What Stories Influenced Me As A Writer?
I ask Claude what it thinks about the stories that influenced me as a writer in the past twenty-five years.… Read More »What Stories Influenced Me As A Writer?
Publishing Safety: Watch for These Self-Publishing Scam Indicators
This time, I ask ChatGPT what to look out for in a potential self-publishing scam. What ChatGPT Said: Publishing your… Read More »Publishing Safety: Watch for These Self-Publishing Scam Indicators
The Role of Support Workers in My Creative Practice
Sometimes the most imaginative futures begin with the simplest acts of care. For me, writing isn’t just about words on… Read More »The Role of Support Workers in My Creative Practice
Writer’s block: A journey
The following was a speech I gave at a Sydney Authors Inked event in 2023. Hello, my name is Anna… Read More »Writer’s block: A journey
What I Learnt From Publishing My First Book
When I set out to publish my first book, I thought the hard part was over—the writing was done, and… Read More »What I Learnt From Publishing My First Book
How Many Physical Books Should I Print? A Practical Guide for Indie Authors
In this blog post, I ask ChatGPT about how many physical books should I print. A practical guide to deciding… Read More »How Many Physical Books Should I Print? A Practical Guide for Indie Authors
A Sustainable Process for Gentle Sci-Fi: How I Write My Stories
Introduction For me, writing isn’t just a creative outlet—it’s a way of staying connected to what matters most: curiosity, comfort,… Read More »A Sustainable Process for Gentle Sci-Fi: How I Write My Stories
Why a Time-Bending Romance Article Made Me Cheer for Gentle Sci-Fi
Today, I received a Google Alert for “Gentle Sci-Fi.” As an Australian author and advocate for this emerging genre, I… Read More »Why a Time-Bending Romance Article Made Me Cheer for Gentle Sci-Fi
Debugging Daydreams: How a Spreadsheet Can Rescue Your Gentle SciFi Story
Ever get halfway through writing your story and realise… something’s off? I did. I was stuck on my Gentle SciFi… Read More »Debugging Daydreams: How a Spreadsheet Can Rescue Your Gentle SciFi Story
What Mighty MonsterWheelies and my novellas have in common: Gentle Sci-Fi
Last week, I received a Google Alert for “Gentle Sci-Fi.” As an Australian author who writes and advocates for this… Read More »What Mighty MonsterWheelies and my novellas have in common: Gentle Sci-Fi