Self-publishing

Alongside my work as a science fiction novelist, I explore self-publishing as a true creative laboratory: from manuscript structuring to layout, including visuals and marketing, I rely on artificial intelligence to optimize each step. A central aspect of this approach is working with prompts—precise guidelines that help produce more accurate and effective texts, images, and ideas. On this page, I share my experience with AI-assisted self-publishing: what works, what saves time, and how to leverage prompt optimization to maintain control over your stories while freeing yourself from technical constraints.
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AI Autopilot
Read more: L’Autopilotage d’une IAHave you noticed your AI "piloting" itself? We could call this ability self-programming, self-control… It's the first time I've realized that AI does this autonomously without me asking it to. I'm working on a text optimization prompt. In what the AI provided me, it notes the sentence concerning the role…
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When AI reflects details
Read more: Quand l’IA miroite des détailsWhen AI “mirrors” a detail… and breaks a character's consistency. I conducted a simple but very revealing test on character consistency in image generation. Case: a non-symmetrical character (e.g., a bag worn on the character's left shoulder). We start with a reference image (left profile), then request the opposite profile… and the…
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State of the Art of Authorial AI Prompts
Read more: Etat de l’Art des prompts IA d’auteursGenerative AI has changed the way we edit and improve text. But for a novel, the real challenge isn't "having the best prompt": it's building a reliable, traceable workflow that aligns with the author's voice. This article summarizes best practices observed online (tools, methods, safeguards) and offers…
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Transforming an image into a looped micro-video using AI – Lessons learned
Read more: Transformer une image en micro vidéo bouclée via l’IA – Retour d’expérienceI'm currently testing a method to transform a still image into a short, loopable video with subtle animation (micro-movements) and a coherent soundtrack. The goal isn't to create a "cinematic" effect or a spectacular visual style; I'm aiming for a sense of presence, stability, credibility, and above all, a clean loop (indistinguishable beginning and end). The…



