AI, and the writer's journey: A conversation with Matt Witten

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Ever wondered how artificial intelligence is shaking up jobs and our creative landscape?
Join us as we unpack these changes with bestselling author Matt Witten. In this episode, Matt dives into the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in his latest novel, Killer Story.
He shares insights into the evolving challenges of journalism and how AI might just be the next big disruptor.
From securing an agent to seeing Leonardo DiCaprio's company adapt his book The Necklace into a movie, Matt takes us through the highs and lows of his publishing journey.
We explore his 20-year stint in television and how it influenced his transition back to writing novels.
Whether an AI enthusiast or a budding writer, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and compelling stories you won't want to miss.
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Chapters

1. AI, and the writer's journey: A conversation with Matt Witten (00:00:00)

2. The Impact of AI on Jobs (00:00:05)

3. Publishing Journey and Book Adaptation (00:05:02)

4. Mystery Writing and Literary Communities (00:11:02)

5. Exploring Dark and Thriller Writing (00:23:16)

6. AI Impact on Creativity and Marketing (00:37:34)

7. Author Marketing Strategies and TikTok (00:45:25)