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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone know how to write a book? [View all]Ahna KneeMoose
(302 posts)16. Absolutely Consider All Wordages From 'highplainsdem' (Just Above)
"Talk to relatives and old friends about any events you might want to include."
And Most Importantly: Do Not wait too long to chat with elders, as time has a way of 'slipping away'...
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Check your library for "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott
Lettuce Be
Apr 2023
#3
I would recommend several books on writing by Natalie Goldberg, specificly one on writing memoir.
royable
Apr 2023
#6
The latest MS-Office, which includes Word, provides direct access to the MS AI writing assistants.
Earth-shine
Apr 2023
#26
I can certainly see how AI-written stories would piss off editors of creative writing mags, but ...
Earth-shine
Apr 2023
#25
The problem with chatbots providing misinformation, as opposed to some sites you can get
highplainsdem
Apr 2023
#34
The difference is between what would be acceptable for small-scale publishing and what one might
Earth-shine
Apr 2023
#30
I agree that big business doesn't care, and a lot of companies are already implementing AI
highplainsdem
Apr 2023
#32