Agile Tools for Modern Creative Writers
Agile Tools for Modern Creative Writers
Change writing habits, environment for creativity. Writers find inspiration in diverse settings: hotel rooms (like Maya Angelou), wardrobe changes (Hugo, Caro), music (instrumental or personal favorites), and writing sheds. Art can inspire creativity too; museums or personal art can shift perspective. Experiment with these methods to enhance writing.
Guide on citing ChatGPT in academic work as AI tools become prevalent. It details when to cite, formats for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, and emphasizes transparency. Specific instructions for proper citations provided, including tips and examples. Users encouraged to check institutional policies and use tools like Grammarly for ease of citation. Suggestions for disclosing AI use also included.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/citations/how-to-cite-chatgpt/
Grammarly introduces Authorship, enhancing academic integrity by providing transparent AI attribution in student writing, now available in Microsoft Word. The tool tracks text origins in real-time, offering reports on human vs. AI-generated content. Benefits include empowering students to showcase authentic work and providing educators with clear insights into writing processes. With a focus on privacy, Authorship is an opt-in feature designed to foster responsible AI use in education. The ongoing development will continue to adapt to user feedback.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/academic-writing/grammarly-authorship-just-got-a-major-update/
AI is transforming marketing by enhancing communication and content creation. Although 86% of marketers use AI, only 5% are “AI fluent,” indicating underutilization. Marketers often use AI for short-form content but miss opportunities for communication, content lifecycle, and brand consistency. Marketers lose significant hours to inefficient practices but see productivity and creativity boosts from AI. To maximize AI’s potential, teams should focus on collaborative communication, content production, and maintaining brand consistency. Strategic AI adoption is essential for improving efficiency and competitiveness.
https://www.grammarly.com/business/learn/marketing-productivity-shift/
iA Notebook wins Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award 2025, recognizing its exceptional design. It's the first paper notebook to receive this prestigious honor, joining elite products like the iPhone and Porsche Taycan. Designed for simplicity and elegance, it includes innovative features like disappearing watermarks.
https://ia.net/topics/ia-notebook-wins-the-crown-of-product-design-in-2025
Outlining organizes ideas into a structured plan, enhancing clarity and focus for writing projects like essays, blog posts, or research papers. The article outlines six steps to create an effective outline: define a central idea, map out major sections, choose a structure, add supporting evidence, ensure logical flow, and refine as needed. Tips for effective outlining include maintaining clarity, staying flexible, and avoiding common mistakes. Ultimately, a strong outline supports great writing by providing structure and adaptability throughout the drafting process.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing-process/how-to-write-outline/
Pomodoro Technique: time-management system with 25 mins work, 5 mins break. Enhances creativity and productivity; helps combat writer's block. Developed by Francesco Cirillo using a kitchen timer. It transforms daunting tasks into manageable sessions and allows mental resets. Use any timer—digital, web app or manual; adapt as needed. Effective for boosting productivity, but may not suit everyone's style.
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-the-pomodoro-technique-can-boost-creativity
Grammarly hosted an IT leaders' event discussing AI, productivity, and future work. Key takeaways: 1) Prioritize people over tools for effective AI integration; 2) Focus on meaningful metrics beyond easy measurements; 3) Embrace “shadow AI” with guidance to reveal employee needs; 4) Demand clear ROI from vendors to justifying AI spending; 5) Shift to an imagination-driven economy for greater innovation. AI should enhance creativity and employee experience, promoting long-term business success.
Grammarly is now ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certified, highlighting its dedication to responsible AI development focused on ethical communication, safety, and privacy. This certification establishes a framework for governing AI responsibly, showcasing Grammarly's commitment to ethical design, privacy, risk monitoring, and user trust. The company embeds responsible AI principles into product development, maintains strong governance policies, conducts risk assessments, and emphasizes transparency and user control. This milestone reflects Grammarly's ongoing efforts to ensure safe and effective AI use for users and businesses.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/iso-iec-420012023-certification/
Brainstorming fuels innovation through idea exploration, organization, and collaboration. Effective tools can transform scattered thoughts into actionable insights. The guide discusses 23 brainstorming tools, including AI platforms like Grammarly and ChatGPT, digital tools for collaborative mind mapping, and traditional methods like sticky notes and whiteboards. Selecting the right tool depends on purpose, collaboration needs, integration, and ease of use. Both digital and physical tools retain value in capturing and refining ideas, with a combined approach enhancing creativity.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing-process/brainstorming-tools/
