The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course BBC Studios is using AI to recreate the voice and likeness of late detective story author Agatha Christie for the purpose of featuring it in digital classes that teaches prospective writers “how to craft the perfect crime novel.” A real life actor, Vivien Keene, is […]
Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King’s Carrie for Amazon
Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie for Amazon Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King’s Carrie for Amazon Three years after signing an overall TV production deal with Amazon, Mike Flanagan is finally developing a new project for the studio. Deadline reports that Amazon is moving forward with a Carrie series adaptation from Flanagan based […]
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book Thereâs a famous two-decade-old Paris Review interview with Haruki Murakami in which he, one of the worldâs most celebrated novelists, details his daily routine. He wakes up at 4AM, works for five hours, goes for a run, reads, goes to bed, and then […]
The best ereader to buy right now
The best ereader to buy right now Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. […]
Books written by humans are getting their own certification
Books written by humans are getting their own certification Here’s what the certification logo looks like, which may be used on book covers, spines, and promotional materials. The Authors Guild — one of the largest associations of writers in the US — has launched a new project that allows authors to certify that their book […]