Brave New Bookshelf

Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite

Are you intrigued by the fusion of technology and creativity? Does the potential of AI in reshaping the narrative of storytelling fascinate you? Then Brave New Bookshelf is just the podcast for you! Hosted by authors Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite, each episode takes you on a journey through the dynamic intersection of AI and literature. From the way AI is revolutionizing the creative process of writing and publishing, to its ethical use in augmenting the human touch in storytelling, our candid discussions and expert interviews debunk myths and uncover the groundbreaking role of AI in the literary world. Whether...

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Brave New Bookshelf

Episodes (65)

Feb 26th 65 - From Logic to Lore: Creating High-Demand Codexes with Dana Sacco from First Drafts
Feb 19th 64 - Beyond the New York Times Headlines with Coral Hart from Plot & Prose
Feb 12th 63 - Hybrid AI Cover Design and Kickstarter Success with Melinda Kucsera

Brave New Bookshelf

Feb 26, 2026
48 minutes
44 MB

In this episode, we welcome back prolific author and entrepreneur Dana Sacco to discuss her thriving new business venture, First Drafts. Dana reveals the technical secrets behind her "codexes"—comprehensive story bibles and outlines built using an intricate 50-prompt automation workflow in N8N—and explains how she uses tools like Antigravity and K-Lytics to ensure every story is market-ready. From managing high-demand flash sales to involving her family in the creative process, Dana provides a masterclass on how authors can use AI to scale their output, diversify their income, and turn a surplus of ideas into a booming publ...

Brave New Bookshelf

65 - From Logic to Lore: Creating High-Demand Codexes with Dana Sacco from First Drafts

Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite

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