Creatorwood

This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the art of AI filmmaking with Creatorwood's creative director, Mia. She discusses her journey and shares expert advice on using the "Movie Machine" tool, which transforms written stories into films. The core topic is the importance of "prompting"—learning to communicate effectively with AI to achieve a specific creative vision. Mia explains that while the machine automates a lot, directing it through precise language is key, especially for making changes to camera angles or character actions. The discussion covers the entire creative process, from the importance of writing a highly descriptive script to properly setting up "director's notes" with character details and setting angles. Mia also shares insights on common mistakes, the costs of AI production, and the mindset needed to succeed in this new field, offering valuable lessons for aspiring AI filmmakers. Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to AI Filmmaking 01:31 Understanding Prompting in AI Filmmaking 02:21 The Importance of Prompting Language 04:11 Mia's Filmmaking Journey 07:03 Early Mistakes and Learning Curves 09:25 Effective Communication with AI 13:42 The Cost of AI Filmmaking 17:32 Director's Notes and Their Importance 20:46 Angles and Settings in AI Filmmaking 25:02 Mindset and Adaptation in AI Filmmaking 27:42 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers 28:27 Understanding Shot Composition 29:28 Importance of Consistency in Filmmaking 30:09 Creating a Filmmaking Guidebook 31:07 Ensuring Consistency with the Moving Machine 32:08 Detailed Script Writing for AI Filmmaking 36:06 Using AI to Enhance Scripts 46:03 Future Improvements for the Moving Machine 50:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ABOUT MICHAEL: He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business. The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost. Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Do you really have a million-dollar movie idea?

Today, I'll share how AI is removing Hollywood gatekeepers and empowering creators to test, validate, and market films faster and cheaper than ever.

Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator and learn how to build a viewer growth engine today: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ 

Schedule a Free Consultation Call with our VIP Production Team here: https://cal.com/team/creatorwood/consultation 

Join the Creatorwood Bootcamp: https://blog.creatorwood.tv/bootcamp 

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ 

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe 

Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q 

Watch the Viewer Growth Engine Video: https://youtu.be/cWMPHkm8YFw?si=95Hartng88NBoZF1 

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Your Movie Ideas

00:26 The Shift from Gatekeepers to Storytellers

00:56 AI in Filmmaking: A Controversial Yet Powerful Tool

01:39 Creatorwood: Revolutionizing Filmmaking

02:31 The Importance of Passion in Filmmaking

02:59 Challenges in Creating Marketable Films

04:17 My Journey and Insights from the Industry

04:59 Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Successful Film

06:48 Identifying Story Gaps and Viewer Desires

10:40 The Pilot Process: Testing Your Film Concept

14:23 Marketing Your Film: Viewer Growth Engines

15:41 Conclusion: Embracing the Future of AI Filmmaking

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Alexandra shares the inspiration behind her free online book club, a supportive community for writers to hold each other accountable and celebrate the creative process. The club offers a "silent writing" space where members can work on their projects and share their progress.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe 

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood 

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ 

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ 

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Jumping Right In: Plotting vs. Pantsing

00:51 The Three P's of Writing: Picasso Wing, Pandemonium, and Path Finding

03:26 Personal Writing Journey: From Plotter to Hybrid

07:04 Inspiration from Henrietta Lacks

20:44 Balancing Writing with a Day Job

25:50 Exploring the Power of Pen Names

27:16 High School Writing Struggles

28:11 Overcoming Criticism and Embracing Passion

28:51 The Impact of Mr. Beast's Cancellation

30:24 The Silent Writing Club Experience

33:49 The Joy of Writing and Creativity

36:37 AI in the Writing Process

42:17 Balancing AI and Human Creativity

45:55 The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing

49:17 Joining the Finish the Damn Book Club

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

10,000+ people will make a living from AI films by 2030. This is the playbook on how to go from zero to $100k+ AI film business in 10 (not so simple but comprehensive) steps.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Watch a film by Creatorwood - The Trials of Freddy Goodchild: https://youtu.be/T5YGk9Oweck

Take the Movie Machine Masterclass Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ua6wekasnaSuRSOODjLWZanfIixHirS

Story Gap Article: https://shop.creatorwood.tv/blogs/top-articles/%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F-attention-%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F-mind-the-gap

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Path to Six-Figure AI Filmmaking

00:44 Step 1: Finding a Winning Story Idea

06:07 Step 2: Sharing Your Story Idea

09:16 Step 3: Deciding to Move Forward

12:49 Step 4: Planning Your Pilot

18:11 Step 5: Creating the Storyboard

23:08 Step 6: Generating the Film

24:05 Step 7: Editing and Refining

25:31 Step 8: Sharing Your Pilot

26:27 Step 9: Evaluating and Improving

28:22 Step 10: Scaling Up and Monetizing

29:25 Conclusion: The Future of AI Filmmaking

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

A deep dive into how authors can use AI to enhance storytelling, streamline publishing, and expand their books into new formats while keeping humans creatively in control.

RESOURCES FROM PODCAST:

Brave New Bookshelf Podcast: https://bravenewbookshelf.com/

https://futurefictionacademy.com/

Future Fiction Academy Free Course: https://futurefictionacademy.com/free

AI Writing for Authors Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiwritingforauthors/

Join the Creatorwood platform to turn your stories into movies and shows today: https://creatorwood.tv/

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to AI in Publishing

00:23 Human in the Loop: The Role of Authors

03:30 The Evolution of AI Tools in Publishing

04:49 The Impact of Thinking Models

06:26 Building Future Fiction Press

09:42 Personal Journey with AI

20:25 The Power of AI in Storytelling

23:41 Lack of Support for Creative Pursuits

24:17 Being Transparent About AI Usage

28:10 Mindset Shifts for Writing with AI

29:13 Addressing Pain Points with AI

32:55 Troubleshooting and Directing AI

36:50 Speed and Efficiency in AI-Assisted Writing

41:21 Leveraging AI for Broader Creative Opportunities

43:49 Getting Started with AI in Writing

46:33 Conclusion and Resources

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode, I sit down with translator and publisher Maxwell Zachs to unpack how authors can use AI plus human review to translate their books into languages like German, French, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and more—at a fraction of traditional costs. We talk about what AI is great at, where it totally falls down, how his team at Word Count uses “translation review” to fix it, and why this new hybrid model is opening up foreign markets (and real jobs) instead of killing them. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your stories on virtual shelves around the world—but thought translation was too expensive or risky—this conversation will change how you think about going global.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to AI Book Translation

00:30 Meet Maxwell Zachs: Special Guest Introduction

01:59 The Journey of Book Translation

05:14 The Scribe Shadow Platform

09:03 Challenges and Successes in AI Translation

10:28 Collaboration with Scribe Shadow

19:02 The Process of Translation Review

21:30 AI's Impact on Localization Jobs

24:20 Ethical Use of AI in Translation

27:30 Challenges in AI Translation

32:49 Cost and Efficiency of AI Translation

35:56 Future of AI in Translation

38:55 Opportunities for Authors in Foreign Markets

41:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with legendary marketing thinker and author Mark Schaefer to talk about how AI is literally rewiring our customers—and what that means for you as a storyteller, creator, or author. We dive into his books Audacious, Belonging to the Brand, and How AI Changes Your Customers, exploring AI companions, trust transfer, personal branding, and how to build communities that become true advocates for your work. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out, stay human, and actually thrive in an AI-first world, this conversation will light your brain on fire in the best way.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:08 Mark Schafer's Journey and Books

01:47 The Impact of AI on Humanity

04:40 Positive and Negative Aspects of AI

08:32 Being Audacious in Marketing

15:35 AI in Storytelling and Marketing

18:53 AI Companions and Human Relationships

21:58 Trust Transfer and AI Recommendations

22:33 Navigating AI as Authors

22:54 Building a Personal Brand

23:45 Embracing AI and Content Creation

26:23 The Importance of Community

33:56 The Essence of Humanity in Marketing

38:21 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Join us as Troy Lambert dives into his new Kickstarter, blending short fiction, monthly book subscriptions, and even AI-generated movies. We talk storytelling, crowdfunding, and how creators can adapt in a rapidly changing publishing world.

Book Blasts: Short, Thrilling Fiction for People on the Go: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/troylambert/book-blasts-short-thrilling-fiction-for-people-on-the-go

True Pulp: A Noir Anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/troylambert/true-pulp-a-noir-anthology

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:16 Kickstarter and AI Movie Discussion

01:42 Book Blast and Subscription Details

06:10 Troy's Storytelling Journey

07:45 Changes in the Publishing Industry

10:24 Crowdfunding and AI Films

12:48 Challenges and Successes in Publishing

16:14 Choosing the Right Partners

18:38 Challenges in Book Production

19:26 Maintaining Passion for Writing

22:28 Exploring Different Genres

24:18 Impact of AI on Storytelling

27:00 Evolution of Marketing Strategies

30:09 Future of AI in Film

34:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode of the Creatorwood Podcast, Maggie Beeler returns to share how her trope-inspired cocktail book, Trope Tales, evolved into a full-blown drink mix brand. We dive into how she found manufacturers, validated her idea, launched a successful Kickstarter, and became (very likely) the first indie author to launch a CPG brand from her IP. If you’ve ever wondered how to take your stories beyond the book into physical products readers can buy again and again, this conversation will light a fire under you.

Tropetails: Genre-Inspired Instant Drink Mixes for Bookworms:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/311439282/tropetails-instant-cheers-drink-mixes?ref=creator_tab

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:37 The Origin of Trope Tales

00:47 Beyond the Book Podcast Evolution

03:10 Maggie's Unique CPG Brand

03:45 Kickstarter Success and Challenges

04:10 Developing the Product

08:38 Finding the Right Manufacturer

13:48 Choosing Flavors and Launch Strategy

15:44 Understanding Product Rights and Ownership

16:31 Evaluating Business Risks and Value

18:47 Navigating Manufacturing and Sampling

20:56 Marketing Strategies and Retail Opportunities

23:56 Future Plans and Expanding Product Lines

26:31 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

29:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this intro episode, Michael shares the vision for the podcast, his background, and the true power of going beyond the book to turn your stories into an empire 👑.

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0:03:17  From Sci-fi Books to Beyond the Book: Michael's Story

0:08:22 The Four Topics We Will Cover in Beyond the Book

0:11:36 The "Mini-Disney" I'm Creating for Authors

Thank you so much for listening! You can always reach out to [email protected] if you have any guest/episode recommendations or questions about going Beyond the Book!

I’d also super appreciate it if you rated Beyond the Book wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us grow and get bigger & better guests to share their insights with you in going Beyond the Book 💙.

I’m on a mission to bring Power to Storytellers. Here’s my story 👇

ABOUT THE HOST: MICHAEL EVANS

I’m the creator of Reader Meter (the reader intelligence platform for authors), Beyond the Book (the place that helps you turn your story into an empire), and Author Sidekick (the newsletter that helps authors grow their readership and revenue).

In high school, I wrote and self-published 12 sci-fi novels (aka I didn’t have many friends).

I then attended college at Harvard, where I road-tripped the country filming YouTube videos during COVID (school was online🫣), live-streamed myself playing scavenger hunt with my roommate for ~1,000 hours, and eventually co-founded a software company that was named Publishing’s Start-up of the Year in 2023 by Jane Friedman.

After graduation, I worked on the data & analytics team at MrBeast and am now back in publishing, dedicating my life to bringing power to authors. I’m really grateful to be living my dream, and am hopeful I can help you get one (or a few!) steps closer to doing the same for yourself 😊.

ABOUT BEYOND THE BOOK:

Beyond the Book exists to help authors expand their revenue and readership beyond books. We are rewriting the rules of publishing by helping authors build “mini-Disneys” from their stories through physical products, community experiences, games, other media formats, and more.