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

Extensively revised in May 2025.

"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.