Listen "EP 053// Writing my thoughts cover to cover Feat. Mazin Shaikh"
Episode Synopsis
It's been around 11 months since I had a guest on the podcast, excuse the rusty-ness. This week I chat with Mazin, an author of Motivational Days 101, Reflections and Beyond the Boardroom. We discuss everything from AI in writing, social media, feeling FOMO, life as a writer and obviously digressing into an rant. Regardless, tune in and enjoy!Checkout his books: https://tally.so/r/mKWQaXtimestamps:00:00 - intro01:13 - ChatGPT, Gemini, LLMs, AI and creative writing03:55 - Journey of writing from 2018-2025 in self help genre07:16 - Taking courses on creative writing vs writing to express09:50 - Curating thoughts vs original thoughts 13:00 - Trying to differentiate oneself, being original14:41 - Designing a book cover 17:21 - Background in writing? How does one become eligible20:11 - Murakami, daily pages, writing rap22:00 - Feedback on writing, who take it from?24:09 - Balancing engagement/likes with being authentic 25:50 - Success as a writer 33:46 - Finances as an author 38:42 - Publishing a book a day42:11 - Ramzan routine in 202545:44 - PRESPECTIVE and rantMore Mazin www.linkedin.com/in/imazinshaikh/https://x.com/mazinshkNote: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)Thanks for listening!
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