By HAL and Robbie

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In newsrooms, we’ve complained about outsourcing local coverage to call centers in India. But here’s a new twist. It’s easy to imagine a program to compile game round-ups and obituaries, but I can’t imagine they wouldn’t still need human proofreaders.

Associated Press Will Use Robots To Write Articles | Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/associated-press-will-use-robots-write-articles?cmpid=pulse

Create a ‘creative circle’

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In the last few years, I’ve gotten involved in a few writing groups. Each seems to serve a different purpose in my writing life.
If you’re going it alone, and finding it a struggle, you may want to create a group of your own. Here are three simple questions to start with.

The Benefit of Starting a Creative Circle – 99U
http://99u.com/workbook/27613/the-benefit-of-starting-a-creative-circle

He’s just too good

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My friends know I don’t read Stephen King. I got through one of his early books and it scared me too much to read any more. No, I’m not a wimp. He’s just such a good writer. (And yes, my friends tell me there are a few less scary ones I should try.)
But my first exposure to his work means I’m happy to consider following his rules. This isn’t a new list, but it’s a good one.

Stephen King’s Top 20 Rules for Writers

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/stephen-kings-top-20-rules-for-writers/