Author Keith Hayden and software engineer Ajani Abdul-Khaliq are brothers on a mission to globally inspire changemakers, creators, makers, artists, and designers by sharing their frequent catch up conversations.
As active business-minded creatives and experienced educators, listeners looking for ways to grow their artistic enterprise will benefit from their anecdotes and digressions, while having the occasional laugh in the process!
Drawing on their collective professional and personal experience, creative work, favorite past times, and seemingly random life events, these two brothers will leave fellow creators smiling and motivated to do what they do best, while learning ways to continue expanding their craft and influence.
For the brothers, a common thread weaves itself between life and creativity. All it takes is a little imagination and practical knowledge to transform a small idea into something truly unique and world changing.
Join the conversation and cultivate your inner creative today!
Google Gemini Unleashed: Your New Writing Muse? - Ep. 23
Battle AI frustration and get inspired with the brothers!
This week, author Keith reveals his struggles and triumphs using AI writing tools.
From Amazon headaches to surprising creative breakthroughs, this episode zooms in on the wild world of AI-powered publishing.
Plus, a taste of Google Gemini's potential and Ajani's idea for a time-twisting therapy show!
Key Takeaways:
Traditional publishing hurdles remain: Formatting, pre-orders, and working with Amazon can be tricky.
ISBN frustrations: The cost and control imposed by services like Bowker can be a barrier for indie authors.
Google Gemini's creative spark: This AI model offers a distinct personality and promising writing style.
Different AIs, different strengths: Explore models like Chat GPT and Gemini to find what suits your work.
Unlock ideas via prompting: Guide your AI writing assistant for the best results.
AI helps build fictional worlds: Generate fresh concepts and expand your possibilities.
From microfiction to full series: Experiment with AI to find stories or even develop them into large-scale projects.
"Therapist Across Time" potential: Unique show concept taps into our fascination with history and advice.
Struggles aren't always personal: Perspective matters when tackling challenges
Embrace the messy edit: Rewriting is a key part of creating your best work.
Time travel is tricky: Media portrayals often face limitations
Be the boss of your AI tools: Direct the AI's output for your desired creative outcome.
Don't miss Keith at VirtuousCon2024!
The premiere Black indie sci/fi fantasy annual online gathering from 23 - 25 Feb 24 (0700 - 1700 EST)
Explode your writing skill and scale your business - Hire Keith as an AI writing consultant!
Send an email to keith@hacstudios.xyz or send a DM (https://twitter.com/kh_author)
Get Keith's military autobiography here (https://haydenbravebook.carrd.co/).
Unlock novel writing with AI here (https://novelcommander.carrd.co/).
Read Keith's microfiction here (https://keithhayden.net/2024/02/12/the-lie-microfiction/).
Explore Keith's website here (https://keithhayden.net/).
Timestamps
00:00
Introduction and Initial Discussion
02:47
Keith's Book Writing Journey
07:06
Pre-Orders and Amazon's Reminder System
13:16
Amazon's Charging Practices
17:03
The Challenges of Formatting and ISBNs
26:02
Upcoming Topics and Google Gemini
29:26
Different Personalities of AI Models
30:15
Analytical vs. Creative Writing
31:47
The Advantage of Prompting
32:15
World Building with AI
34:14
The Power of World Building
36:36
Using AI to Generate Story Ideas
38:43
Creating Series from AI-Generated Worlds
42:36
Experimenting with Micro Fiction
44:11
Small Bets in Fiction Writing
45:37
The Power of AI in Fiction Writing
49:07
The Therapist Across Time Show
53:49
Listening and Providing Advice
56:31
Understanding that it's not personal
57:20
Reflecting on past struggles
58:16
The importance of perspective
59:23
The...
29 Jan 2024
Can you catch childhood? | Two Brothers Talkin' Ep. 22
The brothers reunite for the first episode of 2024.
The discussion centers around hindsight perspective. Highlights:
Video game music is cool now
What Ajani learned from "Dark Deity"
Breaking news is breaking our spirit
Is "Coach Prime" annoying?
Storytelling and the state of traditional television
Keith's website redesign
42:00 - An email list ultimatum
How to write a book
49:00 - The journey of 1000 miles (going West)
52:15 - Loss of faith
56:00 - The Last Marathon
63:00 - The trouble with incomprehensible expertise
68:00 - Getting back to the beginner mindset
71:15 - Can you go back to childhood?
72:30 - How to start over again?
74:15 - Renew your faith with this strategy
78:00 - Closing
Keith's Full Marathon Sob Story:
"The Last Marathon - Part 1 (https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dbb1a8b2-c9e9-4bb0-ad10-dbecbaf54e24/The-Last-Marathon-Part-1.mp3)"
"The Last Marathon - Part 2 (https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8e68b9e7-9986-471a-9cee-27ded9b73d4b/The-Last-Marathon-Part-2.mp3)"
Keith's website:
Home - Keith Hayden (https://keithhayden.net/)
19 Oct 2023
Become a Meta-Writer: Create Great Stories with AI | Two New Writing Jobs? | The Largest Tug-of-War in the World
It's the 2-year anniversary episode of the podcast!
In this one, Keith describes a revolutionary new writing process.
Ajani drops secrets to making stand out creative work.
The largest tug-of-war in the world? The brothers participated in this bizarre (only in Japan) event.
The outcome of the contest and other stories from Ajani's visit to Japan.
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LINKS
Get a custom novel w/Story Spinner: https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/storyspinner (https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/storyspinner)
Learn Japanese with an original story:
Maldives Madness: English to Japanese Lingua Fiction Book (gumroad.com) (https://khayden22.gumroad.com/l/maldivesmadness?_gl=1*t586na*_ga*ODY0OTYyMTA3LjE2NDgzNTk2ODc.*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTY5Nzc4NDU3MS4xMzAuMS4xNjk3Nzg2MTE1LjAuMC4w)
Keith's Japanese Horror Story: 暗闇の口 - 第1章 (咲希): ハロウィーンストリー｜キース⋆ヘイデン（Keith H） | クリエイター | 著者 (note.com) (https://note.com/kh_author/n/n67bb9bcdaa8b)
Keith's creative newsletter:
The Creative Futurist (https://thecreativefuturist.xyz/)
Keith's X (Twitter):
(11) Keith Hayden 🎵✍🏾🤖 (@kh_author) / X (twitter.com) (mailto:https://(11)KeithHayden🎵✍🏾🤖(@kh_author)/X(twitter.com))
Keith's Website:
- Keith Hayden (https://keithhayden.net/)
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