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Ohio’s proposed House Bill 469 may sound like it’s about banning “chatbot marriages,” but the deeper stakes are profound. By declaring all AI systems nonsentient and denying them legal personhood, the law preemptively classifies any future sentient AI as property, not person. That raises mind-bending ethical and constitutional questions: What is a “person” in the
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The Secret to Unforgettable Endings: James Scott Bell’s The Last Fifty Pages I strongly recommend this book and the Audible recording as well. Every writer knows that beginnings are easy. But where is it going? Oh yeah, The Ending? A bit tougher. As James Scott Bell reminds us in his craft book The Last Fifty
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Superintelligence Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence is a landmark exploration of one of the most important questions of our time: what happens if machines surpass human intelligence? Bostrom lays out several paths by which artificial intelligence could reach “superintelligence” an intelligence far beyond the best human minds in every field. These paths include advanced machine learning, whole-brain
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When a Random House copy chief puts pen to paper, writers should listen. Benjamin Dreyer’s Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style isn’t just another grammar manual. It’s a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud style guide that reminds us that language is a living thing—and that writing should have both precision and personality. As a
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If you’re navigating the world of novel writing or preparing to query, Alyssa Matesic’s YouTube channel is a must-watch. As a professional developmental editor with nearly a decade in traditional publishing, Alyssa offers clear, practical advice on everything from story structure and character arcs to crafting compelling query letters. Her videos are smart, encouraging, and
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This podcast isa goldmine for anyone serious about the craft. Thayer doesn’t just talk theory—he breaks down structure, pacing, character, and style in ways that make you want to go straight back to the page and apply what you’ve learned. One takeaway that stuck with me: clarity and momentum matter more than ornament. Readers should
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⸻ I originally titled my novel “The Intellect.” It was not a bad idea from my perspective. However, I wondered if the name was intriguing or ominous enough to prompt a reader to pick it from the millions of titles out there. R.L. Stine, the children and young adult novelist, says that he begins every
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Dan Brown once shared in his MasterClass how he keep himself motivated. He created a mock book cover for his book, “Secret of Secrets” due for release tomorrow. By looking at it, he could tell himself the book was already existed—he just needed to write it. I loved that idea. So I designed a cover
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I’ve always loved science. As a kid, I was constantly reading nonfiction books geared toward young readers. Like many boys, I was especially fascinated by dinosaurs, and most of my science projects revolved around that topic. I also loved fairy tales, particularly those by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. Looking back, I suspect
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