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February 21, 2024 50 mins

In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, C. M. Lockhart, chats with Celeste Harte, a fantasy writer and expert on ChatGPT. They delve into their experiences as Black, independent authors, highlighting the challenges, evolution, and inspirations along the journey. Discussing everything from online writing platforms, the process of world building, the significance of knowing your audience, to the role of AI in the writing process. Celeste provides insights into how to utilize ChatGPT for research, world building, and brainstorming in an ethical manner, emphasizing its role as a tool not a substitute for a writer's creativity and skills. The pair also shed light on the importance of finishing writing projects and knowing how to properly pace and structure a narrative series.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival
01:52 Deep Dive into Celeste Harte's Trilogy
03:55 The Journey of Writing a Trilogy
13:00 Adapting Writing Style and Audience Over Time
27:42 The Art of Editing: Making Every Word Count
28:41 Transitioning to AI: An Introduction to ChatGPT
30:08 Exploring the Potential of ChatGPT for Writers
36:35 Closing Thoughts: The Future of Writing with AI

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Celeste's Dragon Bones Trilogy 
Conquest | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/5778
Rising | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7693
Uproar | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8126
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