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AI Writers' Retreat

The Retreat

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Everything on this site is free and self-paced, which makes it easy to wander. These six paths exist so you don't have to. Choose the one that matches where you actually are, and follow the sequence in order.

Choose a path by intent

Each path is three considered steps, not a reading list. You can finish one and move to another.

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I am beginning and need structure

Long-form · self-paced

Start with a full curriculum instead of scattered tips, then learn how to judge what you make.

  1. 1DIY MFA with AI
  2. 2Discover archive
  3. 3Publishing standards
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I have a draft and need revision clarity

Focused · draft in hand

Move from reading like a writer to diagnosing your own draft with a repeatable editorial process.

  1. 1Reading Like a Writer
  2. 2Craft essays in the Journal
  3. 3The Revision Studio
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I am preparing to query or submit

Short · reference-heavy

Understand what publishers now expect around AI disclosure before you send anything out.

  1. 1Publisher AI policies
  2. 2Publishing standards
  3. 3Resources
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I am writing scripts

Long-form · project-based

Build a feature or pilot with scene architecture, then add AI where it genuinely helps.

  1. 1The Cinema Writing Studio
  2. 2AI Tutorials
  3. 3Discover archive
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I write memoir and nonfiction

Eight weeks · self-paced

Work on place, observation, and reflective scene-building with an eye on ethical reporting.

  1. 1Travel Writing & Travel Memoir
  2. 2Books on Writing
  3. 3Craft essays in the Journal
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I want AI guardrails without hype

Short · orientation

Get a calm, craft-first account of what these tools do, where they fail, and who stays responsible.

  1. 1Introduction to AI for Writers
  2. 2Publishing standards
  3. 3Publisher AI policies
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