How Writers and Artists are Producing More with Less Effort
AI has upped the game for artists and writers. Are you afraid of being left behind?
In this episode, Nathan Segal joins Tim to talk about his journey from being fired from his job at a school (with no prospects) to building a prolific career with 1,027+ published articles and 13 books. Nathan shares how AI is transforming creative work, how he accidentally discovered a business in adult colouring books, and the ethical dilemmas of using AI for content creation.
He also breaks down his creative process for generating stunning AI-assisted artwork, the unexpected roadblocks, and the massive opportunities for entrepreneurs and creators willing to embrace AI.
If you’ve ever doubted AI’s role in professional art or writing, this episode will challenge your thinking.
Remember, AI is not here to replace creativity. It’s here to amplify it. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or an entrepreneur looking to stand out, embracing AI now could be your smartest move yet.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Meet Nathan Segal (00:02)
- How a job loss led to a career in writing (01:18)
- How creativity can fuel or sabotage success (04:14)
- How Nathan’s AI colouring book business started and took off (05:26)
- How AI is making professional design work easier (07:47)
- Copyright issues around AI art (11:56)
- Leveraging AI as augmented intelligence (14:17)
- How Midjourney, Canva, and Photoshop work together for high-quality AI art (18:49)
- Crafting effective prompts for AI-generated images (22:42)
- How the right visuals skyrocket engagement in marketing (28:04)
- What it takes to get AI-generated images right (29:34)
- Playing with AI tools to unlock their full potential (31:28)
- Quick-fire questions with Nathan (35:01)
Quotes
“This is what really good writing and really good choice of imagery does. It creates a more emotive connection with our audience.” – Tim Hyde
“ Be willing to play and be willing to muck up, but you keep playing with it. And a big part of this thing is prompt engineering.” – Nathan Segal
Resources
Get in touch with NATHAN SEGAL
Website: https://www.nathansegalart.biz/myportfolio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansegal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathansegalart
