
This lecture provides an overview of the course, what will be covered in the lectures, and the objectives of the course. It also gives an introduction to the course and the instructor. Amongst other things, we'll be looking at writing techniques with ChatGPT, craft the beginnings of a novel together, and look at tons of fun case studies as we consider how we can create and refine our work with ChatGPT :)
If you like what you see, I'll look forward to seeing you in the course; let's go out and let's get writing together!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and ask :)
This lecture covers how to access ChatGPT!
It's pretty simple, and I repeat the steps here:
1) Go to chat.openai.com.
2) If you don't have an account, sign up for one.
3) Log in
4) ???
5) PROFIT!
See you in the next one!
This lecture gives an overview of the different ChatGPT-assisted writing techniques that will be covered in the section, and provides an introduction to the use of the ChatGPT model for writing tasks!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for brainstorming and ideation, with a focus on overcoming that pesky writer's block that confronts so many of us whenever we encounter a blank document! You'll see very quickly how ChatGPT allows you to do so, how it can bolster your creative process, and how you can craft prompts that end up leading to the desired result!
This lecture covers the use of ChatGPT for creating and revising the content of your writing :) It's part 1 of 2, so make sure to watch the next one!
This lecture covers the use of ChatGPT for creating and revising the content of your writing :) It's part 2 of 2, so make sure to watch the first one too!
In this lecture, I cover the use of the ChatGPT model for proofreading grammar and punctuation in writing, providing an original (human-made) writing sample that I sent into ChatGPT for evaluation. Here, my background as an SAT trainer comes to the fore, as I basically just tried to insert as many grammatical errors as possible into my text to see how ChatGPT would fare.
Spoiler alert: Not bad! If you've not seen the video, watch it!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing summaries of texts. You'll see how powerful this is and how you might be able to use this to read a ton of books or learn different things in this video :)
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for research writing and for finding and collating sources for research. There is a fun example at the end that I didn't expect that ChatGPT would generate - enjoy!
This lecture covers an advanced technique for using the ChatGPT model to write in a "show, don't tell" style.
This lecture covers an advanced technique for using the ChatGPT model to transfer style from one text to another.
This lecture covers an advanced technique for using the ChatGPT model to write from another perspective or point of view.
This is an introduction to Section 3! We'll be conducting the case study of writing and planning a novel here, and it will be an interesting introduction to how ChatGPT can help you build and utilize ideas on a larger level than just on the level of fixing text and proposing stories - trust you'll enjoy it!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for creating characters for a novel. It's pretty shockingly good, and it's also interesting to see how this opens up the possibility for us to follow up on the stories of Ben, Max, and later Samantha in the videos ahead!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for worldbuilding, including creating settings and premises for a novel. Ready to build a world? Open up ChatGPT and create your own!
Ready to create an outline? This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for creating an outline for a novel - rather, the novel whose premise we already formed in the previous videos. Get set, get ready, and let's go!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for adding plot twists to our novel :) You may not use every single one, but as a human, you'll certainly have the authority to make the choice as to which one you will ultimately select and include in the final product. Enjoy the lecture!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing a synopsis of a novel so as to create a natural language summary of everything that happens inside it, and on a more practical note, to prepare for the process of seeking out a publisher!
Want to get published? You'll probably need an agent, and here's one of the most important steps - this lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing a query letter to approach a publisher with a novel.
Whew! We're done with the novel module! Here's an introduction to the next section, which includes a series of lectures that cover additional case studies for using the ChatGPT model for various types of writing, including scripts, poetry, stories, blog posts, explanations for different audiences, and marketing copy.
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing a script, using the example of a script about... About McDonald's???
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing a poem and a story, using the example of a hipster penguin. Bonus: Digital art - you can see how tools such as Dall-E 2 and ChatGPT can mesh together!
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing blog posts.
This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing explanations for different audiences, including technical explanations and layperson-friendly explanations. We'll focus in this particular case on the explanation to a perennial question:
"Why is the sky blue?"
Enjoy it!
Have fans and want to reach out without occupying your entire schedule? This lecture covers the use of the ChatGPT model for writing emails and marketing copy!
This lecture provides a summary of the main points covered in the course, highlights of the key techniques learned, and basically concludes the course. If you're here after having watched every single video... Thank you so much for stopping by, it was an honor, and I hope you found this course helpful!
Calling all creative writers! You will learn about how you can use OpenAI's ChatGPT to conquer writer's block, conduct research, start a story, consider multiple perspectives, and provide yourself with the most bespoke tool that a writer can use in 2023 to create high quality written content and to level up in many meaningful ways as they learn, develop, and coevolve along with this development in the world's most cutting edge technology, (now!) available at each person's fingertips!
We will be learning about all of these techniques, several other advanced ones, and even look at ways in which we can make use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in order to develop novels, blog posts, essays, scripts, and many more actual examples of writing that I hope that you'll enjoy!
As a special note about why this course is different from others, this course is tailored towards creative writers and those of you who make creativity your business! This goes out especially to those of you who are out there - the creatives, the visionaries, the thinkers who want to put your ideas to the page - if you're feeling like you're in a rut and you need something to move you where you wish to be, here is the tool that will never replace you but can only accentuate your strengths as you move forward in your journey :)
ChatGPT? What?
You've heard tales and lore about how ChatGPT has been used to write essays and articles here, there, and everywhere - but is that really it? Just a tool for plagiarism? A flight of fancy designed by crazy technologists in Silicon Valley?
No, it's not!
I assure you - I've tested the software inside, outside, refined myself with it, and engaged with it with the full force of my experience as an educator and as a writer; this course is the product of these experiences that I summarize here, through which you will learn about a technology as revolutionary as fire itself and that will transform the world from the inside out.
Whether you're curious, skeptical, averse, or downright clueless about AI and ChatGPT and why Microsoft is investing billions of dollars into this technology, I genuinely believe that there is something meaningful here for you, and I believe that there is a reason that you're here.
If you'd like to level up your writing game in 2023 with this guide to writing supremacy and learn about what technology can offer, see you in the course!