Writing

I’m a writer. So I like to write about writing. I have also compiled a list of Writing Resources, which I may update from time to time.

You Should Totally Apply For the TinyLetter Writing Residency

You Should Totally Apply For the TinyLetter Writing Residency

Writers’ residencies are becoming all the rage it seems. So here’s one where the wifi will probably work. TinyLetter, the newsletter company, is putting up five writers for ten days at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs, California. The timings for the TinyLetter Writing Residency are: Application deadline: September 26 Residency: November…

Writing Anonymously? You May Not Stay Anonymous For Long

Writing Anonymously? You May Not Stay Anonymous For Long

Stylometric identification exploits the fact that we all have a ‘fingerprint’ based on our stylistic choices and idiosyncrasies with the written word. Here is a very interesting study about how algorithms are being used to uncover anonymous authors by studying writing style. It’s fascinating — but potentially scary stuff. In his “Concluding Thoughts,” white paper…