Personas and Styles Sample ( Actual Mini/Macro Project): Authoring book to Online Coursework

FYI: my prompt was telling ChatGPT, "you are an author" with my own verbiage, response follows:

Here’s an efficient framework you can use to interact with your Subject Expert (SE), who admits they are “not a writer,” but has the domain knowledge you need to move your AI Biz Brokerage book (and eventual online course/mentorship program) forward toward the $33K/month plan.

Interaction Framework with Subject Expert (SE)

1. Set Clear Roles

You (Author): Structure, write, edit, and turn raw content into a book/course.
SE: Provide stories, insights, numbers, case studies, and real-world “war stories.”

👉 Phrase it like:“Think of me as your ghostwriter/translator—I just need your raw expertise, not polished writing.”

2. Capture SE’s Knowledge Efficiently

Since SE is not a writer, use methods that reduce friction:

Recorded Conversations (Zoom, phone, or AI transcription tools like Otter.ai):Have 30–45 minute focused sessions on one topic at a time (e.g., “How brokers qualify buyers,” “Common pitfalls in deals,” “Valuing businesses in niche sectors”).
Prompt Sheets / Bullet Questions:Send SE 5–7 prompts ahead of time so they just talk. Example:
Voice Notes: Ask SE to drop 2–5 minute voice notes anytime he thinks of a story or tip.

3. Chunk the Book into Modules

Present the project in “digestible chunks” tied to your eventual course:

Part 1: Foundations (business brokerage basics, case studies)
Part 2: AI in Action (tools, workflows, efficiencies)
Part 3: Building a Practice (mentoring, scaling, $33K/month model)

👉 Each conversation with SE feeds one “module.” You later reframe into book chapters and course lessons.

4. Iterative Feedback Loop

You write draft summaries → SE reacts verbally.
Don’t send SE long drafts to edit—he’ll stall. Instead:
Capture his corrections in voice or bullet format, not redlines.

5. Motivate by Vision

Keep SE excited by reminding him:

6. Efficient Workflow

Topic Selection: You pick the topic.
Expert Session: SE speaks for 30 min (recorded).
Draft Creation: You summarize into 3–5 pages.
Feedback: SE provides voice notes (“add this,” “take this out”).
Polish & Build: You expand into chapter + course script.

✅ Bottom Line:Don’t ask SE to “write” or “edit.” Instead, extract knowledge verbally, chunk it into modules, and only ask for quick reactions. That keeps momentum, ensures accuracy, and moves the book/course forward quickly.

Would you like me to design a sample “first 3 sessions outline” (topics + questions) so you can immediately schedule calls with the SE and start building chapters?

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