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⚡A couple of AI tools I made for business authors

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

I've been focused on writing The AI-Powered Thought Leader and I developed a couple of simple AI tools for myself, that will also be useful for anyone writing (or who wants to write) a business book.

💸 These tools are completely free for anyone to use

📱 You must have a ChatGPT account (free or paid: both work) to use these

👁️ I do not see any of the input text or conversation (but OpenAI probably will!)

🔗 Click the links for the tool below and it’ll ask you to log in if you’re not already

Tool 1: Create Target Reader Profile

Understanding your audience is essential for any nonfiction author. This tool helps you quickly define your ideal reader, ensuring your content hits the mark.

If you’re writing a business book (or any type of nonfiction) this tool will help you clarify who you’re writing for.

You can either answer questions about your book, give it your website address, a competitor's website, or even a link to a book on Amazon, and it will create the profile.

This is perfect for when you're in early stages of planning your book.

➡️ Access the Target Reader Profile tool here​

Tool 2: Developmental Editor for Business Authors

Editing a book manuscript can be daunting, particularly developmental editing. This tool allows you to upload your manuscript in text format (.docx, .txt, and probably PDF) and get detailed, chapter-by-chapter feedback.

It highlights areas for improvement in structure, flow, and clarity, crucial for a compelling business book.

This is perfect for when you're in the later stages of editing your book.

➡️ Access the Developmental Editor tool here.

These tools might not be useful to everyone, but for those who can’t use them directly, consider the broader potential of custom GPTs. They can be tailored to meet a wide range of needs, making them versatile tools for various applications.

What even is a custom GPT? Learn more here:

Please hit reply and let me know what you think - I personally read and reply to all emails!

Alastair

More resources:

Key Insights on AI & Business

In this article, I focus on the implications of AI for business leaders, thought leaders, and the workforce at large.

A Simple Guide to Using AI

If you’re new to AI tools, you might be wondering how to get the best results. It all starts with how you interact with the system.

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I help small and medium businesses in professional services, consulting, and expertise-heavy work find the tasks that are stealing their team's time, then build the AI tools that give it back. Recent results: 92% cost reduction, 12x capacity, €55k/month recovered.

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