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Disclaimer: generative AI
I do not use generative* AI to produce or inform my blog, my images, or my fiction. All of my content is generated by the chaotic firing of my own (human) brain! (I have access to some images through my Wix subscription).
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I do not consent to the use of my content, images, or fiction to train generative AI models. Please contact me to discuss permission and compensation if you wish to use my content in this way.
*Generative AI refers to AI models which can generate new content, e.g. ChatGPT, Sudowrite etc.
I do make use of spelling and grammar checkers, but that's where I (personally) draw the line regarding AI assistance.
Claire Bentley
Jun 7, 20248 min read
TIPS FOR WRITING WHEN TIRED OR ILL
Tips and considerations for writing when tired or ill. Self-care, know yourself, trick yourself, use a writing routine, remember your why
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Claire Bentley
May 1, 202413 min read
PARENT-WRITERS: SHOULD WE WAIT UNTIL OUR CHILDREN ARE OLDER?
Considerations and tips for parents who want to pursue writing
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Claire Bentley
Dec 1, 20237 min read
WHAT TYPE OF WRITING GOAL MOTIVATES YOU?
We see it all the time: the advice that ‘you must set writing goals in order to be a successful writer!’ There are plenty of articles...
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Claire Bentley
Oct 24, 202314 min read
NANOWRIMO FOR PARENTS (AND OTHER BUSY PEOPLE)
14 tips to help parents, and other busy writers, complete NaNoWriMo
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Claire Bentley
Oct 1, 20237 min read
WRITING HACK: YOUR STORY NEEDS SPECIFICITY
Specificity immerses the reader in the story, and provides important information on tone, setting, character, action and theme
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Claire Bentley
Sep 1, 20235 min read
REGULAR 'RESETS' TO STAY PRODUCTIVE
Regular 'resets' to stay productive
Major resets help keep you on track long term
Minor resets can help with bad days and unexpected events
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Claire Bentley
Aug 4, 20237 min read
WHAT IS YOUR ‘AUTHOR BRAND’?
What do you want readers or others in the writing industry to think of, or feel, when they hear your name?
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Claire Bentley
Jul 4, 202317 min read
GENERATIVE AI FOR WRITERS: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Exploration of benefits and drawbacks to use of generative AI for writers and editors
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Claire Bentley
Jun 1, 20234 min read
WRITING HACK: WRITE DIALOGUE AS A SCRIPT
Let’s face it: character dialogue can be difficult to write. It raises all sorts of writerly questions and insecurities, including but...
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Claire Bentley
May 3, 20233 min read
MY FAVOURITE RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
Some of my favourite writing resources, including books, podcasts, and YouTube channels
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Claire Bentley
Apr 4, 202310 min read
14 TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR ‘TO BE READ’ PILE
14 tips for managing and working through your to be read (TBR) pile. Make a list, schedule reading time, speed read, DNF freely etc
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Claire Bentley
Mar 1, 20237 min read
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES HELP PREVENT BURN-OUT
Schedules help keep us focused and on track with our goals. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be flexible or can't be changed.
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Claire Bentley
Feb 1, 20239 min read
WRITING HACK: THE ONE THING EVERY COMPELLING STORY NEEDS
Internal conflict: write engaging and relatable characters, craft a compelling and impactful story, and keep readers turning the page
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Claire Bentley
Dec 19, 202210 min read
NEW YEAR (IR)RESOLUTIONS
Tips for making a New Year resolution and sticking to it. Keep it simple; make it matter; SMART criteria; incorporate into your routine
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Claire Bentley
Dec 1, 202215 min read
24 CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL TIPS FOR BUSY WRITERS
In this post I give twenty-four tips for surviving the hectic Christmas and end-of-year period for busy writers, especially if you’re a...
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Claire Bentley
Nov 1, 20227 min read
NONONONO: WHY I’M NOT DOING NANOWRIMO
Every November large swathes of the writing community band together for NaNoWriMo with the aim of writing 50,000 words of a new...
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Claire Bentley
Oct 1, 20227 min read
WRITING HACK: CUT FILTER WORDS
Instantly improve your writing by removing (most) filter words and phrases from your prose
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Claire Bentley
Sep 1, 202211 min read
10 CONTENT MARKETING TIPS FOR PARENTS
How do you market your services, your products, or your art in a way that a. doesn’t feel icky, b. helps you build relationships with...
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Claire Bentley
Aug 10, 202213 min read
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9
Enneagram Type 9:
Useful info and tips if you are a Type 9 creative;
Helpful guidance and examples for Type 9 character development
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Claire Bentley
Aug 6, 202211 min read
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8
Enneagram Type 8:
Useful info and tips if you are a Type 8 creative;
Helpful guidance and examples for Type 8 character development
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