The AI Scribe is a comprehensive guide that navigates the brave new world of artificial intelligence in writing. With a blend of expert insights, practical advice, and a dash of humour, this book addresses the fears and uncertainties faced by writers and novelists in the age of AI.
The author explores the evolution of AI in writing, from basic spell-checkers to sophisticated language models capable of generating human-like text. He delves into the current capabilities and limitations of AI writing tools, examining their applications across various genres, including journalism, creative writing, academic research, and content marketing.
Far from spelling doom for human writers, the book argues that AI presents new opportunities for collaboration and creativity. It offers practical tips on choosing the right AI writing assistant, integrating AI into one’s workflow, and maintaining the human touch in an increasingly automated landscape. The author emphasises the importance of ethical considerations, addressing issues of transparency, bias, and intellectual property rights.
Looking to the future, the book explores emerging trends in AI writing technology, from hyper-personalised content to multimodal AI that can generate text, images, and audio simultaneously. It paints a picture of a future where human creativity is augmented, rather than replaced, by artificial intelligence.
Throughout, the author reassures writers that their uniquely human skills—emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the ability to create deep, nuanced narratives—will become more valuable than ever. He encourages writers to embrace AI as a powerful tool that can free them to focus on the aspects of writing they love most.
With a mix of expert interviews, case studies, and practical exercises, ‘The AI Scribe‘ provides a roadmap for writers navigating the AI revolution. It’s a call to action for writers to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an AI-augmented future, rather than fear it.
As the author quips, “AI might be able to generate a technically perfect sonnet, but can it capture the bittersweet ache of unrequited love or the joy of a perfect cup of tea on a rainy day?” This book is a reminder that while AI may change how we write, the power of human storytelling remains irreplaceable.
“Lee’s writing style is impressive, humorous and catchy. His psychology background adds a different and valuable perspective on the AI landscape”
Simona Biglino, CEO, AvidaLAB
“Embracing neurodiversity: Understanding and thriving with your unique brain” is a groundbreaking guide that celebrates the beautiful diversity of human minds. In this engaging and insightful book, psychologist and counsellor Lee Hopkins takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and acceptance.
Neurodiversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a revolutionary paradigm that recognizes and values the natural variations in human brain function. Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, or any other neurodevelopmental condition, this book is your roadmap to understanding and embracing your unique cognitive style.
With a perfect blend of humour, scientific insight, and practical advice, Hopkins explores:
- The neurodiversity spectrum and its various expressions
- Strategies for leveraging your neurodivergent strengths in education and the workplace
- Techniques for navigating social relationships and communication challenges
- Legal rights and self-advocacy skills for neurodivergent individuals
- Methods for managing executive function difficulties and sensory sensitivities
- The importance of self-care and well-being for neurodivergent minds
But this isn’t just a book of facts and strategies. It’s a rallying cry for a more inclusive, understanding world. Hopkins challenges readers to rethink ‘normal’ and embrace the rich tapestry of human cognition.
Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, love someone who is, or simply want to understand and support neurodiversity, this book is an essential read. It’s filled with relatable anecdotes, practical tips, and ‘aha!’ moments that will transform how you view neurodevelopmental differences.
“Embracing neurodiversity” isn’t about fitting square pegs into round holes. It’s about celebrating those square pegs for the unique perspectives and abilities they bring to the table. It’s about creating a world where everyone’s brain is valued and supported.
So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenge societal norms, and embrace the full spectrum of human cognition, this book is for you. Get ready to see the world—and yourself—in a whole new light.
Remember, in a world of normal distributions, dare to be the beautiful outlier you are!
“AI Mastery for Business Owners: Achieve Consistent ROI and Results from Your Communication Activities” by Lee Hopkins is the essential guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the AI revolution. In this comprehensive and engaging book, Hopkins demystifies artificial intelligence and provides practical strategies for integrating AI into your business operations.
Drawing from his extensive experience as a business communication expert, Hopkins offers invaluable insights on how to harness the power of AI across various business functions. From customer service and marketing to content creation and data analysis, this book covers it all. You’ll learn how to:
- Implement AI tools strategically to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Leverage AI for more effective customer engagement and personalized experiences
- Use AI-powered analytics to make data-driven decisions
- Navigate the ethical considerations of AI adoption in business
- Future-proof your organization in the rapidly evolving AI landscape
What sets this book apart is its focus on achieving consistent return on investment (ROI) through AI implementation. Hopkins provides clear, actionable advice on measuring the success of your AI initiatives and ensuring they align with your business goals.
But “AI Mastery for Business Owners” isn’t just about technology—it’s about finding the right balance between artificial intelligence and human ingenuity. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of maintaining the human touch in an increasingly automated world, offering strategies for upskilling your team and fostering a culture of innovation.
Whether you’re an AI novice or already experimenting with machine learning in your business, this book offers valuable insights for every stage of your AI journey. With its blend of technical knowledge, practical applications, and forward-thinking strategies, “AI Mastery for Business Owners” is your roadmap to success in the AI age.
Discover the hidden world of ‘Nice Guy’ syndrome through psychologist and counsellor Lee Hopkins and his client Grant.
As they navigate the murky waters of people-pleasing and self-sabotage, both men confront their deepest fears and challenge ingrained behaviours.
A powerful journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and the courage to prioritise oneself.
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In 2024, social media is more dynamic than ever. This book offers a comprehensive guide for professionals navigating this evolving landscape.
Discover how to create engaging content, leverage platform-specific features, and optimise for search engines. Learn the importance of analytics in refining strategies and the power of building strong online communities.
Stay ahead with insights on AI, video content, and emerging trends.
Equip your business with the tools to thrive in the digital age, fostering meaningful connections and achieving your marketing goals.
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Feeling like your blog posts just aren’t hitting the mark? Like they’re not engaging your readers or converting them into loyal fans? Well, you’re in for a ripper of a read! I’m stoked to introduce you to “Mastering the art of writing brilliant blog posts,” a book that brings together ten short chapters packed with practical advice on crafting blog posts that captivate, engage, and convert.
I’m a seasoned writer, and, just like you, I’ve been through the ups and downs of creating content that truly resonates. After years of scribbling away and refining my craft, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to sensational blogging.
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In a world where the truth is the enemy, one woman’s quest to enlighten becomes a perilous battle for her survival.
Dr. Lauren Millward, a distinguished social psychologist, stumbles upon explosive evidence, revealing how corporations manipulate human emotions for profit. As she prepares to bring these dark secrets into the light, a formidable corporate titan turns its sights on her, deploying menacing tactics to bury the truth—and her along with it.
Armed with unyielding courage and razor-sharp expertise, Lauren embarks on a treacherous journey to defend her integrity and safeguard her family. Each step closer to exposing the deception thrusts her deeper into a vortex of danger and conspiracy.
As Lauren wrestles with the ethical tempest and the personal sacrifices required to stand her ground, the question looms: Can the very ideals of truth and authenticity she advocates withstand the onslaught, or will they be drowned out by the roaring tide of corruption?
Expect your possible life is a riveting fusion of fact and fiction, exploring the resilience of the human spirit and the perilous cost of integrity in a society that often prizes deceit. Brace yourself for a heart-stopping exploration of psychological intrigue that questions everything you think you know about truth and power.
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Step into the gritty world of Adelaide’s underbelly with Detective Stephanie McBride in this heart-pounding cybercrime thriller. Haunted by personal tragedy and battling her own demons, Stephanie finds herself at the centre of a case that will test her resolve, challenge her loyalties, and force her to confront the ghosts of her past.
When a series of high-profile cyber attacks rock the city, Stephanie and her team of skilled investigators are thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a ruthless cartel. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of government and law enforcement.
With her sharp intellect and unwavering determination, Stephanie must navigate a treacherous landscape of encrypted messages, shadowy figures, and deadly secrets. But as the body count rises and the stakes grow higher, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about justice, loyalty, and redemption.
Author Lee Hopkins masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, painting a vivid picture of Adelaide’s sun-soaked streets and dark alleyways. His intimate knowledge of the city and its unique character shines through in every page, bringing the setting to life in vivid detail.
Readers will be captivated by Stephanie’s complex character, a woman struggling to balance her professional duties with her personal demons. Her journey of self-discovery and redemption forms the emotional heart of this gripping narrative, adding depth and nuance to the fast-paced plot.
With its blend of high-tech crime and old-fashioned detective work, Shadows offers something for every thriller fan. Hopkins’ meticulous research into cybercrime and police procedures lends authenticity to the story, while his deft handling of character relationships and moral dilemmas elevates it beyond a simple procedural.
Prepare to be drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems, where loyalty is tested, and where the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred. Shadows will keep you guessing until the very last page, leaving you breathless and eager for more.
This thriller stands out through its unique blend of personal tragedy and professional determination, offering readers:
1. A protagonist with deep emotional stakes: Detective Stephanie McBride isn’t just solving another case—she’s investigating a crime that took her own sons’ lives. This personal connection adds a layer of emotional depth and urgency to the narrative.
2. Hyper-awareness and clinical precision: Despite her personal involvement, McBride maintains a façade of professional detachment. This creates an intriguing tension between her inner turmoil and outward composure.
3. Multiple perspectives and timelines: The narrative appears to shift between different characters and time periods, offering a rich, multi-layered story that keeps readers engaged.
4. Complex family dynamics: The book explores not just the central mystery, but also the strain on McBride’s relationship with her husband Brett, adding depth to the characters.
5. Cybercrime elements: The integration of a larger cybercrime operation into the plot adds a modern, tech-savvy angle to the traditional thriller format.
6. Small-town secrets and international intrigue: The story seems to balance local, intimate settings (like a yoga studio in a small town) with broader, more dangerous conspiracies.
By combining these elements, ‘Cold‘ offers a fresh take on the thriller genre, blending personal drama, professional investigation, and contemporary threats into a compelling narrative.
In this thrilling cybercrime novel, follow the journey of Stephanie McBride, a civilian specialist investigating cybercrimes in Adelaide, who unknowingly crosses paths with Logan Robinson, an IT consultant turned hacker.
As their worlds collide, they become entangled in a dangerous game involving corporate espionage, hacking exploits, and a powerful criminal organisation.
With lives at stake and Adelaide’s security hanging in the balance, Stephanie must hunt the hacker Logan down and attempt to turn him from the dark side. She is hoping that together they can navigate treacherous waters of deceit and danger while uncovering dark secrets that threaten to upend everything they thought they knew.
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The traditional means of communicating with audiences – such as employees, customers, investment communities – have relied heavily on print-based documents, e-mail or static internet websites. Today, these methods are rapidly giving way to a new generation of internet-based tools that enable far greater levels of two-way interaction, discussion and conversation.
The media no longer own the audience.
Text, audio and video are available to everyone. The internet is now the world’s most powerful publishing and broadcasting platform.
The new web tools are cheap (often free) and easy-to-use, and content is now fast and easy to produce. Communicating can become seamlessly integrated with your ‘regular’ workload. Everyone can communicate, not just the corporate communications team. This immediacy and integration can energise your communications, creating a relationship-building ethos in the organisation that has been absent from old-style corporate communication tools.
This is the business communication landscape today. And this book will help you navigate it.
Social media: The new business communication landscape (second edition)
Originally defined as an audio file that was delivered to you automatically via really simple syndication (RSS), the term “podcasting” has now come to embody many different facets of audio on the web.
A quick way of explaining them these days is to call them mini radio shows that you can listen to when and where you choose—be that washing up, at your computer during lunch, on the commute to work, or walking your dog.
As simple audio files, they play on most smartphones and desktop media players.
The content of that audio media varies considerably. Quite often, video is also bundled into the “podcast” category. Although this report doesn’t go into detail about how to produce video for podcasts, or ‘videocasts’ or ‘vidcasts’ as they’re also known, I’ve included a couple of case studies to illustrate how some organizations are adding this to the mix (see pages 22-27).
The early adopters of this new information distribution channel called ‘podcasting’ used it predominantly as their own music radio station; indeed, you could call podcasting ‘radio with a rewind button’. But once the costs of production (almost zero) became known to businesses and consultants, it was only a matter of time before all sorts of material became available by RSS subscription.
Today you can subscribe to:
• University lectures
• Comedy shows
• Music shows (focusing on each and every type of music—whatever your taste, you can find a niche specialist who equally shares your passion
• Industry information
Join with multi-awarded writer, author and speaker Lee Hopkins and find out how you, too, can get started with podcasting in your organisation.
Podcasting: How to get started wth podcasting in your organisation (second edition)
Figure 1: Podcasting for the business template (pdf)
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