Summer Break: The podcast is coming back in September! This episode is brought to you by these brands, allowing me to ditch my starving artist act and finally make a living doing what I love (without selling my soul): → God Tier Ads: the only Google Ads training that's up-to-date and actionable af (created by my friend Ed Leake). Get $50 off with the code "BONJOUR-BONJOUR" → godtierads.com/framework/ *** I chat with Vicky Quinn Fraser about the vital role of human creativity in writing, even in an AI-dominated world. Vicky emphasizes the significance of micro books, going beyond short-lived blog posts and offering an in-depth exploration of ideas. She shares her belief that a good book should challenge readers' thoughts and offer fresh perspectives. She believes writing isn't about perfection, but starting, accepting initial drafts, and improving over time.This is not your typical writing 101 - it's a heart-to-heart about the art and soul that AI just can't touch. Topics Covered: (00:00) - How to Write a Business Book with SOUL (AI Can't Touch This!) (02:26) - Don't write a book if... (06:58) - Step 1: Figure out what YOU want to say (the author's journey) (10:10) - Don't forget to add this element to your business book (12:50) - The one question to ask to figure out your point-of-view. (13:58) - Step 2: Who's going to read that book? (The reader's journey) (18:33) - Step 3: Figure out the reader's journey structure (21:15) - Step 4: 3 surprising ways to beat writer's block (25:03) - Stop trying to write a perfect first draft, stop trying to take it so seriously, and stop thinking that it's all gotta come from you. (31:53) - How long does it take to write a book? If you've got 20 minutes a day, you can write a book (33:28) - Step 4: What to do once your first draft is done (34:47) - Step 5: Editing your book (36:16) - Step 6: The group of people who must read your draft, especially when you can't afford an editor (38:34) - The 10-minute trick to handle "harsh" feedback (39:48) - What's the point of writing a book now that we have AI tools? (43:58) - Vicky's recommendations *** → Join 13,000+ weirdos who learn to stand the f*ck out with my daily (Mon-Fri) emails: everyonehatesmarketers.com→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo Finally... If you're curious about putting your brand in front of my 13,000+ daily newsletter subscribers and/or podcast listeners, email me: [email protected] 🤘