Tired of tech jargon blocking your writing? This no-BS guide by Hank Quense—self-pub pro with 20+ books—turns AI into your secret weapon for every book phase, from planning to profit. No coding needed; just copy-paste prompts tested on Perplexity.AI. Planning Phase : Jumpstart with AI for research summaries, brainstorming sessions, and nonfiction outlines that nail your five-phase roadmap (planning, writing, publishing, marketing, business). Writing Phase : Build killer characters (model Ted Lasso optimism or Jackson Lamb grit), plot twists, and arcs using ethical AI prompts that spark your voice, not replace it. Publishing & Marketing : Whip up book blurbs, descriptions, social posts, and indie launch plans that actually sell. Real AI responses included—edit 'em your way. Packed with query examples, don'ts to avoid (like generic crap), and ethical tips. Perfect for fiction satire fans or nonfiction writers. Save time, crush blocks, boost sales. Your AI sidekick awaits! The Verdict The Author's AI Toolkit arrives at the perfect moment, as writers everywhere grapple with both the possibilities and concerns of AI technology. Hank neither overhypes AI's capabilities nor dismisses its potential—instead, he offers a balanced, practical approach that positions AI as a valuable assistant rather than a replacement for human creativity. Whether you're a tech-savvy author looking to optimize your workflow or a traditional writer cautiously exploring new tools, this book provides concrete strategies that can save you time and enhance your creative output. By the final page, there's a chance you'll view AI not as a threat but as a powerful ally in your writing arsenal. Staying competitive increasingly means embracing new technologies, and Hank's guide is an invaluable resource for authors willing to adapt and evolve. As he reminds us, "The key to harnessing AI and making it work for you is learning how to frame queries"—and with this toolkit in hand, you'll be framing queries like a pro in no time. Famous Ashley Grant 3/27/25 Early in 2024, I was in between projects and bored. I decided to look into Artificial Intelligence to see what all the fuss was about. I accessed a few AI apps and played around with them. With each, I tried a few queries (questions) to see what the responses would be. The results disappointed me. The responses from the AI apps in every case were generic: nothing I couldn't find in books or articles on the query topic. Needless to say, I was unimpressed with AI and moved on to another project. A month or two later, I read an article on the Medium site about how to frame Ai queries. It was then I realized my AI responses were generic because my queries were generic. In other words, if I wanted a detailed response, I had to write a detailed query. Armed with this new knowledge, I took a new look at an AI app. My new queries produced non-generic responses and gave me a new appreciation for the AI possibilities. One of my query/response sets triggered a new thought: Could AI be useful to writers and authors? A bit of testing gave me the answer: Yes, AI could help writers and authors. The most useful applications could cut down or eliminate some of the tedious work we all have to do leaving more time for creative work. These discoveries lead to this book.   Excerpt Keywords AI agents are excellent at constructing keyword lists.  In this application, I fed AI a short description of my novel Falstaff's Big Gamble and instructed it to:  Generate a set of relevant keywords. Query In Falstaff's Big Gamble, Shakespeare's Hamlet and Othello are merged and turned into a comedy.  The story takes place in Gundarland, a fantasy land, and Hamlet is a dwarf and Othello a dark elf.  Falstaff is an obese human con artist who sees Hamlet and Othello as easy marks. Generate a set of relevant keywords . Response Shakespearean satire - Hamlet - Othello - Falstaff - Gundarland - Fantasy comedy - Dark elf - Dwarf prince - Absurdist farce - Piracy - Trolls and elves - Mythical creatures - Con artist - Shakespearean parody - Blended plotlines - Denmarko - Dun Hythe - Chief of Homeland Security - Thieves' Guild - Satirical fantasy world An issue here is that you have to determine if any of these are too far off the mark and how many you want to use. Optional query You can use this one to check on an existing book. List the keywords for {enter title}.   Book blurbs Book blurbs are an important part of both publishing and marketing activities. Blurbs can be used as an introduction to a book's description and can be used in their entirety or in part for social media posts. The following is a demonstration of what an AI program can do with blurbs: Query In Falstaff's Big Gamble, Shakespeare's Hamlet and Othello are merged and turned into a comedy.  The story takes place in Gundarland, a fantasy land and Hamlet is a dwarf and Othello a dark elf.  Falstaff is an obese human con artist who sees Hamlet and Othello as e