In this episode, Mike sits down with the incredibly prolific Gini Graham Scott to explore how she manages a massive, multi-disciplinary career spanning books, films, games, and music.
Gini shares her unique philosophy of “playing life as a game” and demonstrates how she uses cutting-edge AI tools to streamline her creative process—from generating book illustrations and brainstorming chapter outlines to developing game mechanics. We dive deep into the practicalities of being a “Creative Director” of your own life, managing a global team of virtual assistants, and navigating the ethical complexities of AI in the modern publishing landscape.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Multi-Stream Creativity: How to tie different mediums (writing, gaming, film, music) together into a cohesive brand.
AI as a Tool: Practical ways to use AI for research, illustrations, and overcoming writer’s block without losing your personal voice.
Time Management & Delegation: How to manage multiple projects simultaneously by segmenting time and leveraging virtual assistants.
The Business of Indie Publishing: Insights into using platforms like Amazon, ACX, and SongTrader to monetize various creative outputs.