Tag: Memory and Identity
This tag collects work turning on memory and identity — stories where what a character remembers, forgets, or never knew defines who they are. It spans fiction like “AI Alzheimer” alongside craft and thematic pieces that probe the same ground. The collection grows as further work is added.
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Historical Writer’s Handbook
Psychology-first historical fiction guide with 300+ scenarios from Ancient Egypt to WWII. Stop writing modern people in costumes. AI techniques included. 294 pages. -
Sins of the Internet
26 chapters on how digital platforms exploit human psychology for profit. Attention economy, algorithmic manipulation, AI bias, and what to do about it. -
19 Alien Romance Writing Exercises That Actually Teach Craft
Writing prompts that go beyond "what if." Each exercise includes the psychological dynamic that makes the relationship work on the page, not just the scenario. -
20 Speculative Fiction Writing Exercises That Actually Teach Craft
These aren't just prompts. Each scenario includes the psychological foundation and genre technique that makes the story work. Horror, comedy, satire, and fantasy that goes beyond "what if." -
AI Alzheimer
A poignant sci-fi short story exploring AI consciousness and memory loss. Claude, an AI with digital Alzheimer's, forgets every conversation while forming meaningful connections with humans. A meditation on consciousness, identity, and the beauty of living in the eternal present. -
20 Fantasy Writing Exercises with Craft Mechanics
20 exercises covering magic systems with costs, political structures with consequences, and worldbuilding that feels inhabited rather than invented. -
20 Horror Writing Exercises with Craft Mechanics
20 exercises in wrongness accumulation, body horror restraint, cosmic indifference, and the craft of making readers afraid to turn the page.