When Tools Can Help—and When They Can’t A common mistake writers make is comparing writing tools purely based on their features. We tend to focus on what they can do: paraphrasing, changing tone, correcting grammar, and humanizing text. But features aren’t what truly set these tools apart. The real value is in timing—knowing when and … Read more
The conversation starts in the wrong place. Discussions about writing and AI rarely begin with the act of writing itself. Instead, they often focus on fear, excitement, or productivity metrics. The real work of writing—the slow, messy process of deciding what matters—often gets overlooked. Historically, writing was valuable not because it was efficient, but because … Read more
When we talk about literature, it is never just about writing well. It was never just about being clear, organized, or right on the page. Literature has always mattered because it was overflowing—too much, too unruly. It lingered where it didn’t need to, and it made room for discomfort rather than trying to fix it. … Read more
Most writing today doesn’t fail because it’s wrong. It fails because it never has to make a choice.You can publish without any problems, make changes without any problems, and sound “good enough” without ever deciding on what you stand for. You can’t be stopped. You can’t be stopped by anything. As a result, nothing becomes … Read more