A recent HWA newsletter featuring an essay defending the use of generative AI in creative writing has ignited a firestorm of criticism from members and the wider literary community. The essay, penned by HWA trustee Sëphera Gírón, argues against what it terms "gatekeeping" and "bullying" of AI users, but has been widely decried a
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Unpacking the Pillars of Fiction Marketing: A Strategic Approach for Authors
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