Introduction Cheating is nothing new. From students scribbling formulas on their palms to employees falsifying numbers on spreadsheets, dishonesty has existed since humanity first learned how to measure success. But in the past few years, a new player has entered the cheating game. You are familiar with it: artificial intelligence. And it is not subtle … Read more
Introduction Artificial intelligence is no longer the future; it is very much the present. AI is popping up everywhere, from quirky startup pitches to boardroom meetings at the world’s biggest publishing companies. It’s impossible to avoid the noise. Everywhere you look, someone is breathlessly announcing that AI will either save publishing or tear it apart … Read more
Introduction Editing has always been the invisible labor behind every great piece of writing. Editors trim, reshape, polish, and sometimes entirely reconstruct a piece of work to give it life. It’s a job that demands eagle eyes, sharp intuition, and a good chunk of time. But in the digital age, editors are no longer working … Read more
Introduction A decade ago, self-publishing was still clawing for legitimacy. It was seen as a last resort for writers rejected by traditional publishers or unwilling to jump through the hoops of the slush pile. But fast-forward to today, and self-publishing has not only arrived but thrived—and now it has a high-powered partner: artificial intelligence. The … Read more
Introduction Let’s be honest: the publishing world isn’t exactly known for its calm, measured embrace of technological upheaval. The printing press took centuries to evolve. The rise of ebooks caused a small existential meltdown. And now? Artificial intelligence has entered the chat—and it’s not whispering. It’s rewriting manuscripts, pitching titles, predicting reader preferences, ghostwriting blog … Read more