Category: OpenAI (Bing Chatbot)
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story…: Where Memories, Music, and Fiction Cross Paths
The Winter Concert: A Glimpse into ‘Reunion: Coda’ In various chapters of Reunion: Coda, I’ve sought to weave together echoes of my past and the vibrant, emotional textures of high school life. This particular excerpt comes from “The Winter Concert,” a chapter based on my memories of South Miami Senior High School in the early…
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story…: A Fusion of Memory, Music, and Fiction
This scene holds a special place in my heart because it draws deeply from my own high school experiences—the adrenaline of performing, the camaraderie of backstage friendships, and the bittersweet ache of a crush you can’t quite reach. It’s a spoiler-free glimpse into Jim’s high school arc and brings together the Big Three of this…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: What’s in My Novelist’s Toolkit?
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Book Reviews, Books, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftOne of the coolest things about being a writer in 2025 is the amazing array of technological tools available to help create, analyze, revise, and improve literary projects. Some, like Microsoft Word, are time-tested classics that I’ve used since the late 1990s. However, I do think the app could use some tweaks by folks who…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Crafting Humor Through Character Reactions and Timing
What is the funniest moment in your story? Does it involve the hero and heroine, or side characters? Humor is pretty personal, so what makes one person laugh might not work for someone else. Reunion: Coda has a bunch of funny moments, but here’s one example you might like. The elevator is unusually empty as…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Exploring Character Evolution Through Letters in My Novella and Novel
Describe a letter written by your protagonist. Does he use email or a quill? What is distinctive about his writing style? What comes through in his written words that might not show when he speaks? How does he sign off? Example 1: The Letter from Reunion: A Story, written by Jim Garraty, 18, on June…
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On Writing Novels and Playing War Games: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Regiments: Second Wave, Regiments: Winds of Change, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The day in eastern New Hampshire is cool and grey with a chance of light showers. The author had a productive writing day and shared details of completing a scene from their novel. Additionally, they discussed a new DLC for the game Regiments, introducing new national forces and gameplay features. Lastly, they shared personal gaming…
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Musings on a Cloudy, Gloomy Mid-August Morning in New England: Early Rising, Writer’s Anxiety…and a Working Weekend Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024In Madison, New Hampshire, the author experiences a cool, cloudy day as they work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a frustrating start, they find motivation in the evening and outline the fourth vignette of chapter 19. The detailed outline receives positive feedback from their friend and an AI assessment. Despite it being Saturday, the…
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Narrative Depth and Tension in Reunion: Coda Scenes
Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: An In-Depth Look at Two Scenes from My Upcoming Novel As a first-time novelist, I use various tools including my two computers, how-to books on different aspects of storytelling, music to inspire me, and my experience as a journalism student, reviewer, and screenwriter to assist me in writing Reunion: Coda, the second…
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Struggling Author’s Diary: Writing in the Rain | Reunion: Coda and Reunion: A Story
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Depression, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireThe author shares their experience of a dreary morning, hoping to work on their novel despite feeling worn out. They detail their dedication to completing their book, Reunion: Coda, and seek potential inspiration to keep going. Additionally, they describe the continuity between their two books and the depth it adds to the main character’s journey.…
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A Writer’s Life: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Books, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024On a warm Sunday afternoon in New Hampshire, the author shares their lazy weekend mood. Recalling their late mother, they resisted the urge to write and instead stuck to their Saturday routine. Despite feeling a creative urge, they reached out to an AI for help analyzing their characters. The AI’s insights painted a comprehensive picture…
A Certain Point of View, Too 