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Checklists Are Life: Takeaways from Kelly Schrank’s AIIP Symposium Session

By Alyria “Aly” Salazar

I’ll admit it before I even get started: I am a checklist person. Always have been. There’s something deeply satisfying about writing down every step of a task, working through it methodically, and, best of all, checking each item off as I go. It keeps me organized, quiets the background noise in my brain, and it just feels good. So when I saw Kelly Schrank’s session on the AIIP Symposium schedule, “Human-Centered Workflows in an AI World: The Power of Comprehensive Checklists,” I felt completely seen before I even clicked on “join.”

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Real Information Artificial Intelligence Series: AI & Multimedia – for Good and Evil

Can You Believe What You See?

By Arthur Weiss

An apology: in my last post, I promised to look at dangers in AI for research and summarizing topics. That’s still on my list. In this post, I’m going to address another danger and explore what AI promises for multimedia.

DIY Marketing for Infopreneurs – Part 2: Tools and Results

by Kelly Berry

My Tools

As I work to become more visible online, I use a variety of subscription tools that make this task easier to accomplish for a team of one.

DIY Marketing for Infopreneurs – Part 1: Expanding my Marketing Sphere

by Kelly Berry

As with many AIIPers (I suspect), much of my work comes from referrals, word of mouth, and repeat business. Some of my fellow AIIP members have recommended me to clients, leading to more work (Go AIIP!)

How Small Steps Made a Big Impact

By Janel Kinlaw

Running a business as a solopreneur means wearing many hats and constantly juggling tasks, deadlines, and client needs. After eight years as a solopreneur, I’ve learned that it’s not always the big, dramatic changes that make the biggest difference—it’s the small, thoughtful changes to everyday processes that add up over time.

Why Human Creativity Outshines AI Writing

By Arthur Weiss

Editor’s note: This is part of a series covering what’s new and, more importantly, how infopreneurs can maximize the benefits of AI tools. This one is part of using AI in general.

In my last post, I looked at some typical uses for AI. In this post, I look at some of the dangers in depending on AI for writing / authorship. Despite what some like to think, the human brain is still a better tool even if AI tools are catching up.

Your Guide to Self-Publishing with Amazon Direct Publishing

By Denise Carter

Self-publishing a book can seem daunting, what with several options for doing so. Having recently completed my own self-publishing journey, I am now in a position to share my experience using Amazon Direct Publishing. I’ve learned that success comes down to careful planning, discipline, and taking advantage of the excellent tools Amazon provides.

Doing Research with Government Documents

By Jennifer Williams

Because the U.S. Federal Government conducts and funds so much research and publishes a wealth of information, there are government documents on an astonishing array of subjects.