By Keith Hayden
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
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:
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Timestamps00:00
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:
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.
Support this podcast with the links below!
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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):
(11) Keith Hayden 🎵✍🏾🤖 (@kh_author) / X (twitter.com)
Keith's Website:
- Keith Hayden
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
Socials
Website:
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Twitter:
Keith Hayden 🎵✍🏾🤖 (@kh_author) / Twitter
Facebook:
LinkedIn:
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Instagram:
Keith Hayden (@kh_author1) • Instagram photos and videos
Substack:
https://keithhayden.substack.com/
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
Twitter: Keith Hayden 🎵✍🏾🤖 (@kh_author) / Twitter
LinkedIn: Keith Hayden | LinkedIn
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.
Discover how to refine your personal taste to supercharge your creative muscle today!
Plus up your creative technology with Keith's newsletter The Creative Futurist:
Get it today
To join Keith and other Black sci-fi creators at VirtuousCon 2023 (Feb 25-26):
Get tickets
How can you make TRUE ART? Keith's article - The risk of art has the answer
Read it now
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/
Become a Creative Futurist to join Keith at HAC Studios on Jan 13: https://thecreativefuturist.xyz/
Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast with this special live episode!
The brothers are back to talk insights from Ajani's acting class and Keith's groundbreaking philosophy, Creative Futurism.
Does your creative flame burn bright with nothing to shine on?
Do you have an interest in understanding modern tech to amplify an abundance of business, financial, and personal opportunities?
Then The Creative Futurist Newsletter can help!
Join the waitlist today! https://go.keithhayden.net/the-creative-futurist
SUPPORT THIS PODCAST by purchasing Keith's books
For fans of JRPGs and Chinese drama:
https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/cereus-limnic
For those who want develop unbelievable proficiency in another language:
https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/tower-of-babbling
Keith and Ajani discuss their relationship with cats, dogs and other pets.
Keith gives Ajani a quiz. (Will he pass?)
Then both talk about ways you can get discovered by more people faster as a new creator.
A fun conversation for new and experienced creative business operators, as well as dog and cat lovers (we love you) alike.
As mentioned in the episode, I am producing a book experience around my military science fiction novel Cereus & Limnic.
The book experience is designed to help participants expand their creative potential and participate by having the opportunity to lend their voice to the Cereus & Limnic Audiodrama.
Does this sound appealing to you? If so, hit the link below for more information.
https://keithhayden.net/futureflight-landing
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.