10,000+ people will make a living from AI films by 2030. This is the playbook on how to go from zero to $100k+ AI film business in 10 (not so simple but comprehensive) steps.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Watch a film by Creatorwood - The Trials of Freddy Goodchild: https://youtu.be/T5YGk9Oweck

Take the Movie Machine Masterclass Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ua6wekasnaSuRSOODjLWZanfIixHirS

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Path to Six-Figure AI Filmmaking

00:44 Step 1: Finding a Winning Story Idea

06:07 Step 2: Sharing Your Story Idea

09:16 Step 3: Deciding to Move Forward

12:49 Step 4: Planning Your Pilot

18:11 Step 5: Creating the Storyboard

23:08 Step 6: Generating the Film

24:05 Step 7: Editing and Refining

25:31 Step 8: Sharing Your Pilot

26:27 Step 9: Evaluating and Improving

28:22 Step 10: Scaling Up and Monetizing

29:25 Conclusion: The Future of AI Filmmaking

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

A deep dive into how authors can use AI to enhance storytelling, streamline publishing, and expand their books into new formats while keeping humans creatively in control.

RESOURCES FROM PODCAST:

Brave New Bookshelf Podcast: https://bravenewbookshelf.com/

https://futurefictionacademy.com/

Future Fiction Academy Free Course: https://futurefictionacademy.com/free

AI Writing for Authors Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiwritingforauthors/

Join the Creatorwood platform to turn your stories into movies and shows today: https://creatorwood.tv/

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to AI in Publishing

00:23 Human in the Loop: The Role of Authors

03:30 The Evolution of AI Tools in Publishing

04:49 The Impact of Thinking Models

06:26 Building Future Fiction Press

09:42 Personal Journey with AI

20:25 The Power of AI in Storytelling

23:41 Lack of Support for Creative Pursuits

24:17 Being Transparent About AI Usage

28:10 Mindset Shifts for Writing with AI

29:13 Addressing Pain Points with AI

32:55 Troubleshooting and Directing AI

36:50 Speed and Efficiency in AI-Assisted Writing

41:21 Leveraging AI for Broader Creative Opportunities

43:49 Getting Started with AI in Writing

46:33 Conclusion and Resources

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode, I sit down with translator and publisher Maxwell Zachs to unpack how authors can use AI plus human review to translate their books into languages like German, French, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and more—at a fraction of traditional costs. We talk about what AI is great at, where it totally falls down, how his team at Word Count uses “translation review” to fix it, and why this new hybrid model is opening up foreign markets (and real jobs) instead of killing them. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your stories on virtual shelves around the world—but thought translation was too expensive or risky—this conversation will change how you think about going global.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to AI Book Translation

00:30 Meet Maxwell Zachs: Special Guest Introduction

01:59 The Journey of Book Translation

05:14 The Scribe Shadow Platform

09:03 Challenges and Successes in AI Translation

10:28 Collaboration with Scribe Shadow

19:02 The Process of Translation Review

21:30 AI's Impact on Localization Jobs

24:20 Ethical Use of AI in Translation

27:30 Challenges in AI Translation

32:49 Cost and Efficiency of AI Translation

35:56 Future of AI in Translation

38:55 Opportunities for Authors in Foreign Markets

41:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with legendary marketing thinker and author Mark Schaefer to talk about how AI is literally rewiring our customers—and what that means for you as a storyteller, creator, or author. We dive into his books Audacious, Belonging to the Brand, and How AI Changes Your Customers, exploring AI companions, trust transfer, personal branding, and how to build communities that become true advocates for your work. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out, stay human, and actually thrive in an AI-first world, this conversation will light your brain on fire in the best way.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:08 Mark Schafer's Journey and Books

01:47 The Impact of AI on Humanity

04:40 Positive and Negative Aspects of AI

08:32 Being Audacious in Marketing

15:35 AI in Storytelling and Marketing

18:53 AI Companions and Human Relationships

21:58 Trust Transfer and AI Recommendations

22:33 Navigating AI as Authors

22:54 Building a Personal Brand

23:45 Embracing AI and Content Creation

26:23 The Importance of Community

33:56 The Essence of Humanity in Marketing

38:21 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

A conversation with artist-author Therena about her decade-long creative journey from photographer to illustrator and novelist, launching 14 crowdfunding campaigns, building community through interactive Derpy Dragons pins and storytelling-driven merch, navigating printing/fulfillment and AI concerns, and practical advice for authors commissioning artists and turning artwork into sustainable products.

Read Creatorwood, the free book helping writers turn their stories into movies using AI: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Therena's website: https://therena.ca/

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/therena_carlin

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

The Journey of a Creative Artist 00:00:00 - 00:01:33

From Photography to Writing 00:01:33 - 00:04:49

Kickstarter Sucess and Art Integration 00:04:49 - 00:06:43

Building a Community Through Crowdfunding 00:06:43 - 00:10:12

The Power of Communication in Collaborations 00:10:12 - 00:12:50

Creating Engaging Campaigns and Stories 00:12:50 - 00:15:41

The Art of Balancing Multiple Projects 00:15:41 - 00:18:28

Navigating the Challenges of In-Person Events 00:18:28 - 00:21:25

Effective Communication with Artists 00:21:25 - 00:29:13

Understanding Artist Portfolio and Budgeting 00:29:13 - 00:32:02

Finding and Selecting the Right Artist 00:32:02 - 00:36:33

Protecting Your Art in a Digital Age 00:36:33 - 00:37:45

Expanding Your Brand with Merchandise 00:37:45 - 00:46:20

Integrating Different Artistic Styles and Products 00:46:20 - 00:48:40

Thank you so much for listening!

I’m on a mission to bring Power to Storytellers. Here’s my story 👇

ABOUT THE HOST:

MICHAEL EVANS I’m the co-founder of Creatorwood (helping writers turn their stories into movies with AI) and Author Sidekick (media company helping authors succeed in the future of publishing). In high school, I wrote and self-published 12 sci-fi novels (aka I didn’t have many friends). I then attended college at Harvard, where I road-tripped the country filming YouTube videos during COVID (school was online🫣), live-streamed myself playing scavenger hunt with my roommate for ~1,000 hours, and eventually co-founded a software company that was named Publishing’s Start-up of the Year in 2023 by Jane Friedman.

After graduation, I worked on the data & analytics team at MrBeast and am now back in publishing, dedicating my life to bringing power to authors. I’m really grateful to be living my dream, and am hopeful I can help you get one (or a few!) steps closer to doing the same for yourself 😊.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

A candid conversation with Sudowrite's co-founder about why they built a fiction-first AI writing tool, how it eases loneliness and writer’s block, the platform’s writer-focused features (story bibles, plugins, My Voice), unexpected uses across nonfiction and scripts, and how AI can partner with authors for drafting, editing, and marketing without replacing their voice.

Read Creatorwood, the free book helping writers turn their stories into movies using AI: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Sudowrite website: https://sudowrite.com/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

The Genesis of Sudowrite 00:00:00 - 00:02:23

Defining AI Writing 00:02:23 - 00:04:42

The Unique Features of Sudowrite 00:04:42 - 00:08:33

The Plugin Ecosystem 00:08:33 - 00:11:12

Adapting to AI in Writing 00:11:12 - 00:12:27

Unexpected Uses of AI 00:12:27 - 00:14:06

The Future of AI in Writing 00:14:06 - 00:16:19

AI as a Marketing Partner 00:16:19 - 00:20:10

Finding Your Voice with AI 00:20:10 - 00:23:14

Encouragement for Skeptics 00:23:14 - 00:26:44

Resources and Classes for Writers 00:26:44 - 00:30:55

Thank you so much for listening!

You can always reach out to hello@authorsidekick.com if you have any guest/episode recommendations or questions about going Beyond the Book! I’d also super appreciate it if you rated Beyond the Book wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us grow and get bigger & better guests to share their insights with you in going Beyond the Book 💙.

I’m on a mission to bring Power to Storytellers. Here’s my story 👇

ABOUT THE HOST:

MICHAEL EVANS I’m the co-founder of Creatorwood (helping writers turn their stories into movies with AI) and Author Sidekick (media company helping authors succeed in the future of publishing).

In high school, I wrote and self-published 12 sci-fi novels (aka I didn’t have many friends). I then attended college at Harvard, where I road-tripped the country filming YouTube videos during COVID (school was online🫣), live-streamed myself playing scavenger hunt with my roommate for ~1,000 hours, and eventually co-founded a software company that was named Publishing’s Start-up of the Year in 2023 by Jane Friedman.

After graduation, I worked on the data & analytics team at MrBeast and am now back in publishing, dedicating my life to bringing power to authors. I’m really grateful to be living my dream, and am hopeful I can help you get one (or a few!) steps closer to doing the same for yourself 😊.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Michael shares insights from NINC on how writers can stand out without big budgets using awe, props, gifting, and humor to market books creatively and cheaply, inspired by the book Audacious by Mark Schaefer and MrBeast.

Read Creatorwood, the free book helping writers turn their stories into movies using AI: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

The Power of Awe in Marketing 00:02:29

Creating Social Objects for Engagement 00:03:56

The Art of Gifting in Marketing 00:11:20

Using Humor and Unexpected Stories 00:16:24

Final Thoughts on Creative Marketing Strategies 00:26:05

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Quan Millz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quanmillzbooks/ Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://businessesgrow.com/audacious/

Thank you so much for listening! You can always reach out to hello@authorsidekick.com if you have any guest/episode recommendations or questions about going Beyond the Book!

I’d also super appreciate it if you rated Beyond the Book wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us grow and get bigger & better guests to share their insights with you in going Beyond the Book 💙.

I’m on a mission to bring Power to Storytellers.

Here’s my story 👇

ABOUT THE HOST: MICHAEL EVANS

I’m the co-founder of Creatorwood (helping writers turn their stories into movies with AI) and Author Sidekick (media company helping authors succeed in the future of publishing).

In high school, I wrote and self-published 12 sci-fi novels (aka I didn’t have many friends). I then attended college at Harvard, where I road-tripped the country filming YouTube videos during COVID (school was online🫣), live-streamed myself playing scavenger hunt with my roommate for ~1,000 hours, and eventually co-founded a software company that was named Publishing’s Start-up of the Year in 2023 by Jane Friedman.

After graduation, I worked on the data & analytics team at MrBeast and am now back in publishing, dedicating my life to bringing power to authors. I’m really grateful to be living my dream, and am hopeful I can help you get one (or a few!) steps closer to doing the same for yourself 😊.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

A podcast episode celebrating writers and community, featuring Jared Kaufman’s journey of consistency through daily live streams, sharing insights on writing habits, overcoming obstacles, and the impact of community and technology on modern authorship.

Read Creatorwood, the free book helping writers turn their stories into movies using AI: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

The Journey Begins: Live Streaming Writing 00:00:00 - 00:02:52

Consistency in Writing: The Key to Success 00:02:52 - 00:03:38

Community and Collaboration: The Power of Connection 00:03:38 - 00:06:48

Overcoming Writer's Block: Strategies for Success 00:06:48 - 00:11:26

The Mindset of a Writer: Embracing Every Part of the Process 00:11:26 - 00:13:47

The Importance of a Story Bible: Organizing Your Ideas 00:13:47 - 00:16:35

Editing and Problem Solving: Enhancing Your Drafts 00:16:35 - 00:19:53

Identifying and Solving Story Problems 00:19:53- 00:28:16

The Importance of Sequencing in Writing 00:28:16- 00:32:04

Building a Writing Community and Consistency 00:32:04 - 00:39:32

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Writing and AI 00:39:32 - 00:54:58

Thank you so much for listening! You can always reach out to hello@authorsidekick.com if you have any guest/episode recommendations or questions about going Beyond the Book!

I’d also super appreciate it if you rated Beyond the Book wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us grow and get bigger & better guests to share their insights with you in going Beyond the Book 💙

I’m on a mission to bring Power to Storytellers. Here’s my story 👇

ABOUT THE HOST: MICHAEL EVANS

I’m the co-founder of Creatorwood (helping writers turn their stories into movies with AI) and Author Sidekick (media company helping authors succeed in the future of publishing).

In high school, I wrote and self-published 12 sci-fi novels (aka I didn’t have many friends).

I then attended college at Harvard, where I road-tripped the country filming YouTube videos during COVID (school was online🫣), live-streamed myself playing scavenger hunt with my roommate for ~1,000 hours, and eventually co-founded a software company that was named Publishing’s Start-up of the Year in 2023 by Jane Friedman.

After graduation, I worked on the data & analytics team at MrBeast and am now back in publishing, dedicating my life to bringing power to authors. I’m really grateful to be living my dream, and am hopeful I can help you get one (or a few!) steps closer to doing the same for yourself 😊.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.