Good show Paul.

Great video Paul.

Thank you for having me on your show, Paul. Great host (as always) and excellent conversation!

Wisdom bombs dropped!

Thanks for hosting me!

Good video.

I agree it is beter to write and then edit... than stare at a blank page. Also, plan your trip before starting.

It is always nice learning other writers' POV on writing. Good video.

I enjoyed the interview. I enjoy learning my craft.

Thank you, Paul. I had a lot of fun!

Hi, does anybody know where I can find Victoria's screeplays? Cheers!

How come these things don't have more views and interactions? Really cool.

Nash!!!

Yay!

i've become of fan of Tom through his weekly newsletter... super practical info...

Serious question: Why does it seem like these experts all have very low rated credits on IMDB?

Ironically, this author's verbose explanation regarding how he ended up writing his books, put me completely off of considering buying either of them, not to mention his egomaniacal claim that one needs to take his TWO YEAR course in order to learn how to write a movie. That's ridiculous, but when I think about it, if it takes him so long to explain what a dilemma is, I guess it would take him two years to explain how to write a movie. As for the 'Hero's Dliemma', uh, sorry, that's not that profound. Just a tweak on 'The Hero's Journey. And why, why, why, do these 'experts' never have any IMDB credits?

Great interview! It's important to encourage aging screenwriters, especially unproduced, to keep being inspired and continue writing and improving their craft. What Brad has introduced, The Grey List, is a very promising addition to opportunities for writers to help other writers reach their goals. I'm glad I found this podcast. Paul is a knowledgeable host and a really good writer. I look forward to viewing more interviews.

00:00 📚 AI tools, including ChatGPT, SudoWrite, and NovelAI, are discussed for writers to enhance their writing processes. 03:01 🧑‍💻 Concerns exist about AI potentially replacing human creativity in writing, but the guest expresses skepticism about this happening. 04:09 🎭 Studio D/ID is introduced, a tool allowing users to create animated characters that read text in specified tones, offering a unique marketing approach for authors. 06:30 🤖 ChatGPT is used as a writer's assistant to generate scenes or brainstorm ideas, acknowledging it's not a final solution but a helpful starting point. 08:33 📝 SudoWrite is mentioned for rewriting scenes descriptively, providing unexpected details that may enhance the overall narrative. 10:26 🎬 The video demonstrates using ChatGPT to generate a detailed logline for a story idea, showcasing its potential for brainstorming and refining concepts. 12:30 📚 The guest highlights the tool's utility in breaking down story structures like the Save the Cat beat sheet, providing a structured approach for writers. 14:36 ⚠ It's mentioned that some AI tools have restrictions on inappropriate content, advising users to be mindful of the platform's guidelines. 15:17 💻 ChatGPT is currently free and may move to a paid model in the future as it is in beta. 15:46 📝 SudoWrite allows for easy revision and provides multiple ways to describe scenes, making it helpful for writers who struggle with descriptions. 16:44 🖼 NovelAI costs $25 per month and is primarily used for generating images. It's valuable for creating visuals for book covers and art, but it can be controversial among some readers. 19:18 ⏳ AI tools can be a time-saver for overcoming writer's block or fatigue, providing inspiration and helping generate ideas for scenes. 20:28 🌐 ChatGPT is recommended as a starting point for someone new to AI writing tools. It's free, versatile, and user-friendly. 25:53 🤖 AI tools may have limitations in adapting source material to different formats, but they can serve as a valuable starting point for writers looking to convert content between novel and screenplay formats. 28:35 🔄 AI-generated content may need refinement, such as removing unnecessary colons when converting to screenplay format, highlighting the need for human oversight. 30:41 🐷 AI tools can help generate creative ideas for complex or challenging notes, providing fresh perspectives on narrative elements. 31:22 🚫 AI tools may not always follow user instructions perfectly, as they might misinterpret or deviate from intended prompts, requiring some refinement and correction. 32:45 🤔 Exploring AI tools can be a potential solution for writers facing challenges in specific parts of their stories, such as generating ideas for the midpoint. 33:55 🌐 Discussion on AI tools in writing sparks intrigue among writers, with varying perspectives on its potential benefits, dangers, and ethical considerations.

Excellent!

I predict Oppenheimer wins best Director and Best Actor.

Awesome! You had me at Larry Young. 🤣

I think it's good to acknowledge that for some, success comes after years of dedication and efforts on smaller ventures behind the scenes building a solid foundation and feathing the nest -as it were. (In any given field really) It's obvious that, genuine enthusiam and passion for a creative venture is what has ultimately propelled you through. I think those are the qualities which make the best sorts of podcasts to listen to 😊, no matter what the subject is. While listening to this, i was thinking it must be difficult to deliver creative content spontaneously and authentically (maybe🤔) when you're under pressure to do so. I know my musings are not at the mercy of my control. Just happen as and when my brain starts firing up - in that creative sort of way -then i can end up writing a few verses somestimes within minutes. All interesting stuff. All the best.

Great talk! I’m a writer and am learning to use AI as an assistant while also figuring out how we can deal with potential threats it may pose to our livelihood. So far I’m loving it as a tool!

Have you started writing a novel and thought it would be better as a script?

Quantum Lens by Douglas E. Richards is the book I failed to recall. The author's written a ton of stuff and I read The Enigma Cube and enjoyed it.

I faced a hard stop on my book, since I had no book cover and no artwork, now with a.i. at my side Bearman Vs. the Nazis will soon destroy the world! Beware!! (I can draw and write, but I can't do both, now with ai I can do both faster, I just need to meet it halfway.)

Fantastic discussion of the factors behind the writer's strike. Jaw dropping figures about the income of heads of Studios.

So anything original you input into these AI tools becomes public property and can be leveraged at will elsewhere. That seems like a bit of IP bleed especially if you have not published your work yet. I am very wary of inputting even parts of my writing for grammar checks since this then is sucked up by the AI tool. Thoughts?

Thank you for the interview! Exciting for everyone to know about Skye Hoshi Anime Girl!

loving this convo!

A.I. is awesome for brainstorming and first drafts. NO excuse for writer’s block!

Ok I avoided watching this long enough. I wasn't quite as bad as I thought I was going to be LOL. Thanks so much for having me on Paul!

I have been using ChatGPT for several weeks. I have the new paid version, which has been very assistive in developing writing, researching, and helping me with my weaknesses (usually description). I think I will try someting more in a future project, but I am editing a novel at this time and it has provided me with some great ideas.

Thanks for the info. I would like more information on creating images. Thank you.

I thought it was a cool idea to have the character read the book! Why is the guy on the right being such a Negative Nelson? Dude...different strokes for different folks, don't be so judgey. IDK who you are, but that came off condescending and pretentious. Continued watching and wow....super pretentious throughout the whole video! ....direct quote here, "Which is great, but I guess for me I just like the whole creative process" as if the guy on the left isn't being creative? It's his story, his ideas, his driving of the AI, he's the creative director. I heard the guy on the left mention ADHD (I thought), as a fellow ADHD writer, who has been struggling since the pandemic hit, to get back into the flow after writing 30 successful novels in under 5 years, I've recently started using AI, just to help where I'm struggling. Does it mean I'm not overflowing with creative ideas? Does it mean I'm not actually performing the whole creative process? Absolutely not! I'm just struggling to keep the train on the tracks these days. The pretentiousness is astounding to me. (Which is great, but I guess, for me, I just like the whole non-judgemental approach to being a human.) To the dude on the left, I'm not even done watching this video, but I appreciate your ideas thus far. I'll keep watching the video to hear what you have to say and have already bookmarked a couple of the websites you've referenced. Thanks!

Great video! I already use novelai for writing, ill try the other ones

Thanks, guys! This was fun.

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