From Ancient Wisdom to Digital Knowledge Networks Introduction In an age saturated with fleeting digital information, the centuries-old practice of keeping a commonplace book is experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Far from being mere historical curiosities,… Read More »The Enduring Power of Commonplace Books

Introduction Prompt engineering is rapidly becoming a must-have skill for anyone working with AI-powered tools, content generation, or effective instruction design. A well-crafted prompt can make the difference between a generic, unfocused output and an… Read More »Prompt frameworks

Explanation of LaTeX Code for Fancy First Letters This LaTeX code defines a custom command called \firstletter that creates a decorative dropped capital (or initial capital) at the beginning of chapters or sections using the… Read More »Latex Lettrine Tips

Difference between \providecommand and \newcommand in LaTeX These two commands are similar but have one important difference: \newcommand: Defines a new command. If the command already exists, LaTeX will produce an error. \providecommand: Also defines… Read More »Latex Tips

Sometimes the standard LaTeX arrows just don’t have the style or flair you need for your documents. In this post, I’ll show you how to create a custom, elegant curved arrow using TikZ that can… Read More »Creating a Custom Fancy Arrow in LaTeX with TikZ

Understanding the Coordinate System in TikZ/LaTeX The coordinate system in TikZ (LaTeX’s drawing package) provides several ways to position and reference points in your drawings, especially when creating inline shapes. Let me explain the key… Read More »Latex tikz Coordinates

Drawing Shapes Inline in LaTeX with TikZ In LaTeX, you can draw shapes inline with text using the TikZ package, which allows for seamless integration of graphics between characters. Here’s how to accomplish this: Basic… Read More »Latex tikz Drawing Package

Is Your Novel Underperforming? 5 Reasons Why This guide summarizes the key points from Carl Duncan’s video on potential issues holding back your novel’s potential. 1. You Aren’t Building Up Your Scenes The Problem: A weak… Read More »Carl Duncan about Holes Sinking Your Novel

Introduction to the Challenge Writing a novel requires immense effort and dedication, especially during the revision process. It’s easy to lose focus and quality as the project progresses, especially when dealing with less engaging scenes.… Read More »Carl Duncan Editing a Novel