Writing Aids - Software

Word

The suitability of Word as a means of recording your writing depends to some extent on your ability to master the software, particularly when it comes to formatting layout and text. A dictaion option is available through Microsoft but it is not as accurate as the Google option.

OneNote

One Note is part of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 bundle of software. It is described as a Note Taking application. Its principle advantage over most other options is text and formatting is saved as you type, and syncronised across other devices running the programme.Also supporting  insertion of photos, annotating, web page clipping, emailing.

Google Docs

Part of Google Workspace, an online word processing app with basic formatting capabilities. Advantages of instant save and syncronisation across devices. It also has a top of the range dictation option.

Manuskript

Manuskript offers an incredibly clean interface for distraction-free writing. It’s also one of the most popular Scrivener alternatives. The open-source alternative features a simple, yet powerful, editor, along with an intuitive outlining function. Tabs keep all your windows and tasks neatly organized.

Writing a Memoir, These books maybe helpful

 

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer

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The Ode Less Travelled

Stephen Fry

For those struggling with the mechanics of poetry

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Write It All Down: How to Put Your Life on the Page

Rentzenbrink Cathy 

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Tackle the challenges of memoir writing and share your story.

Immense

Ghost Town: A Liverpool Shadowplay

Jeff Young

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An evocation of Creative Writing by a master of the craft

The use of AI in Writing

The rapid growth in all things Artificial Intelligence (AI)  is phenomenal. One of the leading advocates of the use of AI in the world of writing is best-selling author Joanna Penn, whose Podcasts I have listened to for many years. I thought it might be helpful for my fellow Creative Writers if I pulled together some of Joanna's podcasts that include references to the use of AI in writing, for their personal study.

Links to podcasts featuring references to AI in writing copied from The Creative Penn website, all copyright recognized

Each podcast comes with a set of notes which include links and other information.

Publish Wide, Sell More Books And AI for Voice. Google Play Books ...

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2021 › April › 9

9 Apr 2021 ... If you write a book in English, let's say, and then you want to convert it to other languages. Maybe you're not going to make an audiobook in ...

Digital Narration With AI Voices With Taylan From DeepZen

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2021 › November › 26

26 Nov 2021 ... And they say 58% saying discovering a book that they enjoy, AI narrator, it has no impact on their opinion. So I think it might be early days, ...

The Artist In The Machine: The World Of AI-Powered Creativity With ...

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2021 › February › 12

12 Feb 2021 ... To get into some specific examples, quoting from the book, you say, 'Computers are now finally beginning to create art, literature, and music in ...

Co-Creating With AI Writing And Image Tools With Shane Neeley

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2021 › July › 16

16 Jul 2021 ... Can you talk about the fun side, the spark, and how you use AI to help you write the book? Shane: I'm glad you're having that experience too.

The AI-Powered Micro-Business with Ash Fontana

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2021 › May › 7

7 May 2021 ... Generating marketing content rather than core content, rather than writing your book for you, I think that is the biggest opportunity for ...

artificial intelligence - The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › tag › artificial-intelligence

Is digital narration with AI voices good enough for non-fiction or fiction audiobooks? Can human narrators benefit through voice licensing?

audiobooks - The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › tag › audiobooks

Is digital narration with AI voices good enough for non-fiction or fiction audiobooks? Can human narrators benefit through voice licensing?

Voice Technologies, Streaming And Subscription Audio In A Time Of ...

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2020 › December › 4

4 Dec 2020 ... This is the second in my AI episodes based on my new book, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds: The Impact of Converging ...

Writing In An Age Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2020 › November › 30

30 Nov 2020 ... I started my podcast in 2009, a decade before the big money entered podcasting, and publishing acknowledged its important role in book marketing ...

AI And Creativity With Marcus Du Sautoy | The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing › 2019 › March › 11

11 Mar 2019 ... Marcus, why is a maths professor writing a book about creativity? I know some people might find that difficult. Marcus: I think usually the ...