Embarking on an unexpected journey with ChatGPT-4, I uncovered its potential to revolutionize the way I translate my German texts into English. — A few days ago, after gaining access to ChatGPT-4, I didn’t immediately know what to do with it. Then, by chance, DeepL, the program I use to translate German texts into English, experienced performance issues one day. So, I quickly switched to ChatGPT to see if the program could also…

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to become addicted to our devices. We check our phones constantly, scroll through social media for hours, and rarely take a break from the digital world. However, recent studies have shown that taking a break from technology and going on a digital detox…

Let’s make one thing clear: writing 5,000 words a day is not for the faint of heart. It takes effort, dedication, and a strong mindset to achieve this level of productivity. But if you’re serious about writing, and you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, these five steps will help you reach your goal in no time. Step 1: Write Every Day Without Exception If you’re currently a sporadic writer who manages to churn out a few hundred words a day, don’t expect to hit the 5000-word mark overnight. That’s a recipe for burnout and disappointment. Instead, start with a small, achievable goal and build up your writing stamina over time.

After introducing two popular story structures in the last articles — the three-act structure and the five-act structure — today I’ll show you a metastructure that you can mix with the other two, very specific structures. Welcome to the Hero’s Journey. — The hero’s journey is a timeless narrative structure that has captivated audiences for centuries. This structure, which was popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell, involves a protagonist who goes on a journey, faces challenges and obstacles, and ultimately emerges victorious and changed.

Every professional writer should know the basic toolbox of storytelling. — Last week I wrote about the essential characteristics of stories written according to what we call the three-act structure. But of course, this way of storytelling is not the only one possible. At least as well established is the five-act structure, which is the subject of today’s discussion. The five-act…

Today, I want to give you a brief but complete overview of what the famous three-act structure in literature is all about and how it can help you improve your writing and engage your readers. — What is the three-act structure? Three-act structure is a storytelling technique and dramaturgical structure divided into three parts: (1) the setup, (2) the confrontation, and (3) the resolution. Typically, each act is marked by a climax of some sort, which marks the transition between each act

I asked Chat GPT about the sources it was trained with. Here are the answers — I was curious what datasets ChatGPT was fed during its training phase, so I asked. It turns out that asking this question just once is not enough. The more I asked, the more detailed the answers became. Here comes the question session where I got ChatGPT to give me a…

990 dollars in the first five days Disclaimer: In this article, I state all amounts in US dollars, although I publish in Germany, and the relevant currency for me is the Euro. I decided to quote in dollars because most of the readers on Medium are probably better at calculating in dollars than in euros. My best start since I started working as a writer The current…

Higher frequency equals higher earnings. — After experimenting with longer intervals between my novel releases in 2021, I returned to a two-month frequency this year. The impact on my earnings has been dramatic. After taking in $37,138.93 for the entire year of 2021, my KDP dashboard already shows revenue of $41,543.16 on October 12, 2022. So…