Technology of Writing Hub
AI, software, and the technology writers actually need
Richard uses AI tools every day. He also knows exactly where they fail. After 33 years in enterprise IT (20 of them as Director of Computer Operations at Trader Joe’s) and a current writing practice that produces 2,000 to 12,000 words daily, these articles cover the technology side of writing from someone who works at the intersection of both fields. AI assistants, writing software, digital publishing, security, and the emerging technologies reshaping how books get written.
The articles below are honest assessments. Some of these tools are genuinely useful. Some are overhyped. A few are actively harmful to writers who don’t understand their limitations.
No pitch. No pressure.
AI and writing technology
AI is the most significant shift in writing technology since word processors. These articles cover what works, what doesn’t, what to watch out for, and the copyright implications every writer needs to understand. Richard uses AI daily in his own work, and he also knows exactly where it falls apart. For the complete, dedicated collection, see the AI & Writing Hub.
- ► Why Every Writer Should Embrace AI as a Digital Assistant
- ► AI Sucks for Writers: 6 Reasons to Trust Your Pen
- ► AI Writing Alert: 50 Phrases You Should Avoid
- ► How to Make AI-Generated Content Feel Real
- ► Is AI Writing Good or Bad? The Truth You Need to Know
- ► Mastering AI Copyright: 9 Vital Things to Remember
- ► 5 Reasons AI to Write a Book Will Ruin Your Masterpiece
- ► Boost Your Writing: 10 Best AI Writing Prompts
- ► Is AI Becoming a Cult? Exploring the Cult-Like Characteristics of AI Enthusiasm
- ► Build a Thriving Culture: AI-Powered Strategies for Today’s Leaders
- ► 5 Shocking Reasons Why ChatGPT Content Could Harm Your Business
- ► Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT: 5 Big Differences in Writing
- ► AI Personality Test: Which Chatbot Handles Stress Best?
- ► When Your AI Assistant Becomes Your Best Life Coach
- ► Why Cursing at ChatGPT Actually Works (And What This Means for Your Business Writing)
- ► Why AI Writing is Soulless: Human Heart Builds Real Authority
- ► ChatGPT Memory Loss: MIT Study Shows 83% Can’t Remember What They Wrote
- ► Best AI Assistants 2025: Claude vs ChatGPT vs Grok, Real User Review
Digital writing tools and platforms
The tools you use shape how you write. These articles cover grammar checkers, publishing platforms, workspace setup, WordPress, security, and the practical side of running a writing business on digital infrastructure.
- ► Why ProWritingAid is the #1 Grammar Checker: Top 10 Powerful Reasons
- ► Perfect Writing Setup: Unleash Creativity with These 5 Essentials
- ► The Magic of Writing Quality Control in 7 Simple Steps
- ► Phone Security for Writers: 8 Crucial Tips to Protect Your Work
- ► 11 Powerful Publishing Platforms: Every Author’s Key to Success
- ► ACX Audiobooks: 10 Cool Tips for Ultimate Listening
- ► Master Book Formatting: 7 Common Problems and Effective Solutions
- ► Why I Started Offering WordPress Services for Business Owners
- ► Select WordPress Reality: What Nobody Tells You
- ► Home Computer Security Guide 2025: Expert Protection Tips
- ► Website Backup Guide: Protect Your Site From Total Disaster
- ► Robots.txt Mistake Killed $50K Website: Avoid SEO Disasters
- ► QR Codes for Authors 2025: Marketing Guide + Security Tips
- ► Essential Writing Tools for Authors and Freelancers 2025
- ► When Everything Goes Wrong: A Tech Disaster That Nearly Killed a Company
- ► Your Web Designer Wrote Your Website Copy and It Shows
Internet history and digital culture
The internet shaped how we write and read. These articles look at where digital culture came from, what it got right, what it got wrong, and what writers can learn from platforms that no longer exist.
- ► Discover Geocities: Internet’s Lost City
- ► 10 Powerful Steps to Learning About the Internet
- ► Internet Prosperity: Mastering the Digital World in 7 Steps
- ► Unveiling the 7 Disastrous Mistakes: How Not to Make Money Online
- ► The Truth About “Free Stuff” on the Internet: Exploring the Hidden Costs
- ► What’s Obsolete? 20 Items You Rarely See Anymore
- ► Tales from the Digital Trenches: War Stories from the Early Days of Computing
- ► What Zork, SimCity, and Oregon Trail Taught Me About Writing
- ► The Enshittification of Writing
Technical and professional writing
Technical and professional writing demands precision and clarity, often about complex subjects for readers who aren’t specialists. These articles cover documentation skills, the tools modern technical writers actually use, and how to produce user manuals, policy documents, and instructional content that gets read instead of ignored.
Emerging technologies in writing
These articles cover the technology topics Richard ghostwrites about for clients: blockchain, cybersecurity, metaverse, and related fields. They demonstrate both subject matter expertise and the ability to make complex technical topics accessible to general audiences.
- ► Ghostwriting About Blockchain: 5 Awesome Interesting Tips
- ► Cybersecurity Ghostwriting Services: Your 10-Step Guide to Success
- ► The Scammer’s Evolution: $3,000 Mistake to Psychology Masterclass
- ► The Mars Mission: A Fascination that Could Change Everything
- ► Will Publishing a Cybersecurity Book Help Attackers?
Science fiction and technology writing
Science fiction is where technology meets storytelling. These articles and book reviews cover the craft of writing believable futures, from technique guides to analysis of series like The Expanse that get the balance between science and story right.
- ► 10 Powerful Techniques to Master Writing Science Fiction Books
- ► Ghostwriting Science Fiction: How to Write Epic Adventures in 8 Steps
- ► Explore the Awesome Top 9 Multiverse Problems in Sci-Fi
- ► Discover the Top 10 Reasons The Expanse Series Triumphs in Sci-Fi
- ► Apollo Moon Landings: 8 Stunning Details Unveiled
- ► Dive into Star Trek Day: 5 Glorious Moments That Moved Us
- ► Zork Chronicles: Reliving 9 Powerful Highlights from the Game
- ► How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (book)
- ► Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy (book)
- ► The Craft of Writing Science Fiction that Sells (book)
- ► Science Fiction Handbook (book)
- ► Science Fiction Writers’ Phrase Book (book)
- ► Aliens and Alien Societies (book)
- ► Space Travel (book)
- ► How to Write Realistic Zombies and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction (book)
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Ready to discuss your book project
Whether your book is about AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, or any other technical subject, Richard brings 33 years of enterprise IT experience to ghostwriting that makes complex topics accessible without dumbing them down.
No pitch. No pressure.