Writing in the Age of AI: What You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive

by David Poyer

Overview

Creative writing is in a state of rapid evolution. Drawing on David Poyer's five decades of writing, publishing, and teaching, Writing in the Age of AI updates experienced writers and introduces beginners to the effect new digital tools will have on the mechanics and economics of writing novels, short stories, nonfiction works, plays, and memoirs. It also answers such questions as, Where do ideas come from? How can an author plan a novel or nonfiction book? What's the best way to avoid writer's block? How does the editing process work? What sales tools will help one get published? Finally, it addresses the best ways forward for a career as an author, teacher, or editor. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Writing in the Age of AI is essential for anyone who wants to succeed.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160836959
Publisher:	Northampton House Press
Publication date:	05/24/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Nearly fifty of David Poyer’s books are in print with major publishers. They include novels, creative nonfiction, oral history, travel and biographical nonfiction, and he’s collaborated on memoirs. His work has been translated into Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Hungarian, and Serbo-Croatian, and rights have been sold for films. He taught creative writing at the MA/MFA level for many years. Writers he's mentored have been taken on by major agencies, published by major houses, appeared on New York Times Top Ten bestseller lists, won the International Latino Book award and other prizes, and become college instructors. His latest book is The Academy, coming from St. Martin's Press/Macmillan this December. More at www.poyer.com.

Editorial Reviews

"So much food for thought, from a master craftsman who definitely knows what he's talking about. Every writer needs to read this one." – NYT Bestseller Steve Berry, author, The Ninth Man

NYT bestselling author - Steve Berry

Wise, practical, encouraging, and packed with valuable information . . . Poyer highlights every writer's advantages against the current fad for AI-generated text: imagination, individual voice, and the talent to create life through words.

Editor in Chief, St. Martin's/Macmillan - George Witte

"The book I wish I'd had early in my writing career . . . Engaging, intimate, practical, wise about all aspects of the writing life from ideas to editing, from plotting to publishing. A compendium of craft discussion, warm encouragement, and the sane, sound advice writers need to practice our lonely art." – Janet Peery, National Book Award Finalist for The River Beyond the World

Author, National Book Award Finalist - Janet Peery

A remarkable book that balances wit, seriousness, technical information and a writerly expression of hope and creativity . . . should be enjoyed by all; writers, readers, techies and others.

Host, Salon d'Afrique, Harlem - Rashidah Ismaili

Worried about AI and what it means for the writer? In Writing in the Age of AI, David Poyer's easy style and able marksmanship pins all the key issues and a lot more. Astute, reassuring, honest.

Chair, Irish Writers' Union - Kevin Doyle