Words on the Street with Scott Colby
Scott ColbyWe're going to talk about writing, storytelling, culture, tech, and anything else that catches my attention.
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2026-21: Dump the info dump
It’s a problem familiar to writers and editors everywhere: “that’s a big, long, boring info dump!”
The urge to describe a thing in great detail all at once is strong. As writers, we put a lot of thought into what our people, places, and th...
2026-20: Go with the flow
I really should’ve spent more time on my sci fi novella WIP this week.
That’s not to say it’s been completely neglected; I’ve moved the next chapter forward, rearranged some of the earlier set up pieces, and spent time considering how the...
2026-19: Framing a chapter
I’ve written and rambled a lot about the importance of a strong first line that hooks the reader quickly. Don’t make the reader wait for something important while you set the scene; punch ‘em in the face right up front so they can’t look aw...
2026-18: Give it a break
Part of being an effective editor is knowing when to keep your own preferences in check.
For instance, here’s an example structure I absolutely despise.
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2026-17: Go ask a person
Recently, an editing client asked me for my take on using LLMs to assist with their writing—not to crank out prose for him, but as a sounding board for ideas, and to check whether certain pieces of science he was using made sense.
As you k...
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