Week 12: Notebook LM: Writing and Music Production
Abstract
This week's creative journey reflected the beautiful balance between mythology, music, storytelling, and AI-assisted productivity. From reworking the Josephine Marlin novel in third-person limited POV to releasing two powerful tracks—THUNDER GOD’S MIGHT and FREYJA’S LAMENT—and exploring Gemini’s image generation capabilities, each step was driven by curiosity, focus, and soul. Google’s recent updates to Canvas and Notebook LM opened new creative doors, even as AI's limitations reminded me of the irreplaceable human spark.
Journal Entries – March 17th to March 21st
March 17th to March 19th: A New Perspective on Josephine Marlin
I’ve used these days to continue with the rewrite of the first book in my Josephine Marlin novel series, A Friend in Need. The switch to third-person limited point of view has proved challenging. But I endure.
March 20th: THUNDER GOD’S MIGHT – A Warrior’s Anthem
🎸 Release Alert! 🎸
Today marked the release of Wrecked and Ready’s fourth track for the Valhalla album, titled THUNDER GOD’S MIGHT. This track is a heavy metal tribute to the Viking king, Odin.
March 21st: FREYJA'S LAMENT – A Tale of Sacrifice and Knowledge
Another milestone in music production arrived today with the composition of FREYJA'S LAMENT, for Wrecked and Ready’s Valhalla album. A poetic blend of myth, melody, and might.
This week's creative journey explored the integration of AI into writing and music production. Key milestones included rewriting Josephine Marlin in third-person limited POV, producing mythologically rich tracks for the Valhalla album, and experimenting with image creation using Gemini. Additionally, updates from Google’s Canvas and Notebook LM signaled major advances in AI’s creative potential. These insights highlight the delicate balance between technology and personal artistry.
Journal Entries – March 17th to March 21st
March 17th to March 19th: A New Perspective on Josephine Marlin
I’ve used these days to continue with the rewrite of the first book in my Josephine Marlin novel series, A Friend in Need. The switch to third-person limited point of view has proved challenging. But I endure.
March 20th: THUNDER GOD’S MIGHT – A Warrior’s Anthem
🎸 Release Alert! 🎸
Today marked the release of Wrecked and Ready’s fourth track for the Valhalla album, titled THUNDER GOD’S MIGHT. This track is a heavy metal tribute to the Viking king, Odin.
March 21st: FREYJA'S LAMENT – A Tale of Sacrifice and Knowledge
Another milestone in music production arrived today with the composition of FREYJA'S LAMENT, for Wrecked and Ready’s Valhalla album. A poetic blend of myth, melody, and might.
Episode 3 of 12: Using Tech to Further My Creative Process (AI)
In the third installment of my series, "From Then to Now," I delve into a pivotal moment in my creative journey: the year 2024, when I began integrating AI tools into my artistic process. This episode offers an intimate look at how these technologies have influenced my work across various mediums.
Reflections on AI and Creativity
This week’s work in writing and music production reaffirmed my belief that AI is a tool, not a creator. Whether it’s helping refine a song’s audio quality, generating preliminary concepts, or testing different writing perspectives, AI can streamline creative processes. However, the soul of creativity remains firmly in human hands.
📌 Key Takeaways from this Week: ✅ AI can help transform writing perspectives, but it cannot replace an author’s unique voice.
✅ Heavy metal storytelling is an art form—Valhalla continues to evolve into a mythology-driven masterpiece.
✅ Ethereal music and mythology go hand in hand—Songs for the Goddess captures the poetry of nature.
✅ Creativity is about balance—AI-assisted tools can enhance, but not dictate, artistic expression.
Conclusion
This week’s creative journey reinforced something essential: AI is a brilliant co-pilot, but never the pilot. Whether refining songs or experimenting with novel structure, I’m reminded that technology works best when it supports my voice—not when it tries to speak for me. The updates to Google Canvas and Notebook LM hint at exciting possibilities ahead, especially as tools grow more intuitive and collaborative. Still, as I move forward, I’ll continue to lead with intention, myth, and melody—letting the art, not the algorithm, guide the way.