AI The Stream of Thought: Mastering Generative AI Through Prompt Engineering

by David Gillette

Unlock the Power of Generative AIGenerative AI is reshaping our world, but how do you move beyond the buzzwords to actually make it work for you? Step into the digital woodshed with prompt engineer David for an engaging, insightful guide into the heart of AI creativity. Forget dry technical manuals; this is a friendly, fireside chat (if the fire was silicon!) revealing the practical craft of talking to AI.


Mastering the CraftThrough relatable stories and clear explanations, you'll journey from understanding core concepts like LLMs and Diffusion Models to mastering the art of prompt engineering. Discover the power of Clarity, Specificity, and Iteration. Learn essential techniques from Chain-of-Thought to Personas, and even peek under the hood to tune parameters like Temperature. See these principles applied in real-world examples across writing, coding, and visual design—making complex ideas feel intuitive and accessible.

Learn and Create with ConfidencePacked with wisdom nuggets and mindful of ethical considerations, this book offers a fun learning experience, transforming potential frustration into confident collaboration. Unlock the potential of generative AI and start creating with purpose and skill.

141 pages, Paperback

Published May 18, 2025

About the author

David Gillette was an American paleontologist best known for his discovery of the dinosaur Diplodocus hallorum in 1985, and more recently for his work studying Pleistocene megafauna such as glyptodonts. At the time of its discovery, Diplodocus hallorum was the longest dinosaur known.