Storylines subscribers? This would be a place for writers, editors, and