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Writers Talking
The podcast that shares the writerly convos that writers have when no one is listening (even if they are listening) - looking to demystify the writerly process...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/writers-talking/

William Safire's Rules for Writers:
Remember to never split an infinitive. The passive voice should never be
used. Do not put statements in the negative form. Verbs have to agree with
their subjects. Proofread carefully to see if you words out. If you reread
your work, you can find on rereading a great deal of repetition can be
avoided by rereading and editing. A writer must not shift your point of
view. And don't start a sentence with a conjunct…

I'm still thinking about a longer blog post about LLMs, and one of the things I keep thinking about them is how they not only cause direct harm to the community, but also make people more suspicious of one another. And then I've been pointed out this text:
"I'm Kenyan. I Don't Write Like ChatGPT. ChatGPT Writes Like Me."
"""
I am a writer. A writer who also happens to be Kenyan. And I have come to this thesis statement: I don't write like ChatGPT. ChatGPT, in its strange, disembodied, globally-sourced way, writes like me. Or, more accurately, it writes like the millions of us who were pushed through a very particular educational and societal pipeline, a pipeline deliberately designed to sandpaper away ambiguity, and forge our thoughts into a very specific, very formal, and very impressive shape.
"""
#AI #LLM

I may be a bad fiction writer but as a co-writer for non fiction I do okay. It is nice to get your own words delivered to you by post 😀

Rams or Seahawks? The Athletic's beat writers break down the NFC Championship Game https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6994610/2026/01/24/rams-seahawks-nfc-championship-game-preview/

RE: https://norden.social/@gorleben/116289350186255602
Weil es immer noch kein Endlager gibt, muss der Atommüll unter hohem Aufwand (Polizei, …) Warterunden drehen wie ein Flugzeug ohne Landeerlaubnis.
Wer fordert, noch mehr Atommüll zu produzieren, h…

Barron Trump wore a blue tie, (gasp)
a color traditionally associated with the Democrats
https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/barron-trump-tie-state-union-36780798#Echobox=1772061580

Barron Trump's choice of tie raises eyebrows at State of Union speech
Trump's son Barron sparked conversation with his wardrobe choice at the State of Union address

This poem by Shelley is so apposite to the world situation right now (shared by writer Paul McAuley).
A very special read. Here's the full text:
https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/the-masque-of-anarchy/

The Masque of Anarchy
As I lay asleep in Italy There came a voice from over the Sea And with great power it forth led me To walk in the visions of Poesy.

Play It Again
Writer and musician Caitlin Norris invites friends and creatives to discuss the music, television and film they love...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/play-it-again/