This book does not provide speculative visions of the future, but a well-founded, practical answer from the everyday life of an author who writes with AI himself - and deliberately focuses not on automation, but on autonomy. "Writing books 2.0" is aimed at anyone who is thinking about writing their own book - or is already in the process of doing so - and is wondering how modern tools such as ChatGPT, AI image generators or translation aids can be put to good use. The focus is not on "finished AI products", but on a holistic approach: AI as a tool, humans as authors.
Clear guidelines instead of vague motivational slogans
The book starts from scratch and takes the reader by the hand:
How do you develop an idea? How do you plan the structure, style and scope of a book? Which tools are really helpful - and how do you use them in a targeted manner? Instead of empty promises, Markus Schall offers structured processes, clear examples and lots of concrete tips that can be applied directly to your own work.
This also involves very practical questions:
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How do I formulate good AI prompts?
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How do I combine Affinity Publisher, Markdown or Word with ChatGPT?
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How do you keep your own voice in the text?
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How does collaboration with translation AIs work?
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And what is involved in a professional book project apart from the text?
The person remains the author
A central concern of the author: The control remains with the human being.
"Writing books 2.0" is not a crash course in AI automation, but an invitation to consciously use modern tools - as sparring partners, idea generators and writing boosters. Anyone expecting books to be created at the touch of a button will be disappointed. On the other hand, those who are prepared to rethink, combine and grow with their work will find a clear guide.
Think deeper, work unconventionally
In addition to the technical and organizational topics, the book also repeatedly provides food for thought. It is about mental clarity, creative energy and the question of how to stay focused as an author in the long term - especially in an age characterized by speed, superficiality and sensory overload.
This also includes impulses that you won't find in any classic writing guide: How does lithium orotate, for example, influence mental focus? What helps to get into a real writing flow? Which routines promote clarity - not only in the text, but also in thinking?
Professional typesetting with Affinity Publisher or InDesign
Another focus of the book is on classic book typesetting - because if you want to publish a professional book, there's no getting around layout software. The book explains step by step how to create a clean, print-ready book layout using Affinity Publisher or Adobe InDesign. From paragraph formats and image placement to export settings for BoD or KDP - the author shows you how to achieve a high-quality result that stands out from the crowd without any prior knowledge.
Template package for professional book layout
In addition to the book, a complete template package for Affinity Publisher and Adobe InDesign is available on the Schall-Verlag website. It contains ready-to-use templates for title pages, body text, chapter beginnings, mastheads, back pages and more - ideal for anyone who wants to concentrate directly on writing without having to reinvent the wheel. The package costs 39 euros (one-off) and is updated regularly. A valuable tool for all those who not only want to write their book, but also want to bring it up to publishing standards visually.
Who is this book for?
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For people who want to write their first book and are looking for a modern, practical guide.
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For experienced authors who are interested in the smart use of AI.
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For entrepreneurs, coaches or self-employed people who want to pass on their knowledge in book form.
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For all those who like to write - but finally want to really complete a project.
"Writing books 2.0" is more than just a reference book: it is a workbook, a book of reflection - and sometimes also an encouragement. Because good books are not created by tools - but by people who bring clarity, depth and attitude to their work. This book helps you to develop exactly that.
More information about the book
Details about the book:
Paperback, softcover, 226 pages
ISBN-13: 978-3-69211-001-1
Price: 19,90 Euro
Available via BoD, Amazon & bookstores