Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders 29: Using AI for Writing & Book Publishing with Chris Lannon
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Jul 15, 2024 Chris Lannon, a software engineer and AI enthusiast, discusses his journey towards creating GhostWritr.AI, an innovative platform revolutionizing book publishing. He shares how AI tools are streamlining the writing process and reshaping the self-publishing landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of crafting effective AI prompts to ensure authenticity in writing. Chris also explores the future of publishing, emphasizing the potential for AI to enhance creativity and efficiency in the industry.
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AI-Assisted Book Creation Success
- Chris Lannon used his AI tool Ghostwriter.ai to write the Chief AI Officer book from existing course material.
- The first draft was completed in a day, then refined and published on Amazon successfully.
AI Disrupts Publishing Industry
- The publishing industry has many middlemen that AI will soon disrupt by automating content creation and editing.
- Self-publishing will become more accessible, reducing costs and speeding up going to market.
Stepwise Prompting Boosts AI Output
- Effective prompting involves setting context and walking AI through a step-by-step critical thinking process.
- Breaking down problems like programming and converting those into sequential prompts improves output quality.