Teachers: Don’t Quit. Pivot.
This is a shout-out to all classroom teachers: In the age of AI, your skills—the ones for which you aren’t compensated nearly enough—have never been more in-demand. So have you considered becoming an AI trainer? Have you thought about teaching people outside of the K-12 classroom how to step confidently into the future? This is […]
Not the Future—The Present: 5 Ways AI Is Helping Students Right Now
When I taught middle school, I spent hours every day trying to differentiate the same lesson for a wide variety of learners. Some students needed extra scaffolding, others needed enrichment, and many fell somewhere in between. This was all before AI. Today, some of the most exciting innovations are happening in edtech, and they’re already […]
TOP 10 THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT AI & THE FUTURE OF WRITING
Over the past 4 months, I ghostwrote two nonfiction books with AI riding shotgun. Some of what I discovered was game-changing, and not gonna lie…some of it was unsettling. Here are the 10 lessons that surprised me most: After 4 months of testing, one thing is clear: AI can speed up parts of the […]
4 in 10 Say Violence Is Justified. What If They Read More?
When I read that 4 in 10 young adults think violence is necessary for change, I stopped cold. It made me wonder what happened to empathy? And what role does reading play in bringing it back? Recently, 33,000 respondents across 28 countries took the survey known as the “Edelman Trust Barometer.” The results not only […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Custom Chatbot: Your Powers Astound Me
My dad turns 84 this week. He’s been in a memoir-writing group for the past decade. Over the years, my father has written a few dozen 5-10 page stories that tell a variety of tales as he remembers (or imagines) them. One memoir is about his work as a civil rights lawyer. Another is about […]
Is AI rewiring your brain? Yes! Here’s help.
I swear that my brain 🧠 has changed since I started using AI. So now I’m wondering, how does short-circuiting the creative process impact our minds? And is there a way to partner with AI and still experience the full and total joy we feel when creating on our own? Let’s dive in. What is […]
Take The 10-Minute AI Challenge!
Want to position yourself to thrive as a creative in 2025? Take the 10-Minute AI Challenge. Commit to spending 10-minutes a day for a week exploring and playing with new AI tools. Almost all of them let you play around for free. I bet your confidence will soar in just seven days. By the way, […]