Category: Copilot AI
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Coping with the Late July Blues: Missing Mom, Celebrating Modest Book Sales, and Evaluating My Novel
The post reflects the author’s reflections on the ninth anniversary of his mother’s passing and his struggle with grief. He shares a personal anecdote and his hopes for his writing career, emphasizing the significance of book sales. The author seeks support for his book, “Reunion: A Story,” and plans to work on “Reunion: Coda.” Additionally,…
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Overcoming Writing Challenges: Navigating Emotional Barriers to Productivity
Late Morning, Friday, July 19, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire It’s been nine years now since I lost my mom, but it’s the last day we spent together that really sticks with you. That tough final Saturday seems so fresh in my mind. Thinking back to that emotional day on July 18th, 2015, there’s a storm…
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Writing & Storytelling: Crafting Intricate Drama in ‘Reunion: Coda’
Late Morning, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Summer in New England: Almost Feels Like Florida… Today, in eastern New Hampshire, the sun asserts its dominance, cloaking us in its warm grasp while the temperature coquettishly nudges into the low 80s. Nevertheless, the heat index saunters to an oppressive 95 degrees Fahrenheit. To someone…
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Coping with Grief: The Role of Novel Writing and AI in Finding Joy
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The author reflects on writing, grief, and joy, discussing the struggle to focus due to a family loss. They share their writing process, resistance to outlines, and use of AI and human Beta readers. The AI analyzes a passage from their novel, revealing the character’s regrets and emotional depth. The scene adds depth to the…
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Analyzing ‘Reunion: Coda’ Manuscript with Copilot AI
The author’s late start on Monday disrupted their schedule, leading to changes in their morning routine and feelings of sluggishness. Despite intending to relax on Sunday, they couldn’t resist analyzing their novel with Copilot AI. Copilot’s report highlighted the relationship arc between the characters and the realistic portrayal of love in the story.
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, July 14, 2024: Of Bastille Day, Chores, and Other Matters
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, July 14, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Weekend Update, Part the First: France’s Day, a Necessary Chore, and a Surprising Twist Hello, dear readers. It’s another warm summer day here in eastern New Hampshire on the second half of the weekend. I’d like to note that it’s Bastille Day in France and its…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, July 13, 2024, or: The Weekend Has Arrived…Now What? (Plus…Getting Writing Advice from Skynet)
The author reflects on their writing process for “Reunion: Coda,” finding fulfillment in creating new scenes and bringing the characters to life. The AI tool Copilot provides valuable feedback, ensuring the protagonist is multi-dimensional and relatable. Despite the dilemma of taking a break, the author emphasizes the importance of relaxation and encourages readers to enjoy…
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Effective Use of Copilot AI: Overcoming Writer’s Doubt
The writer reflects on a tiring day of editing and seeks solace in the feedback from a beta reader and an AI chat bot. The scene from “Reunion: Coda” is analyzed for its rich literary elements. The protagonist, Jim, interacts with a former flame, Nick, revealing their complex history and current dynamics.
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Sweltering Summer Writing Day in New Hampshire: Challenges and Triumphs
It is a scorching and drowsy day in New Hampshire as the author struggles to write. After finishing a challenging scene the previous day, they plan to continue their novel, seeking insights from AI to enhance their writing. The excerpt from “Reunion: Coda” is lauded for its masterful blend of characterization, dialogue, worldbuilding, and style,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, or: Scene Two (of Chapter 18) Gets a Rave Review from…Skynet?*
* It’s actually Copilot…Skynet is not a friendly AI! Late Morning, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On Writing & Storytelling: Evaluating and Revising Chapter 18’s Scene Two (With a Little Help from AI) Yesterday was a good day for my storytelling mojo. I didn’t dive into Scene Three of Reunion: Coda’s chapter eighteen,…
A Certain Point of View, Too 