From $5K/wk to $0: AI Killed My Career and Saved My Dreams

From a second grade fiction assignment to publishing over 30 books, Aaron Ryan’s journey shows us what it means to reclaim creativity after setbacks. 

Once thriving as a voiceover artist, Aaron faced an industry collapse brought on by AI and shifting economics. 

Instead of giving up, he pivoted to writing novels with the same passion that carried him through childhood readings of Lord of the Rings. His story is one of reinvention, resilience, and agency.

Interview Highlights: -Introduction: From voiceover decline to author success -Childhood spark: The Electric Boy story that started it all -Lord of the Rings obsession: Reading the same trilogy 40+ times -College dropout to entrepreneur: Choosing your own path -The voiceover goldmine: Making $5K+ per week -AI's devastating impact: From 30 jobs to 4 per week -Returning to writing: Publishing 30+ books in record time -Hollywood comes calling: Dissonance adapted for screen -The creative partnership: Working with his wife as editor -Standing against AI: Protecting human creativity -Focus determines reality: His success mantra -Advice for aspiring creators: Be uniquely yourself

Resources Mentioned: -Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien (https://amzn.to/3HU9bBj) -Dave Barry (https://amzn.to/4gjMLpH) -Stephen King's Bachman Books collection -Madeleine L'Engle 9https://amzn.to/3VHfJX0) -C.S. Lewis (https://amzn.to/3VfkXZV) -Dissonance Saga by Aaron Ryan (https://amzn.to/4nq9liC) -Forecast by Aaron Ryan (https://amzn.to/4ntbkTv) -The Slide by Aaron Ryan (https://amzn.to/47DVyR9)

Connect with Aaron: Website: authoraaronryan.com Facebook Group: Author Aaron Ryan Group All social links: dot.cards/authoraaronryan

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