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Book Labs

Professional writer Derek Lewis and tech author John Willis talk about books, publishing, subject matter expertise, AI, and more as they interview literary agents, publishers, ghostwriters, tech experts, award-winning authors, and others all for the sole purpose of showing you how to share your insights and expertise with the world, including their proprietary process, the Frankendraft™ Method.

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    Can You Write a Good Book with AI?

    The Book Labs Podcast with Derek Lewis & John WillisWith so many tools now available, more people are asking: Can AI help me write a book? In this episode, Derek Lewis and John Willis explore that question from both practical and personal perspectives.Drawing from their own experience writing books like Rebels of Reason and Deming’s Journey to Profound Knowledge, they share how AI can support the creative process—and why it’s not a replacement for a strong Method or clear intent.You'll hear:Why a proven process like the Frankendraft™ Method is still essentialWhere AI tools fit into each stage of nonfiction book developmentHow AI can help with research, voice experimentation, and revisionThe role of personal insight, context, and story in creating a meaningful bookReal examples of how AI improved efficiency—without replacing human judgmentWhether you're writing your first book or looking to refine your process with new tools, this episode offers a thoughtful take on how AI can complement, not replace, the craft of authorship.

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    Book Labs Origin Story

    Writing with the Russian mob, a greedy ghostwriter, and the genesis of Lewis & Willis Books Labs.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Professional writer Derek Lewis and tech author John Willis talk about books, publishing, subject matter expertise, AI, and more as they interview literary agents, publishers, ghostwriters, tech experts, award-winning authors, and others all for the sole purpose of showing you how to share your insights and expertise with the world, including their proprietary process, the Frankendraft™ Method.

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Lewis and Willis Book Labs

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Professional writer Derek Lewis and tech author John Willis talk about books, publishing, subject matter expertise, AI, and more as they interview literary agents, publishers, ghostwriters, tech experts, award-winning authors, and others all for the sole purpose of showing you how to share your...

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Book Labs is created and hosted by Lewis and Willis Book Labs.
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