From brain to bookshelf: publishing a memoir with AI in hours
Nancy A Shenker · Published July 15, 2026
I'm a 70-year-old marketing OG who wrote an AI book in 2017. Now, I'm publishing my memoir as a serialized graphic novel and self-help book, vibe-coding the entire process with AI.
I'm Nancy A Shenker, a brand marketing expert and CMO. I've been running my own marketing consultancy and content company since 2003. At 70, I'm an AI original, having written a book on AI and marketing back in 2017. (I'm also a mom and grandmother.)
As a writer and creator, I've been publishing my memoir as a serialized graphic novel and self-help book. While the words are all mine, I've used AI to 'vibe-code' the entire publishing process. That includes the marketing and promotion for this 'un-book.' You can see some of my publishing journey here: my publishing history.
The shift has been incredible. I used to spend countless hours on the mechanics of publishing and promotion. Now, with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and others, that entire workflow is streamlined.
The biggest win? I was able to go from 'brain to bookshelf' in just a few hours. This speed frees me up to enjoy my analog life more fully and dive into other growth projects, including a fractional CMO role for a woman-founded start-up. You can find my latest work at your nerve. This is just the beginning — the marketing and monetization are just starting.
Tools used
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Perplexity
- Canva
- Substack
- Leonardo
- shutterstock
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