S2 Ep28: Using AI to Write Your Non-Fiction Book

10/30/23 • 20 min

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AI has been a hot topic in recent months for all of us - whether in the business world or in the writing world. We can’t avoid it, and, in my opinion, neither should we. But the question remains: how can we use it to write our books, and, most importantly, how can we use it responsibly and ethically to feel good about the process?
In this episode, you’ll learn:

About the surge in AI technology and what it means for authors - including the most recent advice/rules to come from Amazon.
How you can use AI to help you write your book - including what kind of prompts will give you the best results.
How to be ethical in your use of AI and what to avoid so you still feel your book is a true representation of, well, you!

And so much more!
AI isn’t going anywhere, so we need to learn to embrace it and use it with confidence. Things are changing all the time, but I’m hoping this episode will give you a sound understanding of the basics, as well as some tips to help you on your writing journey.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Further resources:

You can listen to more about writing your first draft by reading this blog post here.
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Steph’s books:

Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon

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*Disclaimer: If you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

About the surge in AI technology and what it means for authors - including the most recent advice/rules to come from Amazon.
How you can use AI to help you write your book - including what kind of prompts will give you the best results.
How to be ethical in your use of AI and what to avoid so you still feel your book is a true representation of, well, you!

You can listen to more about writing your first draft by reading this blog post here.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

Apple Spotify Amazon

Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon

Previous Episode

S2 Ep27: Your Writing Potential with Anna Zannides

I'm thrilled to welcome Anna Zannides onto the podcast for my very first author interview - and what a conversation we had!
Anna is a published author, a UK-listed Mindfulness Teacher, and an accredited Life Coach with a background in education. She specialises in working with young people and individuals facing the challenges of cancer, loss and bereavement.
Her book ‘How Did I Get Here?’ was published in August 2023 and delves into the story of her courageous journey to reclaim her identity, while also serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those facing their own life challenges or questioning the path they're on.
During our wonderful conversation, we chat about:
- Anna’s somewhat unplanned journey to being an author and her reasons for writing this particular book.
- Why so many of us stop believing in ourselves and in our potential.
- Her writing process - which included getting up at 4am - and how her regular practice of solitude helped her creativity.
- The challenges she faced being bi-lingual and how she feels it’s actually made the book more accessible to others.
This really is a brilliant conversation that will have you thinking about the way you view yourself as an author, how self-belief really can make all the difference and why it’s so important to see ourselves for who we really are.
I’m so happy Anna’s was able to share her experience of writing and publishing - and I know her story will really resonate with you, wherever you are at on your own writing journey.
Further resources:

You can find Anna's book - How Did I Get Here? - here!
Connect with Anna via her website, on Instagram or on LinkedIn
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon

Connect with Steph:

Website: https://stephcaswell.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatinghappywriters
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters
Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
Use #creatinghappywriters
Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website, via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music
*Disclaimer: If you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

Next Episode

S2 Ep29: Email Marketing for Authors - Making It Work For You

Email marketing is one of - if not the - most important parts of your writer brand. To effectively sell books over the long term, you can’t just rely on social media. Building a list of fans and readers away from these popular platforms is necessary if you want long-term success.
But what should your author newsletter cover? What should it be about? How often should you send emails to your list?
You’re about to find out in this episode.
As you listen, you’ll learn:

Why you must build your list of followers away from social media and how you can engage them to join yours.
Ideas for content you could include in your regular email newsletter to bring people on your writing journey.
How to make writing email newsletters manageable for you and your workload!

And so much more!
As writers, we must embrace email marketing to build a community that actively looks forward to our books and keeps them engaged with our work. It can feel overwhelming to know where to start or how to include book-related news into your existing newsletter. By the end of the episode, you’ll have ideas on how to build an email newsletter that works for you and your audience.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Further resources:

You can listen to more about writing your first draft by reading this blog post here.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

Apple Spotify Amazon

Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books: