Show Notes
Introduction
- Carrie Rollwagen’s background in writing and editing
- Acknowledgment of the difficulties and importance of grammar
- Introduction to the episode’s focus on writing in the age of AI
The Role of Writing in Business
- Writing as a communication tool in various business contexts
- Communicating with staff
- Developing and writing marketing strategies
- Working with marketing companies
- Writing for mental organization and stress relief
Carrie’s Writing Guides
- Purpose and design of the guides
- Target audience (busy business owners, professionals)
- Distillation of key takeaways from years of writing experience
- Quick overview of what the guides include
- Main guide length and format
- Focus on concise, actionable advice
Key Areas to Focus on for Writing Improvement
- Editing
- Misconceptions about editing
- Importance and benefits of reworking drafts
- Carrie’s personal affinity for the editing process
- Mention of the Editing Guide available for purchase
- Basic Grammar
- Importance of knowing fundamental grammar rules
- Tools like Grammarly and built-in grammar checkers
- Specific grammar rules and tricks included in the guides
Using AI in Writing
- Benefits of using AI for formulaic writing tasks
- AI for job descriptions
- AI for initial drafts
- Importance of learning to use AI effectively
- AI hallucinations and inaccuracies
- Tips for getting the best results from AI
- Carrie’s AI Guide and linked presentation
Additional Writing Resources
- StoryBrand and “Marketing Made Simple”
- Benefits for creating engaging content
- Usefulness in understanding and implementing marketing strategies
Writing for Stress Relief
- The value of journaling for business owners
- Tips on effective journaling included in the guides
- Benefits of morning pages for mental clarity and stress reduction
- Reference to “The Artist’s Way” book
Conclusion and Call to Action
- Overview of available writing guides and pricing
- Main Guide: $25
- Editing Guide: $5
- AI Guide: $5
- Bundle pricing: $30 for all guides
- Encouragement to prioritize writing in business
- Various benefits outlined
- Acknowledgment of the production team and podcast details
- Invitation to explore further resources through Carrie’s website and social media
Find full show notes, including links mentioned in this episode, at carrierollwagen.com.