Battle AI frustration and get inspired with the brothers!

This week, author Keith reveals his struggles and triumphs using AI writing tools.

From Amazon headaches to surprising creative breakthroughs, this episode zooms in on the wild world of AI-powered publishing.

Plus, a taste of Google Gemini's potential and Ajani's idea for a time-twisting therapy show!

Key Takeaways:

• Traditional publishing hurdles remain: Formatting, pre-orders, and working with Amazon can be tricky.
• ISBN frustrations: The cost and control imposed by services like Bowker can be a barrier for indie authors.
• Google Gemini's creative spark: This AI model offers a distinct personality and promising writing style.
• Different AIs, different strengths: Explore models like Chat GPT and Gemini to find what suits your work.
• Unlock ideas via prompting: Guide your AI writing assistant for the best results.
• AI helps build fictional worlds: Generate fresh concepts and expand your possibilities.
• From microfiction to full series: Experiment with AI to find stories or even develop them into large-scale projects.
• "Therapist Across Time" potential: Unique show concept taps into our fascination with history and advice.
• Struggles aren't always personal: Perspective matters when tackling challenges
• Embrace the messy edit: Rewriting is a key part of creating your best work.
• Time travel is tricky: Media portrayals often face limitations
• Be the boss of your AI tools: Direct the AI's output for your desired creative outcome.

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00:00

Introduction and Initial Discussion

02:47

Keith's Book Writing Journey

07:06

Pre-Orders and Amazon's Reminder System

13:16

Amazon's Charging Practices

17:03

The Challenges of Formatting and ISBNs

26:02

Upcoming Topics and Google Gemini

29:26

Different Personalities of AI Models

30:15

Analytical vs. Creative Writing

31:47

The Advantage of Prompting

32:15

World Building with AI

34:14

The Power of World Building

36:36

Using AI to Generate Story Ideas

38:43

Creating Series from AI-Generated Worlds

42:36

Experimenting with Micro Fiction

44:11

Small Bets in Fiction Writing

45:37

The Power of AI in Fiction Writing

49:07

The Therapist Across Time Show

53:49

Listening and Providing Advice

56:31

Understanding that it's not personal

57:20

Reflecting on past struggles

58:16

The importance of perspective

59:23

The...

The brothers reunite for the first episode of 2024.

The discussion centers around hindsight perspective. Highlights:

• Video game music is cool now
• What Ajani learned from "Dark Deity"
• Breaking news is breaking our spirit
• Is "Coach Prime" annoying?
• Storytelling and the state of traditional television
• Keith's website redesign
• 42:00 - An email list ultimatum
• How to write a book
• 49:00 - The journey of 1000 miles (going West)
• 52:15 - Loss of faith
• 56:00 - The Last Marathon
• 63:00 - The trouble with incomprehensible expertise
• 68:00 - Getting back to the beginner mindset
• 71:15 - Can you go back to childhood?
• 72:30 - How to start over again?
• 74:15 - Renew your faith with this strategy
• 78:00 - Closing

Keith's Full Marathon Sob Story:

"The Last Marathon - Part 1"

"The Last Marathon - Part 2"

Keith's website:

Home - Keith Hayden

It's the 2-year anniversary episode of the podcast!

In this one, Keith describes a revolutionary new writing process.

Ajani drops secrets to making stand out creative work.

The largest tug-of-war in the world? The brothers participated in this bizarre (only in Japan) event.

The outcome of the contest and other stories from Ajani's visit to Japan.

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LINKS

Get a custom novel w/Story Spinner: https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/storyspinner

Learn Japanese with an original story:

Maldives Madness: English to Japanese Lingua Fiction Book (gumroad.com)

Keith's Japanese Horror Story: 暗闇の口 - 第1章 (咲希): ハロウィーンストリー｜キース⋆ヘイデン（Keith H） | クリエイター | 著者 (note.com)

Keith's creative newsletter:

The Creative Futurist

Keith's X (Twitter):

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Keith survives the biggest storm to hit Okinawa in 5 years and lives to tell about it.

Ajani gets into horror media.

Both discuss their latest AI work: Keith writes an AI-assisted book in 1 week; Ajani puts himself in a Stable Diffusion model.

Keith's fantasy sci-fi choose-your-own-adventure book:

https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/islandofsoulsbook

Book trailer for Keith's adventure sports book "Maldives Madness"

https://youtu.be/ExJXZqFcaSU?si=-bFxF78xHvj6SBcF

Find Keith online:

X (Twitter)

Website

The Creative Futurist - Newsletter

Robots! Ajani buys a new automated vacuum that drives his dogs nuts.

Keith describes how he'd put an AI-version of himself to work.

Both discuss artificial intelligence's massive potential to disrupt education and creative (with ways you can prepare for the change.)

LINKS

Keith's creative technology newsletter:

The Creative Futurist

Keith's Sci-fi podcast - Cereus & Limnic

https://cereus-limnic-audiobook.captivate.fm

Great article for intro to AI

https://open.substack.com/pub/oneusefulthing/p/how-to-use-ai-to-do-stuff-an-opinionated

AI + human created song:

https://soundcloud.com/user-120575462-580626184/track-57-i-am-janus

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Substack:

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After months away, the brothers are back!

Ajani shreds paper in an unusual way.

Keith writes a song live - in an afternoon (and sings).

Both discuss different aspects of AI (regulation, impact on reality, and how you can begin taking advantage of it!)

Listen till the end for a surprise!

Get up to speed in less than a week with ChatGPT

Intro to ChatGPT (introtochatgptcourse.com)

Keith's socials

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Creative technology newsletter: The Creative Futurist

The brothers discuss legendary music producer Rick Rubin's bestselling book "The Creative Act" as they talk about their own creative routines.

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How can you make TRUE ART? Keith's article - The risk of art has the answer

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A new year, a new episode the brothers give their updates for 2023. Keith has a viral video, Ajani describes his research.

Cereus & Limnic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86GkHm5UeIs&t=236s

Viral ChatGPT video: https://youtu.be/8Gg2k_nKEFk

Keith's 2023 website: https://keithhayden.net/

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