While some self-published authors are keen to embrace tools that leverage artificial intelligence, others continue to have concerns about AI erasing the importance of a writer’s work, and degrading the publishing industry as a whole - concerns addressed by this week’s guest, Dan Curran.
Dan is the co-founder of Chapters.io, a company that provides a structured approach to content creation by capturing an authors' ideas through recorded interviews, using cutting-edge AI to organize, structure, and refine their words, and finally using a human editor to bring it all together. This innovative process aims to remove the stress and barriers that prevent many experts and thought leaders from writing their first book, while still ensuring their authenticity remains intact.
Today's discussion also spans the broader publishing landscape and how, as today's AI agents become more sophisticated, authors have access to an assortment of powerful tools that can be used to streamline everything from manuscript development to marketing strategies. Dan also shares his insights into why holding onto your intellectual property is crucial, and the variety of ways they can lead to revenue streams beyond simple books sales. Whether you're an AI skeptic or enthusiast, this episode is full of ideas of how AI can be used to enhance, rather than diminish, the role of human creativity in publishing.
Dan Curran
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