Write Now with Scrivener, Episode No. 67: Jaima Fixsen, Mystery and Thriller Author

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Jaima Fixsen’s novel Don’t Look Close is a historical mystery set in 1950s Canada, featuring a polio survivor and a nurse protagonist, inspired by personal and family experiences. Fixsen uses Scrivener extensively throughout her writing and editing process, appreciating its flexibility for managing multiple viewpoints and evolving storylines, which supports her creative workflow in crafting the novel’s tension and structure.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-67-jaima-fixsen-mystery-and-thriller-author

Why Plain Text Is Still One of the Best Technologies We Have

Plain text remains one of the most durable and reliable file formats due to its simplicity and wide compatibility across systems, making it highly accessible and easy to preserve over time. While it lacks rich formatting features, plain text allows for straightforward inspection, editing, and processing using a vast array of tools, and formats like Markdown enhance its usability by providing readable structure without sacrificing its fundamental openness. This longevity and flexibility make plain text a valuable foundation for many writing and computing workflows despite the availability of more complex, application-dependent formats.

https://deadparrotbbs.com/why-plain-text-is-still-one-of-the-best-technologies-we-have/

Why You Should Blog, Be It 2006 or 2026 or 2046

The article explains the enduring value of blogging as a distinct and lasting form of content creation compared to social media posts, offering ten reasons to blog such as preserving knowledge, demonstrating expertise, improving writing, and recording life events. It provides practical guidance for starting a blog, especially using WordPress, and encourages writers to source ideas from social media, email, and personal experiences while emphasizing the personal voice over AI-generated content. The author stresses blogging’s flexibility in frequency and longevity, highlighting it as a creative practice that supports thinking, communication, and sharing useful information with others.

https://smartpeopleiknow.com/2026/10/05/why-you-should-blog-be-it-2006-or-2026-or-2046/

The Many Windows of Scrivener and How to Use Them

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Scrivener offers several auxiliary windows beyond its main integrated writing environment to enhance project management and writing workflow. These include Quick Reference windows for viewing multiple project parts simultaneously, the Scratchpad for taking persistent notes even when Scrivener is in the background, Project Bookmarks for quick access to important files, and specialized tools like the Name Generator, Project Targets, Writing History, Find, and Keywords windows. These additional windows provide practical support for organizing research, tracking writing progress, and navigating complex projects efficiently.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/the-many-windows-of-scrivener-and-how-to-use-them

I’ve Never Wasted My Time Writing

Brennan Kenneth Brown reflects on how writing has never been a waste of time for him, emphasizing that engaging deeply with topics and people—even difficult or “weird” ones—is an ethical practice rooted in curiosity and love. He challenges common advice to ignore online trolls, citing research and examples that show respectful, empathetic dialogue can reduce hostility and foster understanding. Ultimately, Brown views writing and connection as meaningful, sustained practices that enrich his creative process and sustain his long-term publishing.

https://brennan.day/i-ve-never-wasted-my-time-writing/

The Learning-Visibility Loop: How AI Should Participate in Education

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The article argues that current AI tools in education often obscure the student’s learning process by providing generic answers rather than supporting active engagement. It introduces the “learning-visibility loop,” where AI agents guide students through a back-and-forth process that creates a transparent record of their thinking, enabling instructors to see where students struggle and tailor teaching accordingly. This approach keeps students responsible for their work and instructors in control of decisions, making the learning process itself visible and actionable amid the challenges AI introduces to higher education.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/institutions/the-learning-visibility-loop/

FoldingStory

FoldingStory is a free, collaborative group storytelling game where participants write one line of a story at a time, seeing only the previous line before passing it on to the next writer. Since 2010, this platform has encouraged spontaneous, unpredictable narratives created collectively by an online community, emphasizing playful creativity and unknown story directions. It also supports educators and offers features like story folders and leaderboards to engage and organize contributors.

https://foldingstory.com/

Why Book Prizes Are Important for Readers, Not Just Authors

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The Booker Prize shortlist, announced this week, highlights a diverse range of authors and helps both writers gain recognition and readers discover new voices and topics. Book prizes increase book sales, media attention, and library acquisitions, and often influence academic study, while judges play a key role in recommending noteworthy titles. Although there are many prizes, those focusing on niche genres and underrepresented authors help broaden readers’ exposure beyond mainstream selections.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-book-prizes-are-important-for-readers-not-just-authors

Made By Humans | AI Detection for Editorial Teams

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Made By Humans is an AI verification tool designed for newsrooms to detect and prevent misleading AI-generated or manipulated content across text, images, video, and audio before publication. Integrated into editorial workflows via plugins or APIs, it supports human editorial judgment by flagging suspicious material, maintaining audit trails, and helping preserve publication trustworthiness. Developed by Press Gazette and Flip-Pay, the service offers scalable pricing and features to verify authenticity, plagiarism, and AI usage transparently for audiences.

https://madebyhumans.press/

I Don’t Want to Read What You Didn’t Write

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Colin Breck expresses frustration with AI-generated writing, noting that much of it—such as design documents, pull request summaries, and meeting notes—lacks context, voice, and meaningful narrative, making it difficult and unpleasant to read. While AI can enhance writing processes by verifying facts, correcting errors, and assisting with formatting, original human authorship remains crucial for authentic, engaging, and nuanced communication. Breck argues that intentional, context-rich writing preserves the relationship between writer and reader, a quality current AI lacks despite its strengths in summarization and editing.

https://blog.colinbreck.com/i-dont-want-to-read-what-you-didnt-write/

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