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LET’S TALK ABOUT: The Em-Dash and The Recent AI Controversy

What is the history of the "em-dash", why and how is it used, and why has there been controversy surrounding it recently? Find out inside this week’s Fortelling Writers’ Blog.

FIRST WORDS: 5 Tips For How To Craft A Good First Sentence And Hook Your Readers

How do you hook a reader from the very first sentence? In this first Writing Tips blog, here are a few methods worth trying to pull readers into your story straight away.

Best writing app with sync and no AI for Novelist - Fortelling 5.0

What is new in Fortelling 5.0? Family trees: Map character dynasties across generations. Board tools: Draw, add stickers, and export boards as PNG or PDF. Writing motivation: Set flexible goals, run writing sprints, and track progress. Improved statistics: Review pace, momentum, records, and productive days. Widgets and sharing: Surface progress on your home screen or share it.