Stop Being Scared: A Guide to Generative AI for Book Images That Won’t Suck Your Soul

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Stop fearing AI! This practical guide for authors shows how to ethically use generative AI for book images, character art, and even cover design. Learn the best AI tools for writers, master prompt engineering with step-by-step examples for fantasy characters, and discover the secrets to creating visually consistent artwork for your novel.

I Fed My Soul to an AI: The Brutal, Unedited Autopsy of My Memoir

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Is AI manuscript feedback just generic fluff? I'm Joseph R. Long, author and founder of The Amos Report. I ran my own raw memoir through our multi-agent AI. Here are three full, unedited reports. See for yourself.

Your Secret Weapon Isn’t a Pen, It’s an AI Co-Pilot: A Definitive Guide for Indie Authors to Dominate Marketing in 2025

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Stop fearing the AI revolution and start leading it. For independent authors, AI isn't a threat—it's your most powerful co-pilot. Discover how to leverage affordable AI tools for marketing, brainstorming, and creating stunning book visuals that captivate readers. This guide will show you how to quit losing to writers who use AI and become one of them. A definitive guide for indie authors on using AI for book marketing in 2025. Learn how to leverage AI writing tools and generative art to beat writer's block, create stunning visuals, and sell more books—all on a shoestring budget. Your AI co-pilot is ready.

The jagged truth in the age of the perfect mirror

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Introduction { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Philosophical and Scientific Underpinnings", "citation": [ { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Bessel van der Kolk" }, "url": "https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score", "abstract": "Foundational text for the concept that psychological trauma is held physically … Continue reading The jagged truth in the age of the perfect mirror

Long Live the King: Video is Back!

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Video is Still King (And It's Back on the Blog!) Hey everyone, I've got something a little different (but also comfortably familiar) for you today. I realized recently that I'd been limiting how I connect and express myself online. There was a time when I regularly shared my YouTube videos right here on the blog, … Continue reading Long Live the King: Video is Back!

Experience with an AI editor

January 8, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger AI, Artificial Intelegence, Artificial Intelligence, Fun, Musings, My books, Resource, Support Indie Authors, update AI, Artificial Intelligence, musings, Resources, Riley Amos Westbrook, SupportIndieAuthors

I had to give it a try. I went onto Google AI and see how much it helped to edit a book. It was an interesting experience. I learned a lot about myself and patience, and I learned the limitations of the platform. Would I use it again? Of course! I've said it before, I'll … Continue reading Experience with an AI editor

Excited to Revise My Trilogy with an Editor

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Started working on my trilogy, again. I know I've already published it, but I can't help but feel it still needs a lot of polish. I happened to find an editor that can't wait to help me work on it and clean it up. Can't wait to see what suggestions they have to clean up … Continue reading Excited to Revise My Trilogy with an Editor

Well, well, well…

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Been a minute or two since I posted here. I want to start getting back to this, I enjoyed writing about my day. If nothing else, I want to start posting my videos about my diet. I'm also going to be posting about creating an audiobook, because I want to finally get Urban Punk created. … Continue reading Well, well, well…

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