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Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine's announcement of TK, a private agentic notebook app from Medium for drafting writing and developing ideas, describing the company's position that writing still matters as AI tools spread.
Open-source grammar, style and spell checker supporting multiple languages, usable as a browser extension, desktop app or self-hosted server. The core software is free and open source; a separate paid premium service exists.
Kelsey Piper's essay in The Argument (September 6, 2026) on the backlash against Pangram, an AI-writing detector, arguing that much of the opposition comes from writers passing off AI-generated text as their own.
A browser add-on that helps rewrite and tidy text wherever you type.
Why I recommend it: Small indie tool found via Product Hunt. I couldn't confirm its pricing, so check what's free before installing, and be careful what you let a browser add-on read.
Open-access study tracking 183 Canadian co-op students applying for full-time jobs. Applicants whose resumes and cover letters scored higher on detail, clarity, and structure secured substantially more interviews and found jobs faster — even after controlling for experience, achievement, and tailoring.
Why I recommend it: Open-access, peer-reviewed short communication. The key takeaway is that writing quality matters as a hiring signal, but the sample is students in one co-op program, and the authors note this also means the same signals can be generated by tools like ChatGPT.
A large open community where software developers publish tutorials, post-mortems and career posts. Good for practical write-ups on tools and frameworks, and for publishing your own work in public where hiring managers can find it.
Why I recommend it: Free to read and free to post, no subscription. Quality varies a lot because anyone can publish, so check dates and test code before relying on it.
A one-page reference of more than 200 resume action verbs sorted into fourteen groups — leadership, achievement, growth, creation, analysis, problem-solving, efficiency, communication, strategy, financial, sales, project management, change management, and scale. It ends with a before-and-after table showing why "Mobilized a cross-functional team of five" beats "Led a team of five", and why "Allocated and monitored a $2M annual budget" beats "Responsible for the budget".
Why I recommend it: Use it as a swap list, not a thesaurus to sprinkle. Katie's own warning is the important part: a strong verb can't hide a weak result — if you write "Transformed" or "Spearheaded", the rest of the bullet has to prove it with a number or a clear before-and-after. Pick one verb per bullet, never repeat the same one twice on a page, and if you can't back a big verb with evidence, choose a smaller, truer one.
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Open publishing platform for essays and articles. Writing and publishing are free; reading is limited by a metered paywall unless you pay for a membership, and the Partner Program requires a paid membership to earn.
From the site: On Medium, anyone can share insightful perspectives, useful knowledge, and life wisdom with the world.
Why I recommend it: Free to publish and build a portfolio of writing. Be aware readers may hit a paywall on your posts, so cross-post anything you want widely read.
AI detector for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Claims third-party verified accuracy for essays, articles and documents.
From the site: AI Detector for ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude — Remarkably Accurate. Detect AI-generated text in essays, articles & documents. Third-party verified results.
Substack from historian Rutger Bregman on moral ambition and doing work that matters, aimed at people considering a career built around impact.
From the site: Historian | Author of ‘Moral Ambition’ (2025), ‘Humankind’ (2020) and ‘Utopia for Realists’ (2014) | Co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition. Click to read Rutger Bregman, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
Why I recommend it: Directly relevant if you are rethinking what your career is for. It argues a position hard; take the questions, not the prescriptions.
Anthropic's AI assistant. Strong at long writing, reading documents you paste in, analysis and coding help. Free tier with daily limits; paid plans lift them.
From the site: Claude is Anthropic
Why I recommend it: The one I reach for when the task is writing or thinking through a document. Check anything factual yourself — it can be confidently wrong.
Google's AI assistant, wired into Gmail, Docs and the rest of Workspace, so it can work on files you already have. Free tier; paid plans add the larger models.
Why I recommend it: Worth it mainly if your work already lives in Google Docs and Gmail — that integration is the real advantage.
Microsoft's AI assistant, built into Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook. Free to use in the browser and on Windows; the Office integration needs a paid plan.
From the site: Microsoft Copilot is your companion to inform, entertain and inspire. Get advice, feedback and straightforward answers. Try Copilot now.
Why I recommend it: If your employer runs on Microsoft 365, this is the assistant you will actually be allowed to use at work.
Investigative reporter Yael Grauer writes on privacy, security, surveillance and the craft of tech journalism.
From the site: Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Yael Grauer's thoughts about privacy, security, hacking, surveillance, journalism, and sometimes miscellany.
Why I recommend it: Worth following if you care about surveillance and privacy work, or want to see how a reporter builds those stories.
An AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources, with a free tier that covers everyday research.
Why I recommend it: Good for a first pass on a company, an industry, or a role — then click the citations and read the originals yourself.
A fellowship from Amplify Partners for people who write well about technology, supporting a body of published work rather than a job.
Why I recommend it: Writing in public is still the cheapest career leverage there is — a fellowship that pays for it is rare, so take it seriously.
Faine Greenwood's independent newsletter on drones, data and technological anxiety, including her global map of drone attacks on civilians.
Why I recommend it: Follow this if you want a specialist voice showing how to build authority in a niche.
A free AI search assistant that answers questions with cited sources and can run research tasks, useful for company research before an interview or scanning an industry quickly.
Why I recommend it: Good for the twenty minutes of company research you should do before every interview.
A free open-source tool that scores AI-written copy for tell-tale "AI voice", rewrites it with a rival model, then re-checks it, so landing pages, READMEs and emails read like a human wrote them.
Why I recommend it: A practical fix if your AI-assisted writing keeps sounding generic.
A LinkedIn article on structuring long-form LinkedIn posts so they get read by people and surfaced by AI search tools — headlines, formatting, and keyword choices.
Why I recommend it: Worth ten minutes if you post on LinkedIn at all. Being findable by AI search is quickly becoming part of being findable, period.
Application to join UC Berkeley CITRIS's Tech Policy Working Group: research lab-style weekly meetings, lightning talks, skill-building workshops, and an end-of-semester showcase for students working on a technology policy problem. Applications close 11:59 PM Friday, September 18, 2026.
Why I recommend it: No policy coursework required, and the deadline is September 18. Built for Berkeley students, but they invite others to email — worth one message if you want real policy research on your resume.
Mike Monteiro on making written communication sound as natural and convincing as conversation.
Why I recommend it: A short, useful read for anyone polishing cover letters, bios or LinkedIn posts.
Free virtual community gathering from Medium with over 100 sessions of writing and publishing insight from writers, editors, and experts, plus live product demos, writing workshops, and meetups with Medium staff and writers. Speakers include Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine and writers such as Zulie Rane.
Why I recommend it: A good low-risk day to invest in your writing if you are building a personal brand. Pick two or three sessions rather than trying to watch everything, and use the meetups to actually meet editors.
A weekly writing community: one interesting question per week, written alongside other people anonymously, plus a chat, contests and writer interviews.
Why I recommend it: Writing well is a career skill. This is a low-pressure way to practice weekly.
