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Comment on My Radish Experiment – Part 1 by Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:55:09 +0000

In reply to Sashae Lane. Hi Sashae, I don't believe that option was there when I ran this experiment and I haven't really used the platform much since, other than to occasionally check my earnings. However, from what I can tell, this option is basically used with the wait to unlock model, and it specifies the number of episodes that readers can read for free before paying. So if it was set to 6, then the six most recent episodes would only be available for pay, but previous ones would all be free.

Comment on Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art by Carol

Carol — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:08:10 +0000

Very interesting! Great article’s

Comment on Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art by Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:15:01 +0000

I used Playground AI to create an avatar on Linktree in a anime fashion – to use for the smaller “Messenger” and “feed” ads (since I have an illustrated cover, and then paid for stock photography for the Story and other versions of the ad.

I have a real issue with using AI for things that people are trying to make a living at. So, like you, I have paid for custom photography and I pay artists for custom illustrated covers, purchased stock photo packages and paid designers for ads. And that isn’t changing. I won’t change or compromise on that.

But the illusteated artwork that I’d normally just do without? Anyway, between the CapCut Pro reel template and the work I did to create a reel + all the sized ads and the recommended settings? My CPC for traffic campaigns is often less than .20 per click (depending on whether a weekend or weekday, etc), and was driving 20+ subscribers to my newsletter per day.

Yes, it’s all money out of my pocket, so from that perspective, I try my best to be ethical and hold the line. But sometimes, the ease and speed with which I can do a small thing using the AI art does make a difference.

And now I’m feeling guilty and feel like I need to go get new avatars done for my Linktr.ee by one of my artist peoples. *sigh* Gee, thanks Ginger.

Comment on My Radish Experiment – Part 1 by Sashae Lane

Sashae Lane — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:59:04 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m just about to publish on Radish for the first time and your information clarified a lot of things for me. The one thing I don’t get, though, is the “Last Holdback Episode’ box. Can you shed any light on that? Thanks again for taking the time to share.

Comment on Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art by mahalobay

mahalobay — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:36:54 +0000

Hi Ginger,
As a visual artist turned literary ninja, I feel like I have the visual aspects down (yes, I have an AI-generated video edit for my book, you may shake your fist at me 🙂 )

What I am lacking in, however, is the process of creating these ad campaigns and interpreting the results. Would love to see a more indepth article about some of the settings for these ads, different types of ads and how they might work/not work for different authors, etc.

Thanks!

Comment on Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art by Emma17

Emma17 — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:55:38 +0000

Really interesting piece. Thanks, Ginger.

Comment on Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art by flyfizzi

flyfizzi — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:41:08 +0000

What I’ve noticed from using AI for experiments is that AI seems unaware there exists somewhere outside the USA. When I use it for blurbs it makes assumptions based on the story being set in the USA – it never is- and all the pictures have an America slant. I’m not sure why. AI must surely be used in Europe- where I am. And further afield. Completely confused of Compton (UK).

Comment on Two Reasons Why I hate AI Art and Advertising by Sue Denver

Sue Denver — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:43:14 +0000

In reply to Serrada. Ooh, and I thought MY searches were impossible(!) If Ginger is willing to kick in $2K for a photo shoot -- I vote for you to get it.

Comment on Two Reasons Why I hate AI Art and Advertising by amchanson

amchanson — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:38:41 +0000

I do not use AI for my book covers. I did recently use a paid version of ChatGPT to generate some AI images of scenes from my novels to use for Facebook Ads. For the first month that I ran them, they generated twice as many sales as I had received for the three months prior when I was running FB ads with non AI generated images that included my book cover.

I do agree that I much prefer book covers that are designed by a professonal book illustrator or designer. I am not yet willing to skimp on that. However, AI does seem to be helpful in coming up with new ideas to drive engagement to my ads.

Comment on Two Reasons Why I hate AI Art and Advertising by Serrada

Serrada — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:32:09 +0000

(Let’s try again.) I agree with you, but I can not find the images I want; I have time to write or search images, not both. Worse, I don’t know the area well enough to know if the images are even from the right area! The listings are not always correct. So that leaves us trying to generate images and asking friends if they look right.