Carlos Ruiz
Non-Fiction Author from Madrid, Spain
Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction Author from Madrid, Spain
Non-Fiction
Carlos was a prolific non-fiction writer, but he spent 60% of his time on research, outlining, and drafting. With only 12-15 hours per week to dedicate to writing, he was publishing just 2-3 books per year. His research process was scattered across spreadsheets, notes, and browser tabs. He struggled to maintain consistency in voice and structure across multiple books.
At a writing conference, Carlos attended a workshop where a fellow author showed how Publisheds' AI Writer helped her structure complex non-fiction topics. He was intrigued by the research organization and template features.
"I went from publishing 2 books per year to 12. AI Writer isn't replacing me—it's freeing me from busywork so I can focus on what I do best: researching and thinking."
Carlos integrated Publisheds' AI Writer into his workflow. He uses it to organize research, create detailed outlines, and generate first drafts. He focuses on research and editorial direction while AI handles structural writing. His books now maintain consistent quality and voice. The Keyword Explorer helps him identify high-demand topics before committing 3 months to research.
Carlos had always been passionate about writing, particularly non-fiction books on business, psychology, and personal development. Over five years, he'd published a respectable catalog—about 2-3 books annually. But he felt frustrated. He had so many more ideas than he could execute, and he was burning out.
The problem wasn't inspiration or motivation. It was logistics. Non-fiction requires deep research. For each book, Carlos spent 4-6 weeks just gathering sources, reading, and taking notes. Then another 3-4 weeks outlining and organizing his thoughts. By the time he started actually writing, he was mentally exhausted.
When he discovered Publisheds' AI Writer, he was skeptical. How could AI understand the nuanced topics he was researching? But he tried it anyway, and it changed everything.
The breakthrough came when he uploaded a collection of research materials for his book on behavioral economics. The AI analyzed the sources, identified key themes, and suggested a logical structure. Carlos spent 2 hours refining the outline instead of the usual 10. Then the AI generated a 15,000-word draft based on the outline and sources.
This isn't to say the AI did the work. Carlos still had to review every paragraph, fact-check, and add his unique insights and examples. But the rough draft gave him a scaffold to build on, rather than a blank page.
Using this new workflow, Carlos cut his writing time from 8 weeks per book to 3 weeks. He tripled his output.
But the real surprise was in quality. Carlos worried that rushing and using AI would dilute his work. The opposite happened. Because he spent less energy on mechanical writing, he had more mental capacity for editorial refinement. His books became better argued, better structured, and better written.
Within 18 months of adopting Publisheds, Carlos had published 18 new books. Four reached bestseller status. His revenue doubled. More importantly, he rekindled his love for writing. Instead of dreading the next manuscript, he was excited.
He now uses Publisheds' Keyword Explorer to identify trending topics before investing research time. If an idea won't have search demand, he pivots early. This saves him from wasting months on books that won't find an audience.
Today, Carlos publishes 12+ books per year, each maintaining his high quality standards. He's built a sustainable, scalable business doing what he loves.
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