A few months ago, a controversy involving a statement made by a NaNoWriMo official sparked a controversy surrounding the use of AI. While the initial response and outcry from the statement was briefly covered, we wanted to check in on what has happened since. We talk about the history behind NaNoWriMo, what the organization is, where the controversy started, what writers/authors were concerned about, and the organization's response.

Peter talks through a statement released by NaNoWriMo and used an article from Wired for background on the topic. Both of those are linked down below. Be sure to read them both for more in-depth information.

Articles/Statements

Wired Article - NaNoWriMo Organizers Said It Was Classist and Ableist to Condemn AI. All Hell Broke Loose.

NaNoWriMo's Statement on AI

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: AI and NaNoWriMo Update (3:31)

Show Links

Previous AI discussions - Can I, or Should I, Use AI as an Author

Last year's NaNoWriMo discussion - Welcome to NaNoWriMo

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We are excited to begin our second 50 episode run this week with a special guest, Kathleen Gage!

Colleen and Kathleen have a wonderful conversation in this week's episode talking about many great topics like AI - specifically AI for writers, the constant change we see in tech, and the number 1 mistake authors make when marketing their book.

Our Biz Buzz segment this week is a deep dive discussion in the use of AI for authors. We talk about the potential ways AI can be used, the variety of AI applications, and whether authors even should use AI.

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Timestamps

Biz Buzz: AI for Authors (3:31)

Guest Interview: Kathleen Gage (41:46)

Show Links

Interview with Sandy Phillips Kirkham - Welcome to NaNoWriMo

Guest Links

Kathleen Gage - LinkedIn - Website

The Author's Voice Links

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It's time to celebrate that big number 50! That's right, this is our 50th episode of the Blank Page to Bestseller podcast and we are so happy you have taken some time to listen to us talk about writing, publishing, and much more over the past year+.

In this week's episode we wrap up our series about the BRAND NEW Blank to Bestseller course and go more in-depth on how to launch your bestselling book. So far, we've discussed the groundwork needed to make your launch a success talking things like reader magnets, writing schedule, and funnel building. This week, we bring it all together a lay out how you can make your book launch a bestseller!

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Launching Your Book - Launch (7:51)

The Author's Voice Links

Learn how to launch a bestselling book! - Blank Page to Bestseller Course

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