Transform Your Ideas into a Polished Book Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible!

Writing a book can seem like an impossible task, especially if you’re someone like me—a person who has a healthy dose of ADHD.

I’ve written and drawn cartoons  for The New Yorker, directed films, and as a comedian I’ve even had the honor of standing next to Conan O’Brien. But when it came to writing a book, the challenge still loomed large. However, surprisingly: I wrote a book in just 72 hours, and I did it with the help of AI. Not in one heroic burst of inspiration, but in fits and starts. Here’s how I pulled it off, and how you can too.

Step 1 - Getting Started: The Writing Coach

Despite all the creative projects I’ve tackled over the years, from stand-up comedy to directing films, the hardest part of writing a book was getting started.

Enter the Magic Bookifier’s Writing Coach—a tool that, quite frankly, saved my bacon. The Writing Coach asks a series of questions about your book idea, helping you wrangle those wild thoughts into something resembling coherence. For me, answering these questions took about four hours in total, spread over a few sessions.

Once I had answered everything, the Writing Coach spat out a first draft. It wasn’t perfect—more like a lovable mutt of a manuscript—but it was mine.

For someone with ADHD, having that initial draft was a game-changer. It took away the terrifying abyss of the blank page and replaced it with something tangible to tinker with, like a comedian with a rough set in need of fine-tuning.

Step 2 - Editing: One Chapter at a Time

With the rough draft in hand, the next step was editing. This is where the real work happens, and as any writer (or comedian who’s bombed on stage) will tell you, writing is rewriting. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the entire manuscript, I broke the process down into manageable chunks. I would sit down for an hour or two at a time and focus on just one chapter. No more, no less.

This approach really follows a trick I’ve used throughout my career to get things done, especially when my ADHD makes even small tasks feel like I’m trying to juggle flaming chainsaws. I often break tasks into two parts: preparation and execution. For instance, if I had to research a subject, I would first make one task just gathering all the reading material in one place. Then, I’d step away, probably for a snack. When I returned for the second task—actually reading and processing the material—everything was already laid out and ready to go, so I could just dive in.

I applied the same method to editing my book. I’d prepare by simply deciding which chapter I would work on and opening it up. Then, when I sat down to edit, there was no decision fatigue—no hesitation. Everything was ready, and I could just get into the flow of refining that chapter. This strategy made the editing process feel less daunting and more manageable, one step at a time. And trust me, when you’re as easily distracted as I am, every little bit of structure helps.

Step 3 - Adding Content: The Chapter Creator

At one point, I decided to add a case study to my book—a chapter involving my wife, whom I helped get comfortable with using AI. We had a Zoom interview, which I recorded and transcribed. Instead of writing the chapter from scratch (because let’s face it, who has the energy?), I turned to the Chapter Creator tool in the Magic Bookifier.

I uploaded the transcript, and the Chapter Creator did its thing, turning our conversation into a draft chapter. I then polished it myself, adding details and refining the narrative. This tool was another example of how AI can assist in the writing process, helping to organize and structure content that already exists in some form. And, importantly, this could have been done with ChatGPT too, by feeding it the transcript and guiding it through a series of prompts.

Practical Advice for Aspiring Authors

If you’re an aspiring author, especially one who struggles with focus or organization like I do with my ADHD, here’s my advice: start with your ideas and use AI tools to get them organized. The Writing Coach in the Magic Bookifier is a great place to begin. It helps you break down the overwhelming task of writing a book into smaller, manageable steps. Think of it like a stand-up routine—every joke is a chapter, and every chapter needs to land just right.

Once you have that first draft, tackle the editing process in chunks. Focus on one chapter at a time, and don’t be afraid to take breaks (in fact, I insist on it). The key is to keep moving forward, even if it’s just a little at a time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a great book—or a killer stand-up set.

And remember, while the Magic Bookifier streamlines these tasks, similar results can be achieved using almost any large language model like ChatGPT. It might require a few more steps and a bit more wrangling, but the principles are the same. AI can be your assistant, helping you organize and refine your thoughts into something tangible. Just remember who’s in charge—you are, the creative genius with the ideas.

Conclusion: You Can Do This

Writing a book, especially with ADHD, can feel like trying to herd cats. But with the right tools and approach, it’s more than possible—it’s achievable. The tools I used, like the Writing Coach and Chapter Creator, made the process less overwhelming and more structured, turning what could have been a chaotic journey into a manageable and productive one.

So yes, I’ve done a lot of things—made movies, written for The New Yorker, told jokes on stage—but writing this book, AI for All of Us, is something I’m particularly proud of. It’s a resource for those looking to dip their toes into the world of AI, showing how these tools can be used for a variety of tasks. So take that first step. With AI as your assistant, your book is closer to being finished than you think. And if you need a little extra push, just remember—if I can do it with ADHD and a penchant for distraction, so can you.

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Read the Intro, below!

AI For All of Us: A Guide for Regular People

Using AI in Your Life and Business, Even If You Think It's Dumb

Introduction

Here goes nothing.

This book is a practical guide for entrepreneurs, creatives, and the everyday person who's ever felt overwhelmed or skeptical about the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you've sensed it's high time to engage with AI but didn't know where to start, allow me to explain what AI is, what it can mean for you, and how you can get started.

I'm explaining this in the same way that I would describe it to my mother. In fact, she inspired this book. At one point, I was showing her how to use AI to brainstorm ideas about how to meet new friends in her community. She had never used AI before, but as soon as she saw how useful it could be, her eyes lit up.

All it took for her mind to open up to the possibility that AI could improve her life was someone with the patience to explain how it worked.

That's what I hope to do for you.

I will tell you about my journey of integrating AI into my artistic, professional and personal life. I'll share how AI transformed my wife Lesley's fashion retail business. And how AI turned her from a skeptic into a believer that AI is an essential tool for success. I'll also recount how AI, particularly ChatGPT, played a pivotal role in ideating and launching a writing assistant app which has helped me finish this very book and helped me drive that app to over $250k in revenue in less than six months.

When I talk about AI, I mean user-friendly, accessible tools that can significantly enhance how you manage your business and personal projects. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging AI, no matter your prior experience or knowledge level.

This guide is about unraveling the complexities of AI and empowering you to make more informed decisions in various aspects of your life and business. By demonstrating how to apply AI in tangible, real-world scenarios, this book guides you in boosting efficiency, refining strategies, and enhancing your business and income. These are not just theories but practical insights ready for immediate application, helping you navigate decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

If you're looking for a down-to-earth, relatable way to start your AI journey and to learn how to integrate AI into your life and business in innovative, practical ways, you've made the right choice. This book is for you, especially if you've ever thought AI was just overhyped or too technical to engage with. Let's explore together and discover how AI can make a substantial difference in your professional and personal life.

I'm promising a lot here, but to put it bluntly, Using AI can make your life better.

Why should you listen to me?

So, why should you consider my perspective on AI? In a world brimming with tech experts, why listen to a dude who was literally the number one result when you Google "How to draw a penis?" for ten years straight from 2013 to 2023? (Now I’m number two.)

My name is Victor Varnado. I'm a comedian, cartoonist, and filmmaker. My work has been in the New Yorker and on Comedy Central. Other stuff, too, but I won't get into that right now.

I consider myself a creative person first.

I've also developed a software innovation that attracted the attention and support of the National Science Foundation through a grant.

I know I'm laying it on thick, but if someone advises you, the medicine always goes down easier if you know they've done their homework. (I think my imposter syndrome is writing this introduction.)

If you're looking for someone who's navigated uncharted territories and gleaned valuable insights, you're in the right place. There is much more to learn about how to use AI, especially when viewing it through a lens that merges art, technology, and human intuition. Think of it as learning a new dance – there might be initial stumbles, but I'm here to guide each step, leveraging a lifetime of creative improvisation.

And here's something funny. I'm an incredible advocate for AI, but I don't always listen to it, nor should you.

AI suggested that I include more personal stories in each chapter, but whenever I read books where I want to learn something, I prefer a persuasive textbook rather than a memoir. I'll sprinkle in a few personal anecdotes when they're essential, but for the most part, I'll stick to giving you practical information you can use.

Take that, AI.