Demystifying The Path to Writing Success

Welcome to the intersection where passion for storytelling meets the power of technology.

I'm Zane Dickens, and like you, I'm navigating the exciting world of digital storytelling. My goal? To harness today's tools and strategies, making the dream of writing full-time not just possible, but practical.

Who Am I?

Think of me not just as a guide, but as your ally in the trenches.

I'm a part-time writer turned tech-savvy story weaver. With two decades of design expertise under my belt, I'm translating those skills into creating Rich Online Media Experiences (ROME) — where stories breathe and readers live the adventure.

Why ROME?

ROME is the art of crafting worlds beyond words.

Using every tool at our disposal from AI to the latest in serial platforms, ensuring each reader's journey is unforgettable. Imagine not just telling stories, but letting your audience step inside them — that's ROME. It's about turning passive reading into an active adventure, where each click pulls them deeper into your narrative.

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The Shift to Show, Not Tell

Gone are the days of static pages and one-way storytelling.

I've pivoted to 'showing' rather than 'telling' about immersive reader experiences. This isn't just about reading; it's about experiencing. It's about Fiction as a Service (FaaS), where stories evolve, grow, and respond to the readers themselves.

Your Journey with Me

Join me as I document my experiments in real-time.

From leveraging AI in outlining and editing to designing compelling covers. You'll get practical tutorials, transparent progress updates, and hands-on empire-building tips. I don't just share my successes; I share the 'how' behind them.

Ready to bring your writing dreams into reality? Let's do this quest together.

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I'm a writer of science fiction, from Cape Town, South Africa. I write about power dynamics and inequality through a lens of AI-powered magic.
Designer, amateur developer, amateur-er writer. When I’m not trying to write, I design fonts, and sometimes running off to the mountains for some high-altitude treks.