Unpacking The False Dichotomy Between Assistive and Generative AI
NaNoWriMo created a shitstorm (of their own making) when they released a statement on AI driven by their sponsorship by ProWritingAid, which has been used as an automated grammar checker, but now has unspecified AI features. (Pivot to AI) In this statement, NaNoWriMo...
How to Not Make Your Subscription Site More Complicated Than Necessary
There’s a rush right now for authors to create a subscription site, especially if they write erotic romance, erotica, or other works that are not welcome on Patreon or many other platforms. I am here for it! I am loving it! And I am cheering you on! The dust has...
Are you the consumer or what’s being sold?
The leading cause of enshittification of the internet is that the very people who use services like social media or crowdfunding platforms are now what’s being sold–not the service itself. We’ve gotten away from selling goods and products to selling...
Finding Purpose is the Key to Following Your Calling
Last night I watched the first episode of World Eats Bread, which talks about sourdough bread in San Francisco and some of the bakeries, like Rize Up Bakery, that are doing amazing things. The bottom line was that the individuals profiled followed their passion. They...