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Writers, Here's How to Keep Yourself And A.I. From Looking Stupid. Some of you saw the I ❤️ A.I. love letter I posted the other day (See link in the comments.) Why do I love it? -It saves me time so I can be more creative -It organizes me -It checks for accuracy -It keeps me on track ⭐ BUT you gotta be smart to get smart results. ⭐ (In other words, treat it like your 14-year-old nephew you just hired as an intern because you love your brother.) Tip #1: Be Specific The more detail you include in your request, the better. EXAMPLE 🚫 Too General: "Please generate an outline from this transcript." 👍 Much Better: "Please generate a 9-point outline for a fitness book geared toward busy executives that highlights values of ambition and efficiency. AND organize outline into the following order of progression: physical health, mental health, emotional health." Tip #2: Be Skeptical Strangely, A.I. misses things. For example, if I ask Chapt GPT to check for redundancies in my 250-page manuscript, guess what I do when it's done? I ask it again! And almost always, it catches a few more mistakes. Weird, huh? GOT SOMETHING HELPFUL TO SHARE ABOUT WORKING WITH A.I.? === -I'm the Ghostwriter's Ghostwriter -I care about high standards and strong community -Check out my FEATURED section to 1) Visit my website 2) See my latest book, featured in the NYT and on “The View” 3) Read my articles

3 Things to Do Before You Onboard Your Clients Getting clients is a struggle, but getting the right ones is much more difficult. Before you sign up with a client, consider: Is this client project aligning with my work? -Am I overestimating or underestimating the time taken to complete the work? -Will this project disturb my mental peace? -I took a writing project that involved a lot of math and statistics. I am more of a humanities guy. But I thought, "How hard can it be? YouTube can help, right?" Boy, I was wrong. It took me an extra six months to complete that project. It was a nightmare. I had to learn a lot. This was a big lesson. The learning curve was just not worth it. I could have written three more works in my own domain. This single project taught me to ask: -Does the work align with my domain? -Am I overestimating the work needed? -Is my mental peace at risk? Whenever you work with clients, ask these questions, then proceed. Thank me later. But if you want a guy to write a book, your Twitter or LinkedIn posts to build your brand, DM me. #clients #writing #ghostwriting

As a novice writer with only two books in print, even I get asked questions about writing. There are basically two conditions that need to be addressed: If you want to be a writer, START! If you are a writer, CONTINUE! There are no ironclad rules for writing: YOUR story is YOUR story and has value to your family, friends, neighbors, and workmates. Even if you scribble down a humorous tale from your youth, an informative event in your work career, or a bit of insight into a personal tragedy, you are required to write it down. These snippets of your life are vastly important to future generations. Compile your work in some form, preferably electronically, however, a collection of handwritten notes in a shoebox works too. When you start writing, your mental health will improve, writing is a sort of self-help therapy. I have written about disastrous events that I was a player in while engaged in the fire service and construction industry. These will never be seen by anyone until after I leave, they are personal. They were in fact, therapy. Where should you start? Think of a fun story, a sad story, a work related event, a family issue, and write that down! Hide it if you feel like it, but retain it for someone in the future to find and enjoy or learn from. There are two parts to writing: Readers who support writers, and writers that engage readers, and you can be both! Russell H Ford

Journaling is not only for aspirational writers! Putting pen to paper actually has numerous science-backed benefits for your mental and physical health. 📝🧠 Regular journaling has been linked to: - Reduced stress & anxiety - Increased immunity - Improved emotional processing - Boosts in memory & comprehension - Identifying patterns & gaining self-awareness - Sparking creativity & problem-solving How does journaling impart these benefits? Writing helps: - Process emotions to reduce rumination - Transfer worries from the mind onto paper - Connect with values, meaning, and gratitude - Become aware of unhelpful thinking patterns - Clarify goals and solutions to problems Journaling is simple, free, and you don't have to share it with anyone. Try these tips: - Write first thing in the morning or before bed - Set a duration goal, like 10 mins a day - Date entries to observe patterns over time - Let your mind wander - don't censor yourself The takeaway? Journaling offers a therapeutic space for self-expression and reflection with proven psychological and physical perks. And you don't have to be an aspiring author - just write for you! Have something else to add? Leave your thoughts in the comments!💬 If you found this post helpful, share it with a friend! Sharing is caring!:) #StepOutAndThrive #MentalHealth #Counseling

Fail Better: a Workshop for Writers 'Try again. Fail again. Fail better.' - Samuel Beckett This workshop is intended as a safe space in which writers can explore ‘failure’ and ‘success’, opening up new possibilities for ‘failing better’. This might entail finding new ways of coping with failure, or seeing failure as necessary—or even desirable. We can also talk about procrastination, rejection, writer’s block, the ‘inner critic’, burnout, impostor syndrome, or whatever you struggle with as a writer. The workshop will involve discussion, writing prompts, a dose of theory, and a chance for everyone to listen, speak, and be heard. It is not intended as ‘coaching’, a TED talk, or any kind of psychotherapy. Which isn’t to say that such things won’t be up for discussion! It’s for writers of all stripes, and all levels of experience. I’m planning this as a three-part workshop, but also allowing for the fact that some people may only be able to make one or two of the sessions. The first 2-hour session will be 10am-12pm AEDT on Saturday 18 November 2023, via Zoom. Subsequent sessions will run in the same timeslot on Saturday 25 November and Saturday 2 December. The workshop will be offered on a pay what you can/pay what you feel basis, and is open to writers who may be struggling financially. If you’d like to register your interest, or have any questions, feel free to message me, or email: stu.j.hatton@gmail.com (Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash: https://lnkd.in/eXHDfkRB) #writing #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingadvice #writingworkshop #writingskills #writinghelp #writingcourse #writersoflinkedin #writerslife #writerscommunity #writersblock #failure

There is a stigma about men who journal. And it’s glaringly obvious if you look for pictures related to journaling. Who is doing the journaling? Not one picture featured a man journaling. And this toxic perception prevents millions of men from journaling or writing about their experiences. I, for one, am proud to say that I journal. Although I’m not good about writing daily, I do make it a point to jot down my thoughts at least once a week. Journaling is good for mental health. It helps unravel complex feelings, explore the root causes of frustration, and navigate deep thoughts. So, as a writer, a human, and a man—get to journaling! #writer #writing #journaling #journalingisformen #mentalhealth

BE A READER According to Jim Rohn, "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary." Reading is a key to unlocking your potential and expanding your horizons. With each book, we enter a new world and a new way of thinking. Through reading, we can learn from others and gain insights that we would not have otherwise. When we read, we are transported to another time and place. We can experience the lives of people from different cultures and learn from their perspectives. Reading can also provide us with new skills and knowledge, helping us to become more well-rounded individuals. This is why it is important to make time for reading, even if it is only for a few minutes each day. Jim Rohn, a renowned self-development author, once said, "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary." He understood the power of reading to transform our lives and help us to reach our full potential. Today, I shall explore the benefits of reading. To begin with, reading can help us to relax and de-stress, which is essential for our overall health. Reading can improve our memory and focus. In addition, reading can improve our vocabulary and communication skills. When we read, we learn new words and ways to express ourselves. As we read more, we become better able to express ourselves both in writing and conversation. Reading can expand our knowledge and understanding of the world. We can learn about different cultures, times, and places through reading. We can also learn about the experiences of others, which can help us to empathize and understand the world better. Reading is also a gateway to creativity. When we read, our imagination is sparked and we are inspired to create our own stories and ideas. More so, reading can increase our problem-solving skills. When we read, we often encounter characters who face challenges and must come up with solutions. This can help us to develop our problem-solving abilities. Reading truly has endless benefits! Tomorrow, I will explain how to make reading part of one's life and conclude this part. Remember to stay blessed❤️. —January 06, 2024 #MulikatTitilayoAzeez #dailywriteup

When life imitates art (which is life anyway)… #2   A funny thing about writing my latest novel was the fact that I needed to write a ‘self-help’ book first. Hear me out...   The main character of the novel, Della, was going through her own personal-growth adventure, as per the ‘self-help’ book/guide she was reading. So I needed to write said guide, including the framework, some articles, and a few chapters, first.   Doing this under the guise of fiction was so much fun. And all in the voice of a sassy woman in her late fifties who had no more... worries to give.   However, going through the process of writing it, of capturing the essence of what I believe personal growth/waking up/life illumination is all about, it solidified something in me. As is the power of the written word, fiction or otherwise.   As Della was coached through her insights by the sassy ‘guru’ who wrote the personal-growth book… I actually benefited from observing / facilitating / making up(!) the coaching conversations on the characters behalf. I found myself unintentionally answering the questions internally. That really surprised me.   The insights and realisations I had about my own life and experience were many and varied while writing this novel. As is the power of asking good questions and getting curious (and then writing it all down).   The whole experience was like journalling on steroids while drinking athletic greens and cold plunging.   So… I encourage you to get curious   Write your thoughts down   And always, live your truth

Writing is good for your health. Why? Because it geht’s you focused. On your thought. On the logic. On the emotions to be conveyed. Writing takes you to a place others won’t go. Because it’s silent there, sometimes even scary. But just like a walk in the forest it calms your mind. And at the end you have created: an idea, a pitch, a joke, an investor report, a storyline, or even a novel. While the average gets all stressed out chasing the next big AI prompt, you go the opposite way of deep focus, thought, insight and prose to moves minds - and sometimes even paychecks. It doesn’t always pay to write. But it surely is good for your health and your sanity. So before you feed the machine with the next big prompt - try writing. What great things may happen?

I have published 1,168 articles on Medium in 9 months. I am surprised too! It isn't some alchemy, but the result of all those hours I had invested in reading 'The New Yorker' (other materials too), and writing my thoughts. Every upskilling efforts pay back in mysterious ways. Writing is one good skill to have, I believe. You will not regret honing this evergreen skill! #writing #upskilling