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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.
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.
One House, Two Writing Processes, Part 1: Getting Started
Discover how two writers—an editor and a journalist—navigate their unique creative processes, starting with idea generation, brainstorming, and research!
Modernize Your Writing: The Case for Refreshing Your Style Guide
Following the release of CMoS 18, it’s important to know both why and how you should update your house style guide to benefit future writing projects.
CMOS 18: A Deep Dive into the Latest Edition’s Updates
The 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is finally out! To help you navigate the updates, here’s an overview of some of the most important changes.
The Copyeditor’s One-Reference-Work Challenge
Books—especially style guides and dictionaries—are a copyeditor’s best friend. If you could only afford one reference book, which would you choose?
