EP 053// Writing my thoughts cover to cover Feat. Mazin Shaikh
Episode description
It's been around 11 months since I had a guest on the podcast, excuse the rusty-ness. This week I chat with Mazin, an author of Motivational Days 101, Reflections and Beyond the Boardroom. We discuss everything from AI in writing, social media, feeling FOMO, life as a writer and obviously digressing into an rant. Regardless, tune in and enjoy!
Checkout his books: https://tally.so/r/mKWQaX
timestamps:
00:00 - intro
01:13 - ChatGPT, Gemini, LLMs, AI and creative writing
03:55 - Journey of writing from 2018-2025 in self help genre
07:16 - Taking courses on creative writing vs writing to express
09:50 - Curating thoughts vs original thoughts
13:00 - Trying to differentiate oneself, being original
14:41 - Designing a book cover
17:21 - Background in writing? How does one become eligible
20:11 - Murakami, daily pages, writing rap
22:00 - Feedback on writing, who take it from?
24:09 - Balancing engagement/likes with being authentic
25:50 - Success as a writer
33:46 - Finances as an author
38:42 - Publishing a book a day
42:11 - Ramzan routine in 2025
45:44 - PRESPECTIVE and rant
More Mazin
www.linkedin.com/in/imazinshaikh/
Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)
Thanks for listening!