Holiday shopping for the writer in your life? These essential books on style, structure, and craft make perfect holiday gifts for creators of every kind.
Articles by Author Sean Brenner
Plan, Pause, Restart: Three Ways to Make Holiday Time Off Truly Restful
Make your holiday break actually feel like a break. These three tips will help you plan ahead, unplug with confidence, and return to work refreshed and focused.
Refilling the Well: Bouncing Back from Creative Burnout
If you’re feeling drained after a creative push, you might be facing more than burnout. Learn how to spot and recover from creative fatigue before it kills your spark.
Discerning AI-Generated Text from Human Writing, Part 2
AI can generate text, but it can’t truly write. By spotting gaps in logic, tone, and thought, you can often tell human writing from GenAI output.
Discerning AI-Generated Text from Human Writing, Part 1
AI detectors claim to spot GenAI text, but they often fail. The truth is messier, and false positives can do some harm to human writers’ reputations. Here’s why it’s not so simple.
Deadline Doom: How to Write Smart, Not Frantic
Pressed for time on a manuscript? Don’t panic. Here’s four triage strategies to focus your writing, cut the fluff, and finish strong before the clock runs out.
Procrastination: A Writer’s Secret Weapon
Procrastination isn’t a flaw—it’s part of the process. Learn how to plan for it, work with it, and even use it to improve your writing and productivity.
Sticking the Landing: Tips for Writing Strong Conclusions
Struggling to end your manuscript? Sean Brenner shares details on three effective conclusion styles to help you finish strong and keep your readers engaged.
Breaking the Blank Page: Two Simple Tricks for Writing Stronger Intros
Struggling to write an intro? Simple tricks such as beginning with the body or crafting a thesis first can make tackling that blank page easier.
From Puzzle to Plan: Organizing Complex Writing
Beginning a new writing project can be difficult, but having an organized plan to follow can support your flow and help you piece your ideas together like a good puzzle.