I’m on a very tight budget so always looking at the bottom line. I currently pay the $20 chatGPT sub and it’s well worth it. But would it be cheaper to buy credits and use OpenAI which I can then use in Antigravity etc? Any insight/tips on getting the best bang for my budget gratefully received.

I am thinking of a million things so y'all need to help me narrow them down. What are things you would like to learn about for 2026? I know about running pen names - I am actually working on showing different methods so it works for different people (knowing I am awful at this but at the same time seem to have 5-6 pen names?) What else? I was thinking how to write X # of books for rapid releasing? Running this as a BUSINESS (ie Mindset) vs a hobby. Setting goals and making them happen. Talk to me people!!!

This is the prompt I start with when I am using Claude to edit a chapter. If I am writing WITH claude - I write the chapter then run this prompt: Review and refine this chapter for authenticity, voice, and flow. Work only within this chapter — do not summarize, condense, or alter the plot. Rewrite only where necessary to improve readability, pacing, and natural tone. Editing Focus 1. Flow & Authenticity Remove any phrasing that sounds AI-generated, repetitive, or mechanical. Keep the original tone, pacing, and emotional rhythm intact. Vary sentence structure for a natural reading experience. Strengthen transitions and paragraph flow where needed. 2. Dialogue & Voice Ensure dialogue feels natural and true to each character’s background and personality. Remove stiff or overly formal phrasing. Keep internal thoughts consistent with the POV character’s tone and mindset. 3. Outline & Continuity Confirm the chapter follows its outlined goal, complication, choice, and consequence. Maintain the correct POV character and emotional progression. Ensure relationships, motivations, and tone stay consistent with prior chapters. 4. Pacing & Scene Energy Tighten sections that drag or repeat information. Build tension and emotion through character action and reaction, not summary. End the chapter with forward momentum — emotionally or situationally — that leads naturally into the next one. 5. Genre & Tone Alignment Maintain consistency with the story’s world, tone, and genre. Keep any romantic, suspenseful, or emotional beats aligned with reader expectations. Preserve atmosphere and setting details without over-explaining. Output Goal: Produce a polished version of this chapter that feels natural, emotionally engaging, and true to the author’s intent — improving style and flow while keeping every plot beat and voice consistent with the original story.