AI Isn't Replacing Authors—It's Changing the Way We Publish "Will AI replace authors?" - It's one of the questions I'm asked more and more. The short answer? No. AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become the hottest topic in publishing. Whether you're traditionally published, self-published or somewhere in between, it's impossible to ignore the impact AI is having on our industry. Some people see it as a threat; others, like me, see it as the future. Personally, I believe it's

Let’s start with something many authors don’t realise: You don’t need an agent to pitch your book. An agent’s role is to act as a bridge between you and a publisher - submitting your work, negotiating contracts, and helping shape your author career. And while many authors who have agents value that support, it’s not a prerequisite for getting published. Authors pitch their work directly to publishers every day. What matters most isn’t whether you have an agent; it’s whether y

When an author’s book event doesn’t draw a big crowd, it can be disappointing and confidence-shaking. Despite careful planning, which...