I made a book trailer!


Hi Reader,

I made a book trailer! Check it out!

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You can make one too for your book or screenplay! As writers, we play with words. It's fun to play with images to tell our story. Now using AI tools, you can make the movie in your head.

Don’t let AI Trigger You

In my decades long career, nothing has triggered creatives more than generative AI. The only time I have I have received a death threat (from someone I know) was in response to a private e-mail over his reaction to a newsletter. He told me to choke on my own spit and die. If that is your attitude, please unsubscribe. If not, read on!

Whether you have fun playing with generative AI tools or you have decided never to use them in your creative process, AI is here to stay. If you own a Mac or windows computer, a cell phone, use social media, or shop on Amazon, you're using AI. I encourage you to play with the tools instead of being afraid of them. You can use them in a myriad of ways that don’t include writing prose.

Some of the ways to use generative AI:

· Brainstorming

· Writing book blurbs and pitches

· Writing marketing copy

· Writing query letters to agents and managers

· Writing pitch letters to podcast producers for guest spots

· Creating character images for inspiration and reference

· Creating ads

· Creating pitch decks

· Book and script analysis for plot holes and tropes

· Producing audiobooks

· Proofreading

· Translating books

If you don't learn what these tools can do, you're going to be left behind in your creative writing career. AI search is on the way to replacing Google. Did you know you can take a picture of books on your bookshelf and ask ChatGPT to recommend a book?

More Info:

· A brief explanation of how writing generative AI works (Large Language Models or LLMs).

· AI Tools are included on my Writing Resources List which you can download here.

Tips:

· Use the paid versions of the AI tools for much better results.

· Using AI is all about iteration. Keep adjusting your prompt and trying different things to get the output you want. It's rarely good on the first try.

If you would like to know how I made the trailer using Midjourney and Runway,

Runway and Hollywood

The Runway and Lionsgate deal

The Runway and AMC Networks deal


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Hi I'm Lindsey Hughes

Hi, I’m Lindsey. I love helping people discover their superpower, create compelling content, and feel excited about pitching and networking. I teach people how to pitch like a boss, network like a VIP, and write like an Oscar winner. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for actionable creativity and career tips.

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