Introduction Let’s cut to the chase: publishing is a brutal business. Margins are slim, reader attention spans are shorter than ever, and everyone’s shouting into the same overcrowded digital void. But amidst all the noise and disruption, a surprisingly helpful ally has emerged—artificial intelligence. And it’s not just for writing questionable student essays or generating … Read more
Introduction A few years ago, asking whether artificial intelligence could give publishers a competitive edge might’ve prompted nervous laughter or vague hand-waving toward “future potential.” Now, it’s a boardroom priority. Publishers are not just toying with AI—they’re integrating it into editorial pipelines, marketing strategies, rights management, and even slush pile reading. The question has shifted … Read more
Introduction The editor, once the silent architect behind every compelling story, every polished research paper, and every flawlessly flowing book, is now staring down an existential crisis. Do we still need them in a world where ChatGPT can suggest better phrasing in seconds and Grammarly obsessively tracks your Oxford commas? The rise of generative AI … Read more
Introduction Let’s not beat around the bush: if AI isn’t part of your publishing workflow by now, you’re not just behind the curve—you’re practically in a different century. The global AI in publishing market is projected to skyrocket from $2.8 billion in 2023 to a staggering $41.2 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual … Read more
Introduction Plagiarism has plagued academia, publishing, and journalism for centuries. The act of passing off someone else’s work as one’s own is not just unethical—it’s a systemic failure that undermines trust and intellectual progress. As digital technology evolved, plagiarism became more sophisticated and, paradoxically, easier to commit. But the same technological advancement that enabled it … Read more