0TSP: Episode Three
Asking ChatGPT to help me write a synopsis for the book
I have basic knowledge on how to work with ai, my partner is the real whiz and I’ve been picking up bits and pieces from him.
I love writing. I’m never going to stop. I get a lot of joy from being creative.
But I also don’t have a ton of experience in communications writing such as bios, synopsis, press releases etc. Things that generally have a certain way of doing them.
I also had used up a lot of juice that week in other areas and thought it would be fun to see what ChatGPT came up with!
Here is the site I used, I didn’t create an account or nuffin.
Me
could you suggest a good simple synopsis of a poetry and prose book that is following the story of a lonely woman trying to find meaning and purpose in her life and make connections? It is about love and loss and processing trauma.
ChatGPT
"In this poetry and prose book, we follow the journey of a lonely woman who is searching for meaning and purpose in her life. Through her experiences of love and loss, she navigates the complexities of processing trauma and finding healing. The book delves into themes of loneliness, grief, and the human desire for connection. Through her introspection and reflections, the woman ultimately discovers a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to those who have struggled with similar challenges."
Me
Can you generate another synopsis for the book from before but also include themes of time travel, rebirth or reincarnation, and nature in the synopsis?
ChatGPT
"This poetry and prose book tells the story of a lonely woman who, through time travel, discovers the depths of her past lives and the interconnectedness of all beings. As she explores themes of rebirth and reincarnation, she also comes to understand the healing power of nature and the importance of preserving the environment. Through her journey, she confronts her own traumas and losses, finding hope and meaning in her quest for connection and purpose. The book weaves together a powerful narrative of love, loss, and self-discovery, set against a backdrop of time and the natural world."
Me
Could you create a revision of that synopsis but instead of focusing on "the power of nature" to comment on human's place within nature and what we can learn from each other?
ChatGPT
"In this poetry and prose book, a lonely woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery, traversing the boundaries of time to understand her place in the natural world. As she grapples with themes of rebirth and reincarnation, she discovers the profound interconnectedness of all beings and the lessons that humans can learn from nature. The book explores the complex relationship between humanity and the environment, highlighting the importance of respecting and preserving the natural world. Through her introspection and reflections, the woman ultimately finds a sense of connection and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to those who seek to deepen their relationship with nature and the world around them."
Me
could you suggest a good simple synopsis of a poetry and prose book that is following the journey of a lonely woman trying to find meaning and purpose in her life and make connections? It is about love and loss and processing trauma, as well as learning from the human and non-human world around them. In the book, she explores time travel, death and reincarnation, rebirth, change, and grief.
Chatgpt
"This poetry and prose book follows the journey of a lonely woman who seeks meaning and purpose in her life while processing trauma, love, and loss. Along the way, she discovers the importance of making connections with both human and non-human beings, and learns from the lessons of the natural world. The book explores themes of time travel, death and reincarnation, rebirth, change, and grief, as the woman delves into her own past and the interconnectedness of all things. Through her reflections and introspection, she ultimately finds hope, healing, and a renewed sense of self, offering inspiration to those who are also on a journey of self-discovery."
Me
That is perfect! Could you simplify it even further?
ChatGPT
Sure, here's a simpler synopsis:
"This poetry and prose book tells the story of a lonely woman searching for meaning and connection. Through exploring themes of love, loss, and trauma, she discovers the lessons of the natural world and delves into the mysteries of time, death, and reincarnation. This journey leads to a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to others on their own path of self-discovery."
I hope this simplified version meets your needs!
Me
Could you rewrite this synopsis and change it so that she learns lessons from nature and animals instead of discovering the lessons?
CHATGPT
"This poetry and prose book follows the journey of a lonely woman who seeks meaning and connection. Through exploring themes of love, loss, and trauma, she learns invaluable lessons from the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. As she delves into the mysteries of time, death, and reincarnation, this connection with the natural world becomes even more profound. Through her journey, she discovers a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to others on their own path of self-discovery."
Me
This has been the best synopsis you have created so far: "This poetry and prose book tells the story of a lonely woman searching for meaning and connection. Through exploring themes of love, loss, and trauma, she discovers the lessons of the natural world and delves into the mysteries of time, death, and reincarnation. This journey leads to a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to others on their own path of self-discovery."
Could you create three more that focus one different themes in the book?
ChatGPT
Sure, I'd be happy to create three more synopses focusing on different themes in the book! Here they are:
"In this poetry and prose book, a lonely woman navigates the complex emotions of love, loss, and grief. Through her journey, she delves into the mysteries of time, death, and reincarnation, seeking answers to life's most profound questions. Along the way, she discovers the healing power of the natural world and the importance of connection, offering hope and inspiration to others struggling to find meaning in their own lives."
"This poetry and prose book explores the themes of rebirth and change as a lonely woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As she grapples with the complexities of time, death, and reincarnation, she learns invaluable lessons from the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. Through her reflections and introspection, she discovers a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to those seeking to transform their own lives."
"Through the lens of a lonely woman's journey of self-discovery, this poetry and prose book explores the interconnectedness of all beings. As she confronts her own trauma and past lives, she discovers the lessons of the natural world and the importance of respecting and preserving the environment. Through her introspection and reflections, she finds hope and healing, offering inspiration to others seeking to deepen their connection with the world around them."
I hope these additional synopses are helpful!
Me
Could you write a short biography of less than 4000 characters for the author of the book you've been creating a synopsis for?
ChatGPT
[Author's Name] is a writer and poet with a passion for exploring the mysteries of the human experience. With a background in creative writing and psychology, [Author's Name] crafts poetic and evocative prose that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and trauma. Their work is deeply rooted in the natural world, drawing inspiration from the rhythms and cycles of the earth and the animals that inhabit it. Through their writing, [Author's Name] seeks to offer hope and inspiration to those on their own journey of self-discovery, inviting readers to reflect on their place in the world and the interconnectedness of all beings. When they're not writing, [Author's Name] enjoys hiking, meditation, and spending time with their beloved pets.
What I created:
rebecca leanne claire gimblett is a writer and poet with a passion for exploring the mysteries of the human experience. With a background in creative writing and psychology, gimblett crafts poetic pieces and evocative prose that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and trauma. Their work is deeply rooted in the world, drawing inspiration from the rhythms and cycles of the earth and the animals that inhabit it. Through their writing, gimblett seeks to offer hope and inspiration to those on their own journey of self-discovery, inviting readers to reflect on their place in the world and the interconnectedness of all beings. When they're not writing, gimblett enjoys gardening, playing games, and spending time with their beloveds. Follow their current writing projects on dearapocalypse.com/blog, connect with them on instagram via @gimblett , or become a patron at patreon.com/postcardpoetry.
Later…. Me
That is incredible. That is the author of the book, Hauntings at the Hour of Noon. This poetry and prose book follows the journey of a lonely woman who seeks meaning and purpose in her life while processing trauma, love, and loss. Along the way, she discovers the importance of making connections with both human and non-human beings, and learns lessons from the natural world. The book explores themes of time travel, death and reincarnation, rebirth, change, and grief, as the woman delves into her own past and the interconnectedness of all things. Through her reflections and introspection, she ultimately finds hope, healing, and a renewed sense of self, offering inspiration to those who are also on a journey of self-discovery.
Could you give a concise synopsis of the book from this information?
ChatGPT
Sure, here's a concise synopsis:
"Hauntings at the Hour of Noon" is a poetry and prose book that tells the story of a woman's journey towards healing and self-discovery. Through exploring themes of love, loss, and trauma, she discovers the lessons of the natural world and delves into the mysteries of time, death, and reincarnation. This journey leads to a renewed sense of self and purpose, offering hope and inspiration to others on their own path of self-discovery.
And here is what Gatekeeper Press edited it to:
rebecca leanne claire gimblett is a writer and poet with a passion for exploring the mysteries of the human experience. With a
background in creative writing and psychology, they craft poetic pieces and evocative prose delving into the complexities of love,
loss, and trauma. Their work is deeply rooted in the world, drawing inspiration from the rhythms and cycles of the earth and the animals that inhabit it. Through their writing, gimblett seeks to offer hope and inspiration to those on their own journey of self-discovery, inviting readers to reflect on their place in the world and the interconnectedness of all beings. When they're not writing,
gimblett enjoys gardening, playing games, and spending time with their beloveds. Follow their current writing projects on
dearapocalypse.com/blog, connect with them on Instagram via @gimblett, or become a patron at patreon.com/postcardpoetry.