I Just Used AI to Write 2 Books–But Not In the Way I Expected
As a three-time published author and ghostwriter for clients, I thought I was really onto something. I even changed my LinkedIn headline to reflect this breakthrough: “Award-Winning Author + AI = 60-Day Book.” Then I sold my services to two clients. One wanted to tell the story of a historic advocacy campaign her organization ran. […]
Why This Videographer Isn’t Afraid of AI
Trevor Smith got his start in videography by shooting wedding videos in high school. Today, he’s the Texas Team Manager at Deliberate Media, Inc. where he helps brands grow through stunning video and high-performance ads. On his own time, Trevor creates short films—two of which have been shown at South by Southwest. I spoke to […]
What kind of AI writer are you? My 10-Level Scale
Not all AI writing is created equal. “So you just press the button? You must be done in a day!” my friend said the other day. No, not really. In fact, not even close. “I just spent a 150 hours on a recent project,” I said. She looked puzzled. “But I thought you’re using AI?” […]
Writing a Book with AI? Avoid These 5 Mistakes!
Are you tempted to generate a book quickly with AI? It’s not a bad idea, but if you don’t go about your AI book writing the right way, you’re likely to end up with a generic manuscript that will hurt rather than enhance your reputation. There are so many great reasons to write a book […]
Creative Grads, Turn This Chaos Into Art!
Let’s not sugarcoat it: College graduates in creative fields are stepping into a job market with AI replacing entry-level roles, internships drying up, and industries still recovering from global chaos. It’s disorienting. It’s frustrating. It’s not what they signed up for. The underemployment rate for recent college grads is 42.2%, meaning many are stuck in […]
What happens when artists become machines?
Look, this might sound nuts but I think it’s true: I’m already part robot. I’m pretty sure the same can be said for you. Enhancing our human powers I first read about the far-out concept of man merging with machine back in 2005 when I was writing a dystopian novel about an elite, privileged class […]
Steal My Work? I’m Fighting Back
My first book took eight years from seed to published story. For the second, I was so proud when I halved my time: four years. Now with the right combination of editorial expertise, AI tools, and your own original material, it’s possible to create truly outstanding work in a fraction of the time. But this […]
Cling Tight To Your Superpower In The Age Of AI
It’s 1990, and I’m a recent college grad, living in New York City. I’m working as the assistant to the managing editor at Warner Books. It’s my job to make photocopies of book covers for all the editors and to check the proofs for smudges before they go to print. One day, Jane, the managing […]
Take AI Prompting from Good to Great: My 4 Rs Framework
Wondering how to get the best results from generative AI tools? Try my 4 Rs Framework. Follow my SUPER EASY 4 Rs framework: 1. Roles2. Reason3. Rules4. Result Simple AI Prompt Using My 4-R Framework Here is a sample prompt using the 4-R Framework: You are an expert AI copywriter. I am the owner of […]
How to embrace AI when you really don’t want to
If you’re a writer, musician, painter or other creative, you may be asking yourself, “How can I embrace AI?” You are likely having a harder time doing so than others around you. In a recent article, I uncovered the biological reason for your AI resistance. This time, I look at the psychology. I talk about […]