TLDR;
This video outlines a strategy for writing successful non-fiction books using AI as a productivity tool. It emphasizes the importance of being deeply passionate about the topic, creating a unique framework or system, incorporating personal stories and proof, and strategically using AI to enhance, not replace, original thought and research. The author shares their personal experience and tips for achieving success in the non-fiction book market.
- Passion and Obsession: Being deeply interested in your topic is crucial for creating original and valuable content.
- Unique Framework: Developing a unique system or framework sets your book apart and provides readers with actionable steps.
- Personal Stories and Proof: Including real-life stories and evidence enhances the impact and credibility of your book.
- Strategic AI Usage: AI should be used to enhance productivity and efficiency, not to replace original thinking and research.
Intro [0:00]
The author discusses how they use AI as a productivity tool to write non-fiction books that generate over $1,000 per month. They highlight the success of their book, "The Plot Module," which was published nine months ago and continues to perform well. The author emphasizes that their approach involves using AI to enhance their writing process rather than replace it, and they offer a membership program for authors interested in learning how to use AI effectively.
Tip 1: Be Obsessed With Your Topic [1:55]
The first tip is to be obsessed with your topic. To deepen your understanding and passion, the author recommends starting a YouTube channel or using social media to document your learning, teach ideas, and test them with an audience. This approach not only helps you learn the topic better but also validates your ideas and identifies which ones resonate most with people, increasing the chances of your book's success.
Tip 2: Come Up With Your Special Sauce First [3:38]
The second tip involves creating a unique framework or system, referred to as the "special sauce." This framework should provide a step-by-step guide that helps your ideal customer achieve a specific result. The author uses their book, "The Plot Module," as an example, which offers a complete framework for writing a book from start to finish. This framework started as a simple outline of what should happen in each chapter and was developed after extensive research.
Tip 3: Create Your Story Bank [5:46]
The third tip is to create a story bank, which includes personal stories, experiences from people you know, success stories from clients, or stories from mentors. These real-life stories are essential for conveying your message effectively and differentiating your book from generic, AI-generated content. Including stories adds depth and relatability to your writing, making it more engaging for readers.
Tip 4: Proof [6:26]
The fourth tip emphasizes the importance of providing proof to support your claims. This can include client testimonials, statistics, or personal experiences that validate your framework or system. While it may be challenging for new authors to gather extensive proof initially, including personal stories can serve as a starting point. The author plans to add more testimonials in a second edition of their book to further strengthen its credibility.
Tip 5: Write the Book [7:15]
The final tip is to write the book only after completing all the necessary research, developing your framework, and gathering stories and proof. The author walks through their process of writing "The Plot Module" using Atticus, a book formatting program. They explain how they blend their writing with AI-generated content, using AI for tasks like summarizing information while adding their personal touch and stories to other sections. The author emphasizes the importance of using AI strategically to enhance productivity without sacrificing originality and quality.