The AI-Powered Author: Free Tools to Level Up Your Writing | Ep. 170

Welcome to episode 170 of the Jason Sisam Show! It is hard to believe we have reached 170 episodes, but I couldn’t be more excited about where we are headed. In recent weeks, specifically in episodes 168 and 169, my tone has shifted because I’ve seen firsthand how artificial intelligence is changing the game for writers.

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The AI-Powered Author: Free Tools to Level Up Your Writing | Ep. 170

AI hasn’t just changed how I approach writing; it has transformed my developmental skills and how I process ideas from a blank page to a published book. My goal is to help you publish with confidence by providing sharp, single-purpose tools that handle the business side of authorship so you can get back to the craft you love.

The Future of Writing: Flowwriter Pro

I have been spending a lot of time lately developing a new tool that is a total game changer for the writing life. This new app, which I’m calling Flowwriter Pro (or perhaps Flowwriter Elite), is designed to be a clean, focused, and distraction-free editor. Unlike bloated software, this platform is built specifically for authors to organize chapters with drag-and-drop features, manage front and back matter, and even handle citations. One of the most exciting features is the ability to choose a trim size—like 6×9 or 5×8—and export a beautiful, print-ready PDF with professional touches like drop caps. While I’m still working out a few kinks, I’ll soon be opening it up to a hand-selected few for testing before making it available for free.

Creative Brainstorming and Character Building

[00:07:59] Because I am an author first, I started building these tools because I got tired of paying for expensive, bloated platforms. One of the most fun tools I’ve added to my site is the Character Name Generator. By utilizing artificial intelligence, you can select your genre—whether it’s Medieval, Biblical, or even Sci-Fi—and generate unique names instantly. For example, you can find names like Percival Blackwater for a historical piece or Kreeblor for an alien fantasy. It’s a simple way to break through writer’s block and add flavor to your world-building with a single click.

Professionalizing Your Print Book

[00:10:56] Another major hurdle for indie authors is the technical side of cover design, specifically barcodes. Most places charge $25 to $30 for a single barcode, which I find unnecessary. To solve this, I created a Barcode Generator. You simply input your ISBN, your genre, and your retail price, and it generates a high-quality, transparent PNG or print-ready PDF. It even includes the EAN price code off to the side, which is often an optional but professional-looking addition to your back cover. This allows you to hand off a perfect file to your designer without the extra overhead.

Marketing Made Easy: Back Cover Copy

[00:13:17] Perhaps the most powerful tool currently available is the Back Cover Copy Generator. We all know that writing the book is one thing, but writing the copy that sells the book is a different beast. This tool allows you to upload your entire manuscript in Word, PDF, or EPUB format. Using the Claude AI engine, it analyzes your story and generates three-paragraph descriptions, one-paragraph pitches, and even a single-sentence “hook”. I tested this with my own book, Divine Providence, and it perfectly captured the emotional, heartwarming narrative of a family waiting for a Christmas miracle.

A Commitment to Privacy and Innovation

I know what you’re thinking: “Jason, I’m uploading my whole manuscript to your site?”. I want to be very clear about privacy—your manuscript is processed securely and deleted immediately after the copy is generated. We do not store your data, and we certainly do not use it to train AI. I am building these resources using incredible platforms like Replit and Claude AI, which have allowed me to create software that solves real problems for authors. These tools are currently free because I want to help you take your message to the next level and, quite literally, change the world with your words.