Writing With Clarity, Systems and Modern Tools
Writing With Clarity, Systems and Modern Tools
Learn to create, modify, and import styles in Scrivener for formatting text. Two types of styles exist: character and paragraph styles, allowing formatting of individual words or entire paragraphs. You can create new styles from selected text, modify existing styles, delete unwanted styles, and import styles from other projects. These features streamline the formatting process in Scrivener.
NYC Midnight's challenges for storytellers return in 2026, sponsored by iA. iA will reward top finishers in the Screenwriting and 100-word Microfiction challenges with iA Writer and iA Notebook. Registration for both challenges closes at 10 PM (NY time) on their respective start dates. iA Writer promotes distraction-free writing and offers features like Focus Mode and Live Preview, enhancing the writing process. Upcoming registration deadlines are highlighted on NYC Midnight's website.
Export notes from other apps to Scrivener by copying/pasting or exporting in formats like PDF, RTF, or Markdown. Popular note-taking apps like Obsidian and Notion offer various export options, but formatting may differ. To batch import Markdown files into Scrivener, organize them into a folder, compile them, and convert as needed. For advanced users, tools like Pandoc can facilitate file conversions.
Grammarly's AI Detector ranks #1 on RAID’s leaderboard for AI detection, providing students and instructors a reliable tool for verifying original work. RAID evaluates AI detectors with over 670,000 texts, ensuring accuracy in distinguishing human and AI-generated content. The detector supports students' writing processes, empowering them with feedback and improvements. Grammarly also offers various writing tools to enhance student skills in an AI-rich environment, but emphasizes no detector is 100% accurate. Access and learn more about Grammarly's offerings through their website.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/number-one-ai-detector/
iA Notebook pop-up store at Roppongi Tsutaya Bookstore runs Jan 31 – Feb 13, 2026. It's iA's second collaboration with Tsutaya. Visitors can try and purchase the notebook on-site or online. Future events planned for March and June. iA moving back to Roppongi in March after previous relocations.
FAU Overview: Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university in Boca Raton, serving over 31,000 students and focusing on accessibility and high-impact education.
Challenge: FAU aimed to support diverse students without increasing faculty workload, promoting better writing drafts and focusing on substantive feedback.
Approach: Implemented campus-wide writing support through existing tools (Word, Google Docs), allowing for instructor autonomy and effective teaching without new platforms.
Results for Students: Increased course completion (79.5% for Grammarly users), improved GPAs, and enhanced writing skills over time, indicating ongoing development.
Impact on Faculty: Faculty noted less focus on mechanical errors, allowing more time for meaningful feedback on student work.
Implementation Strategy: FAU prioritized broad access, low-friction help, and tracking key success metrics, leading to better student outcomes and persistence.
FAU demonstrated that accessible support leads to improved student retention and academic performance while easing faculty workload.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/institutions/florida-atlantic-university/
Phoenix College, serving 10,000 students, faced challenges in academic writing among diverse learners. To improve writing skills and course success, they partnered with Grammarly for Education, providing seamless writing support. This initiative led to measurable gains: a 6% increase in course completion, a 13-point rise in year-to-year retention, and higher GPAs for frequent users. Faculty benefitted from more time for feedback on content rather than mechanics. The model highlights the importance of accessible writing support in enhancing student outcomes and can be replicated at similar institutions.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/institutions/phoenix-college/
Phoenix College, a community college in Arizona, serves 10,000 students annually through various course formats. It aims to enhance students' communication skills for academic and career success. Many students struggle with writing expectations in college, particularly multilingual learners and working adults, hindering course completion.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/institutions/phoenix-college/
Brad Bigelow wrote a biography of overlooked author Virginia Faulkner, who wasn't related to William Faulkner but had a notable career in writing and Hollywood. His research faced setbacks due to the pandemic, leading him to focus on online resources and archived materials. The biography is structured in 26 short chapters to enhance readability, highlighting Faulkner's life and career, despite her works being largely forgotten. Bigelow found Scrivener essential for assembling the biographical content during his writing process.
Superhuman's 2025 hackathon brought together 491 team members to innovate over two days, resulting in 278 projects, including Superhuman Command Everywhere, Coda Whiteboard, Superhuman Listening, and an Inclusive Language agent. The event emphasized collaboration, AI integration, and user-centered design. Key projects focused on improving user workflows, enhancing collaboration tools, and promoting inclusive language, showcasing the team's creativity and commitment to product development. CEO Shishir Mehrotra noted hackathons foster team cohesion and innovation. Interested individuals can apply to join Superhuman.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/engineering/superhuman-2025-hackathon/
