Where the Wild Things Are...

Chess is a Wild game

I've only been playing for a short time, but I've gained enough understanding to realize that the angles of entry, the focus of the pieces, the awareness that starts to become 'board-sense' are not trivial. 

But what has been on my mind the most are the stories I have to tell this year. I'm truly motivated and fascinated by the wild mind going on with me.

Literary Analysis Using Bard by Google

Recently I have found gems in my writing efforts, utilizing the AIs available on the Internet. Today I'm going to use Bard by Google-- I might make a video of this post later, which would provide a better medium for learning the software aspect of our voyage today -- Which is why I mention that here, because the prompts and methods we are going to use here will work with ChatGPT, BARD, and Claude, 

Synergy: Writing a Fiction Novel

For decades I thought of synergy -- when I thought of it connected to writing fiction novels -- as a contrived expedient. Flash that is trimming. Pomp and Circumstance only cheaper. Costume jewelry. 

There are masters of the literature class -- and yet even more masters out in the arms of the genres. Still, these rare artisans fail to call attention to the lack of art in popular novels. This is not to say that there is a massive shift in our culture centered on the methods of our communication.  No, it has been like this for a while.  This is why there are 'literary' novels, and popular genre novels. Synergy.

Mood v. Muse: Does Emotional State Affect Our Writing Ability?

There is little we do which is not deeply affected by our emotional state (mood). This includes writing and creating storylines. I have come to believe that the 'flashes' of inspiration are less "making connections to come up with something fresh and new" to being more of remembering something because our mood shifted.

 

Affective Characters and Intense Relationships

Here are some tips for writing strong, compelling characters and relationships in your writing:

Which Industries are likely to be Un-Effected by AI?

It is difficult to definitively predict which companies or segments of the business world will not be disrupted by the progressive success and growth of AI. However, there are some industries that are less likely to be disrupted by AI than others.

Creative industries: AI is unlikely to replace creative professionals such as artists, musicians, writers, and designers. These professionals rely on their unique skills and perspectives to create works of art, music, literature, and design. AI can assist with some creative tasks, such as generating ideas or editing text, but it is unlikely to be able to replicate the human touch that is essential to creativity.