Combatting AI in Writing: Be Authentic

Artificial Intelligence significantly impacts writing, offering tools for creating content and improving grammar. Writers should embrace authenticity and personal passions, utilizing emotions and personal experiences to enhance their work. Engaging with readers through conversations and live events fosters connections and promotes success in an AI-driven landscape.

Explore Creative Stories at Oshkosh’s Lakefly Book Fair

The author reflects on their positive experiences at book fairs, particularly the upcoming Lakefly Book Fair on May 3rd. They emphasize the joy of meeting authors like Jane Dougherty and Sally Cissna, who share inspiring stories through their memoirs and historical fiction. The fair is free and showcases local talent.

Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

In 2013, a group of writers got together and held a writers conference in downtown Oshkosh. We called it the Lakefly Literary Conference because it would be held each May and we wanted attendees to return every year. Our goal was to hold a reasonably priced conference that would have quality speakers and events. I … Continue reading Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

Fun with AI- The Tao of Apathy

The author explores their mixed experiences with AI in creative tasks, particularly in generating images and book descriptions. They describe their book, "The Tao of Apathy," which satirizes workplace challenges at a medical center under a new, harsh administrator. It highlights themes of corporate greed, human connection, and the philosophy of apathy.

Healing Through Poetry After Heartbreak

How many people began to write poetry after a painful breakup? We often begin writing poetry to express sadness.  Find a need to express our feelings during hard times through poetry.  And its good to express it. Then as poets, we are on the lookout for things to capture with poetry. We are focused on … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry After Heartbreak

Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions

I often find it difficult to discuss a heavy subject.  Instead of talking about it, I will rehearse and rehearse what I need to say. I ruminate and obsess until I have to write it down.  And it feels good to get it out. I should just begin by writing it down. Poetry can help … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions

Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression

Like many people, I have turned to poetry when I was depressed. I need to. The result, Oddly enough, was a poem. It helped me to know exactly what was going on. Are those poems sharable. I guess so. But I think it is important to go back and edit all poems, especially "I am … Continue reading Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression