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Behind-the-scenes stories, writing craft, and reflections on building a platform for authors.

Is Your Book About to Be Flagged as AI? Here's How to Check, Free

A free, honest AI checker for authors. Paste your draft, see how much of it reads as AI-generated, and find out what Amazon KDP actually expects you to disclose - plus why most detectors get it wrong.

By Mark HankinAIAmazon KDPauthorshipself-publishing

When AI Eats Itself: Why Your Writing Is About to Be Worth More

Training AI on AI-generated content makes the next AI worse. It's called model autophagy disorder. Here's why human writing is becoming a scarce, valuable resource - and what that means if you're trying to write a book.

By Mark HankinAIauthorshipwriting

How to Plot a Novel Using the Save the Cat Beat Sheet

A practical, step-by-step guide to plotting your novel with the Save the Cat beat sheet - with examples, beat-by-beat breakdowns, and tips for making the framework your own.

By gowriteplottingSave the Catstory structurewriting craft

AI Writing Tools in 2026: Help or Hype?

AI can help you write a book - but it shouldn't write it for you. An honest look at what AI writing tools can and can't do for authors.

By gowriteAIwriting tools
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