How I Wrote 40+ AI Books in One Year (No Ghostwriter, No Excuses)

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Yes, 40+ books.
No, I didn’t hire ghostwriters.
And no, I’m not a machine.

I’m just someone who realised early that AI + focus + systems can turn you into a content-producing powerhouse.

If you're a creator, educator, entrepreneur, or just curious, this post will show you how I used ChatGPT and clarity of purpose to do something most people thought was impossible.

It Started with One Book and a Big Question

After leaving a secure job to build ReThynk AI, I asked myself:
“What if I could package everything I’m learning into books… and help others skip the trial and error?”

My first book was slow.
The second one was smoother.
By the third, I had built a system.

And the rest followed — book by book, day by day.

The 5-Step System I Used to Write 40+ Books

1. Pick a Micro-Niche That Solves a Real Problem
Every book had a clear purpose:

“ChatGPT Prompts for Business Writing”

“AI for LinkedIn Branding”

“Prompt Engineering for Influencers”

No vague titles. Just problems and solutions.

2. Use AI to Draft New Idea, But Edit with Intention
I used ChatGPT to:

Brainstorm titles and TOC

Generate 60–70% of the raw content

Turn prompts into chapters

But I manually edited everything for clarity, tone, and originality.

3. Create a Template Once — Then Reuse
I built my own:

Book intro and preface formats

Prompt formatting blocks

Call-to-action and Amazon description layout

This turned every new book into a plug-and-play project.

4. Write Every Day. Even When It’s Ugly.
Most people wait for inspiration.
I set a 2-hour writing window daily.
Even 500 words/day = 15,000/month = A BOOK.

5. Publish Without Perfectionism
I use Amazon KDP.
My mindset: Done > Perfect.
Each book got better with feedback.

I focused on helping people now, not waiting 6 months for perfect prose.

Lessons I Learned Along the Way

AI doesn’t make you a writer. But it makes you consistent.
It’s not about speed. It’s about systems.
People don’t buy books — they buy clarity, shortcuts, and trust.
The more niche the topic, the more it sells.

What These Books Did for Me

Built a global brand in AI education
Helped thousands of people get started with ChatGPT
Opened doors to podcasts, guest lectures, and keynote speaking
Created a passive income stream I never had before

And the biggest reward?
Messages from readers saying, “Your book changed how I work.”

Want to Write Your First AI Book?
You don’t need to be a writer.
You don’t need a publisher.
You just need a message, a system — and maybe passion like me.

Comment “BOOK” below and I’ll share the prompt I use to create my Table of Contents. No strings attached.

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