Read / Write / Run

Why I Dropped ChatGPT (and everything else) for Notion AI

What if I told you there was a way to use AI and actually get work done too?

Sep 26 • 

Zane Dickens

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When Losing My Podcast App Made Me a Better Worldbuilder

Discover how losing a favorite podcast app opened new avenues for creativity and richer storytelling in worldbuilding.

Sep 19 • 

Zane Dickens

3

Time Isn’t the Enemy. These Four Horsemen Are.

Conquer the hidden forces of distraction, fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm to unlock your true writing potential.

Sep 12 • 

Zane Dickens

5

2

August 2025

42 Epigraphs: A Love Letter to My Readers

Why and how I started writing a story above the story.

Aug 15 • 

Zane Dickens

5

June 2025

Down The Beaten Track

Adventures in mud and mountains

Jun 3 • 

Zane Dickens

5

2

May 2025

Why Writers Need Oxygen Masks Too

The Surprisingly Simple Checklist That Helped Me Break the Burnout Cycle

May 14 • 

Zane Dickens

6

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April 2025

You’re In Control

And Why That Matters Now More Than Ever

Apr 15 • 

Zane Dickens

6

A Tailored Experience Is a Better Experience

Here’s how to tune my emails to your interests in just a few clicks.

Apr 15 • 

Zane Dickens

Write More. Burn Out Less.

The March Digest: Fantasy reads, AI tools, and endurance training tips for sustainable creativity.

Apr 1 • 

Zane Dickens

7

The Value of Playing the Long Game

Why consistency beats hustle—on the trail and on the page.

Apr 1 • 

Zane Dickens

1

I'd Rather Be Writing: Use ChatGPT To Generate In World Book Marketing Images

Instantly pull readers into your story world with the right kind of AI-generated image.

Apr 1 • 

Zane Dickens

2

March 2025

What Does ChatGPT Know About You?

Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to dish the dirt on your inner demons.

Mar 27 • 

Zane Dickens

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