Influential Writing Mentor Dies
Caroline Rosenstone. Dedication to Rosenstone and handwritten note from former student Natalie Beach in a new book of essays. Caroline Rosenstone, who created and then for over three decades directed a writing program that turned high schoolers into skilled essayists and critics, died this week at the age of 70. The cause of death is […]
We Asked AI the 5 Steps to Writing a Country Song – Take a Look at the Results
Sometimes it’s those nuances that make a good country song great. The heartrending story, told verse by verse. A quiver in the vocals. Lyrics that leave the listener thinking long after the story has been told. Videos by American Songwriter LIVE & RAW Shy Carter Full Performance Add in the other fundamentals of a song, […]
The benefits of journaling: 10 reasons to start writing your thoughts and feelings
We sometimes include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Read our affiliate disclosure. If you thought that journals and diaries were just something for young girls, you were very much mistaken. Journaling isn’t just about jotting down your thoughts […]
AI’s fatal Hollywood writing flaw
Lately, I’ve been getting this question a lot: As a screenwriter, am I worried about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment business? Will AI put writers out of work? I have two answers to this question. The first one is a little flippant. “No,” I say. “I’m not worried. Intelligence in Hollywood […]