In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite engage in a dynamic conversation with Dale L. Roberts from Self-Publishing with Dale, exploring the integration of AI into writing craft, market research, and author workflows. Dale shares his journey from skepticism to embracing AI as a valuable tool that enhances creativity and streamlines processes. Listeners will gain insights into how AI can be leveraged for ideation, rephrasing, and efficient content generation...
Sep 12, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite sit down with Hannah Jacobson, the founder of Book Award Pro, to explore how AI is transforming the pursuit of book awards and accolades for authors. Hannah shares insights into the innovative ways Book Award Pro uses AI to match books with suitable awards, simplifying a complex process and saving authors valuable time. The conversation delves into the importance of originality in submissions, the evolving landscape ...
Sep 05, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite explore the transformative role of AI in authorship, focusing on how to find joy in writing by embracing technology as a creative tool. With Steph's insights from Future Fiction Academy and Danica's expertise from PublishDrive, they advocate for respect within the writing community and encourage authors to celebrate their unique creative processes. Discover how AI can enhance your writing journey and join the convers...
Aug 29, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this enlightening episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite delve into the topic of AI in authorship, addressing common misconceptions and exploring its transformative potential in the publishing industry. As passionate advocates for ethical AI use, Steph from Future Fiction Academy and Danica from PublishDrive share their personal experiences with integrating AI into their writing processes. They emphasize the importance of respecting individual choices while de...
Aug 22, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, co-hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite sit down with Macarena Luz Bianchi, the creative force behind the "Magical Mindset" podcast, to explore the transformative role of AI in authorship and filmmaking. Macarena shares her unique insights on how AI can enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and empower authors to focus on their strengths. From generating social media content to brainstorming illustration ideas for children's books, discover how AI c...
Jul 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite are joined by AI productivity expert Chelle Honiker to explore the transformative power of AI and automation in the publishing industry. Chelle, the co-founder and publisher of Indie Author Magazine, shares her invaluable insights on how authors can leverage AI tools to streamline their workflows, enhance content creation, and improve reader engagement. From automating mundane tasks to creating innovative platforms l...
Jun 27, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, co-hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite are joined by Robert Csizmar, also known as Joker, the CTO and co-founder of PublishDrive. Together, they explore the transformative role of AI in the publishing industry, focusing on PublishDrive's innovative AI metadata tool. Joker shares insights into how this tool helps authors create high-quality metadata to boost their book's discoverability and sales, while also addressing concerns about content security an...
Jun 20, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite chat with Cameron Sutter. Cameron is the creator of Plottr and writes the blog Real Human Writers. They talk about how AI is changing the publishing world. They discuss how writers can use AI, the ethics involved, and how to balance it all. Cameron shares his story with Plottr, a tool for visual storytelling, and talks about how AI can help writers. This episode is great for authors who want to learn about using tech...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of the Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite discuss the role of AI in the publishing industry with guest Ruth Anne Nelson from Realm Chef. Realm Chef aids authors in book organization and marketing through Story Bibles, timelines, character profiles, and more. Nelson discusses her journey and the advantages of AI in enhancing author workflows and creativity. The interview emphasizes storytelling's significance and AI's potential in supporting writers. Visi...
Jun 06, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we are joined by the talented book cover designer Stuart Bache to explore the transformative impact of AI on the publishing industry. Stuart shares his insights on how AI tools like Photoshop's Generative Fill and ChatGPT are revolutionizing workflows, enhancing creativity, and addressing ethical considerations. From his extensive experience in both traditional and indie publishing, Stuart provides a balanced view on the integration of AI, offering valuable takeaways for authors...
May 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of the Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite chat with guest Sana Choudary about using AI for effective book marketing through video content generation, emphasizing the importance of captivating hooks and creative storytelling. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links a...
May 23, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of the Brave New Bookshelf, we explore the intersection of AI technology and creative authorship, featuring a discussion with author Rachelle Ayala, author of over 100 romance novels and her newest non-fiction book, AI Fiction Mastery. We cover the topics of the benefits and challenges of utilizing AI in writing, highlighting the need for personalized input to foster unique outcomes, and emphasizing community support and adaptability as essential elements for authors venturing in...
May 16, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode of the Brave New Bookshelf delves into the integration of AI in publishing, exploring its transformative role in improving efficiency, editing, and marketing. Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite, along with their guest, Melle Amade Melkumian, discuss how authors can leverage AI tools to understand their business, connect with readers, and adapt to market dynamics while maintaining their unique voice and brand identity in the evolving landscape of the publishing industry.
May 09, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of the Brave New BookShelf, Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite, discuss their approach to AI in publishing, their workflows with AI tools, and their favorite AI tools. They emphasize the importance of education and respect in conversations about AI. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.
May 02, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite delve into the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the publishing industry. Covering the basics of AI, debunking myths, and emphasizing its assistive potentials, they explore how AI impacts authorial processes from writing to marketing. The discussion includes how AI aids in overcoming disabilities, enhancing productivity, and the future of AI in creating audiobooks. They also address concerns about AI replacing ...
Apr 25, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Brave New Bookshelf, where hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite discuss our backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives on using AI in the publishing industry. We emphasize the ethical use of AI and the importance of leveraging AI to enhance, not replace, an author's creative process. We’re so excited about sharing our knowledge and learning from others in the AI community. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in th...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
