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Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy

Update: 2024-08-12
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How are publishers using AI and what are the potential use cases in the future? Why is this an exciting time in publishing for those who use the new tools to expand their creative possibilities? Thad McIlroy and I have a wonderful discussion about the current state of AI in publishing, and where we think it might be going next.







In the intro, Audible tests AI-powered search [TechCrunch]; How to avoid book marketing overwhelm [Author Media]; Top 17 self-publishing companies [Nerdy Novelist]; How I professionally self-publish; 30% off ebooks & audio at CreativePennBooks.com, use discount code AUGUST24.













Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, self-publishing with support, where you can get free formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Just go to www.draft2digital.com to get started.







This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn 













Thad McIlroy is a nonfiction author and contributing editor, writing at the intersection of AI and book publishing, as well as a publishing consultant. His latest book is The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers.







You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. 







Show Notes









* Why is generative AI so controversial in publishing?







* Ways in which traditional publishers are using AI tools







* How platforms are monitoring and placing guidelines on AI work — and why Ingram blocked his book







* The future of licensing — and synthetic data







* The increasing importance of high-quality print books







* Generative AI search and book discoverability







* Why Thad thinks this is the most exciting time in his 50 year career in publishing









You can find Thad at thefutureofpublishing.com and his new book at Leanpub.com







Transcript of Interview with Thad McIlroy







Joanna: Thad McIlroy is a nonfiction author and contributing editor, writing at the intersection of AI and book publishing,
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy

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