James Armstrong

1 month ago | paragraph.xyz | James Armstrong

Are you ready to share your unique perspective with a growing community of writers and write for us? Writers Without Walls welcomes diverse voices to our blog, where emerging and established writers can showcase their work, insights, and experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment. At Writers Without Walls, we believe every writer has a story worth telling.

1 month ago | paragraph.xyz | James Armstrong

The digital world is buzzing with one burning question: Will artificial intelligence replace writers and artists? Short answer: Not a chance. The Fear of Technological DisruptionOne of the most recognisable and made-fun-of-catch cries in history, thanks to South Park. First, it was the women, then the immigrants, then computers, robots, and self-serve checkouts. But, unfortunately, some small-minded people are still scared of pretty much every single one of those coming to take their jobs.

1 month ago | paragraph.xyz | James Armstrong

A recent interaction with a writer using StorySensAI sparked an interesting conversation that perfectly captured why I spent a year developing this tool. Their response was humorous and insightful:“The application is quite complete, it analyzes your story from a lot of angles and doesn’t mince words… The best thing is that this way I hate the AIs more and not the human beings who criticize my writing.”We’ve all been there.

2 months ago | drinkanddrugsnews.com | James Armstrong

Substance dependence and its associated stigma are often seen as either a personal issue or a public health crisis. However, families and carers, who bear much of the emotional burden, are frequently overlooked. The Anti-Stigma Network’s first Accelerator session highlighted the barriers families face when supporting loved ones affected by substance use. The crisis in family supportFocusing on England, the session explored the growing crisis in family support.

2 months ago | paragraph.xyz | James Armstrong

Sometimes the most impactful ideas are born from moments of frustration. In 2018, I came across a tweet that would plant the seed for what would eventually become Writers Without Walls. The tweet stated that literary agents required writers to have a minimum of 50,000 followers across social media platforms and maintain constant engagement with their audience. As a single father without a support network, this struck a particular chord with me.