Help me write my book
A sneak preview for podcast listeners...
Kia ora, it’s Hayden here.
I need your help.
You see, I’m writing my first book (start as you mean to go on), and I need some audience input.
I don’t want to give away too much just yet. But let’s just say that it’s sitting somewhere between a practical guide and a creative philosophy for writers.
Oh, and of course, it deals with AI.
You might have gathered from the podcast that I’m really not one to land on either side of the fence with AI. I definitely think it’s a little scary. I definitely think it’s made by conscienceless assholes with chips on their shoulders and a deep loathing of anyone who has a remotely healthy relationship with their own soul.
But I also think it’s useful, I think it’s already here, and I think it’s important to understand—especially if you’re a writer.
Rest assured: this is not going to be an AI writing manual. I’m not interested in that. In fact, my somewhat ambitious plan is to write something we writers can use to strategically beat AI into submission.
I’ve learnt some pretty interesting things so far, like why ChatGPT can’t hit word counts and why it hallucinates.
But I’ve had enough of talking to Charlie, Gemima and Claude. I want to talk to some real people.
Here’s what I'd love to get from you:
Things you still find challenging about writing
Tricks and techniques you use in your writing process
Things you wish [copy]writing books covered, but don’t
Things you wish someone told you sooner about writing
Things you think AI is actually pretty good at
Things you’re worried AI will soon be better than you at
Questions you have about how AI actually works
Heck, I’d even love to just have a yarn about the book.
Everything is completely confidential if you email me. Otherwise, just comment on this post if you don’t mind it being public.
Right, I’d better get back to it.
Enjoy - and we’ll be back with a podcast very soon, once Martin is back from yet another holiday…
H