Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “writing”
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AI and Publishing: Tools, Threats, and Opportunities
Rarely has an industry been more unsettled by a technology than publishing has been by generative AI. The conversation is loud, often polarized, and moving fast. Here’s where things actually stand.
What writers are using AI for
Many authors are already using AI tools as part of their process — not to write books, but to assist with specific tasks: brainstorming when stuck, generating placeholder names, drafting back-cover copy, or outlining potential plot structures.
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How to Build an Author Platform Before Your Book Is Done
The word “platform” makes writers uncomfortable. It sounds like a performance — and most writers became writers to avoid performing.
Reframe it: a platform is simply the audience of people who already trust you. Agents and publishers want to know that trust exists before they invest in your book.
Start before you need it
This is the point most writers miss. Building an audience takes time — often years. Waiting until your book is done means launching into silence.