I Tried To Write A Novel With AI (here's what happened)

The video starts by researching a high-demand, low-competition niche for a detective novel using Claude AI's research tool. The goal is to find a niche where the book will rank high in Amazon search results. The chosen niche is a murder mystery set on a plane with two middle-aged sisters as crime-solvers, fitting the 'cozy fiction' genre.

Plotting is introduced as a crucial step for AI novel writing. The author uses Claude's 'projects' feature to create a dedicated workspace. The process begins by brainstorming twist endings, refining them, and then developing character profiles. A 12-step mystery formula is adopted and Claude generates a detailed plot based on the established elements.

With the plotting complete, the writing phase begins. Claude writes the novel chapter by chapter, referencing the plotting documents. The author emphasizes a collaborative approach, reviewing and making changes to each chapter. After writing 15 chapters, they are combined into a single manuscript using Claude's more advanced Opus model for complex edits.

The initial draft is extended to over 50,000 words. ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are used as third-party editors to identify errors, which Claude (Opus model) then corrects. Finally, Claude polishes the entire manuscript to make it fun and easy to read, preparing it for publication.

A book cover is created using Google's Nana Banana AI image generator (accessed via Flow) and Canva. The author generates several images based on a prompt and then refines the favorite one. Canva is used for adding text (title, tagline, author name) and further design tweaks, ensuring it meets Kindle ebook size standards.

The formatted manuscript is then converted into a Kindle-ready file. Claude Opus formats the book for Kindle, which is then downloaded. Amazon's free Kindle Create software is used to import the formatted document, preview it, and export it as a KPF file.

The final step involves uploading and publishing the ebook on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). The book's title and subtitle are optimized for both SEO (search engine optimization) and GEO (generative engine optimization), leveraging the AI recommendation feed. Claude assists in crafting an engaging description and generating relevant keywords. The book is priced at $5, opting for a 70% royalty, and the AI content is disclosed.