The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

"Thad McIlroy brings his expertise to bear on one of the most important and potentially disruptive forces in contemporary publishing: the impact of generative AI. Rich in insight... The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is foundational for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is affecting both writing and publishing." - Maja Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Hachette Livre


"A great overview of how AI might, or might not, fit into trade publishing. Thad's analysis of the current state of the business adds important context to how the new technology can be best utilized." - Jim Milliot, Former PW Editorial Director and current Editor-at-Large


"I'm amazed at the breadth of what's covered in The Al Revolution in Book Publishing... When I read Thad McIlroy I feel like we're having a conversation!" - Joe Wikert, President, Revenue Path Group


"Thad has accomplished the nearly unimaginable: clearly, authoritatively, and comprehensively explaining the multiple dimensions and intersecting issues of AI in publishing." - Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates


In The Al Revolution in Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers, writer and technologist Thad McIlroy provides an insider's understanding of how Al is impacting the entire publishing ecosystem-from authoring to editorial and marketing to sales and distribution.


McIlroy's decades of experience in publishing and technology will help both authors and publishing professionals better understand hot-button issues like copyright and Al for translation, to develop informed opinions, and to better engage in the many ways that the technology is reshaping the publishing industry.


The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is the first book to look deep inside artificial intelligence as it impacts authors and book publishers. It's concise and direct - only what you need to know.

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The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

"Thad McIlroy brings his expertise to bear on one of the most important and potentially disruptive forces in contemporary publishing: the impact of generative AI. Rich in insight... The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is foundational for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is affecting both writing and publishing." - Maja Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Hachette Livre


"A great overview of how AI might, or might not, fit into trade publishing. Thad's analysis of the current state of the business adds important context to how the new technology can be best utilized." - Jim Milliot, Former PW Editorial Director and current Editor-at-Large


"I'm amazed at the breadth of what's covered in The Al Revolution in Book Publishing... When I read Thad McIlroy I feel like we're having a conversation!" - Joe Wikert, President, Revenue Path Group


"Thad has accomplished the nearly unimaginable: clearly, authoritatively, and comprehensively explaining the multiple dimensions and intersecting issues of AI in publishing." - Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates


In The Al Revolution in Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers, writer and technologist Thad McIlroy provides an insider's understanding of how Al is impacting the entire publishing ecosystem-from authoring to editorial and marketing to sales and distribution.


McIlroy's decades of experience in publishing and technology will help both authors and publishing professionals better understand hot-button issues like copyright and Al for translation, to develop informed opinions, and to better engage in the many ways that the technology is reshaping the publishing industry.


The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is the first book to look deep inside artificial intelligence as it impacts authors and book publishers. It's concise and direct - only what you need to know.

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The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

by Thad McIlroy
The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers

by Thad McIlroy

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"Thad McIlroy brings his expertise to bear on one of the most important and potentially disruptive forces in contemporary publishing: the impact of generative AI. Rich in insight... The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is foundational for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is affecting both writing and publishing." - Maja Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Hachette Livre


"A great overview of how AI might, or might not, fit into trade publishing. Thad's analysis of the current state of the business adds important context to how the new technology can be best utilized." - Jim Milliot, Former PW Editorial Director and current Editor-at-Large


"I'm amazed at the breadth of what's covered in The Al Revolution in Book Publishing... When I read Thad McIlroy I feel like we're having a conversation!" - Joe Wikert, President, Revenue Path Group


"Thad has accomplished the nearly unimaginable: clearly, authoritatively, and comprehensively explaining the multiple dimensions and intersecting issues of AI in publishing." - Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates Bill Kasdorf, Kasdorf & Associates


In The Al Revolution in Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers, writer and technologist Thad McIlroy provides an insider's understanding of how Al is impacting the entire publishing ecosystem-from authoring to editorial and marketing to sales and distribution.


McIlroy's decades of experience in publishing and technology will help both authors and publishing professionals better understand hot-button issues like copyright and Al for translation, to develop informed opinions, and to better engage in the many ways that the technology is reshaping the publishing industry.


The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is the first book to look deep inside artificial intelligence as it impacts authors and book publishers. It's concise and direct - only what you need to know.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780981360867
Publisher: The Future of Publishing
Publication date: 07/26/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 158
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Thad McIlroy is a digital publishing analyst and author based in San Francisco. His site, The Future of Publishing, provides in-depth coverage of book publishing industry trends, currently focusing on the intersection of AI with book authoring and publishing. A well-established expert in the technology and marketing issues surrounding digital publishing, he has authored a dozen other books and over 500 articles. McIlroy is also a partner in Publishing Technology Partners, and a contributing editor to Publishers Weekly covering artificial intelligence, publishing innovation, and book publishing technology startups.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Why AI now?
  3. AI: Getting Started
  4. AI: A Very Brief History
  5. Understanding AI and Some Key Terminology
  6. AI Software: The System Heavyweights
  7. Working with AI Software
  8. Training for Chat AI
  9. Hallucinations: A Fly in the Ointment
  10. What About Images and Video?
  11. Software for Book Publishers
  12. AI and Book Publishing: What is the Industry Doing Currently?
  13. AI and Book Publishing: What are Publishing Companies Doing?
  14. AI and Book Publishing: The Use Cases
  15. Strategies for Integrating AI into Publishing Operations
  16. AI for Audiobooks
  17. AI for Book Translation
  18. AI for Scholarly Publishing
  19. AI for Authors
  20. Creativity can be a Cliché
  21. Some Good Stuff Outside of Publishing
  22. Essay: The Potential Impact of AI on the Book Publishing Industry
  23. Conclusion
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