AI for Creatives: The Survival Guide (Part 2)

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Last week I shared my first 5 rules of the road for thriving as a creative in the age of AI. Since I wrote that, it occurred to me why people who are artists and creatives may feel more threatened by AI than others. The act of creation involves: AI tools offer us productivity. With […]

5 Rules of the Road to Thrive as a Creative in the Age of AI

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In my book Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI, I write about how the release of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022 crushed my blogging business and threatened my client work. What started as a HATE-HATE relationship between me and AI has evolved to a LOVE-HATE or HATE-LOVE relationship depending on […]

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: When You’ll Make The Heavy Lift

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As someone who has traditionally published books and self-published books, I can say the journeys are incredibly different. Here is what I’ve noticed: Traditional Publishing Self Publishing Gatekeepers Agent, Editor, Sales Reps None Editorial Process In-house developmental Editor, copy editor, proofreader Hire your own – or don’t Interior Design In-house DIY or hire ($500+) Cover […]