by Trudy Rankin | Nov 28, 2025 | AI for Writers
Recently, I tried to put on my favourite bright pink workout shirt. But my arm wouldn’t go through the sleeve. The culprit turned out to be one lone sock jammed in the folded fabric, one I hadn’t seen in months. And it made me laugh. Because lately, I’ve been noticing...
by Trudy Rankin | Nov 7, 2025 | AI for Writers
We’d just arrived at our new home and were ready to unpack the van. First job: assemble some shelves in the downstairs laundry room. Easy enough. We’ve done this kind of thing dozens of times. Except it was hot. Over 40°C (104°F) and muggy. It was the kind of heat...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 10, 2025 | AI for Writers
If you’re anything like me (and I know you are), your time, energy, and attention are limited. So why spend them on clients who drain you, don’t pay well, or don’t value your expertise? That’s where AI comes in—not for writing or brainstorming, but for making...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 4, 2025 | AI for Writers
Okay, so maybe you’re not new to AI. But you are still trying to figure out how to make it useful…without it destroying the skills you’ve worked so hard to develop. So for now, let’s skip the “AI is coming for my job” thoughts spinning around in your head. That’s not...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 1, 2025 | AI for Writers
‘This week’s tips for building a better writing business.’ Welcome to this month’s Freelance Writer Challenge! For April, we’re tackling something many writers are quietly struggling with: How to run your writing business like a business—and let AI...
by Trudy Rankin | Mar 20, 2025 | AI for Writers
Need some fresh writing samples but haven’t got time to chase clients? In today’s blog post, I’ll show you how AI can effortlessly create realistic client briefs—so you can showcase your best writing without waiting around. It’s quick, clever, and a...