Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with Becky Robinson, owner and CEO of Weaving Influence, about the rise of AI in publishing and how authors should approach using AI when crafting books. Specifically, they discuss how AI can strip an author’s voice, making the book less impactful, and can make errors when providing information or relaying transcripts. They reinforce that publishing standards matter and books should maintain the integrity of human creation, editing, and design. Becky ends by encouraging authors to bring their unique experiences, stories, vulnerabilities, fears, and joys to creating their book, instead of relying on AI.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• Why authors should use AI as a productivity tool instead of replacing human authorship and creativity.
• How AI in writing strips an author’s voice and value, detracting from the integrity of books.
• How AI can make mistakes and isn't an infallible source for information, facts, or quotes.
• Why AI-generated graphics are inauthentic and may misrepresent your brand as an author.
• Where Weaving Influence stands on AI use in the books they publish through self-publishing and hybrid publishing.
• Why human-made books provide the most value through sharing unique experiences, stories, and vulnerabilities.
• How using AI in book writing can affect marketing, public relations, and readers' perception of the book.

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