In Publishing ? Humans vs AI

In Publishing … Humans vs AI 

Not a day goes by that authors are not hit with something that has an AI scam attached to it. In a conversation with Jim Cox, the CEO of Midwest Book Review, it to is being hit with a flood from the AI river. He writes in a recent blog earlier in June:

AI is now firmly in the news and actively impacting business, the social culture, the economy, politics, and science—including the publishing industry in terms of writers, publishers, and publicity/marketing. It seems technology is not just ‘marching on’, it’s trying to break land speed records!

He, in turned, shared with the readers of his blog. With his permission, I’m passing it on to you.

Publishing’s Next Crisis: Why AI-Generated Text Needs Human Quality Control

Joshua Lisec, an acclaimed international celebrity ghostwriter who has ghostwritten over 110 books and co-authored two New York Times bestsellers, says that the influx of AI-generated text in publishing has made human editors more important than ever. The most recent controversy arose after a book on truth in the age of artificial intelligence was found to contain quotes fabricated by an AI chatbot, as reported in the New York Times. Lisec said this could have been prevented by better editing.

The head of Barnes & Noble recently caught flak for saying he’d allow AI-generated books in his stores. The truth is, he already is. The publishing industry’s dirty secret is that all kinds of books now have some AI-generated text in them, even from authors you would never imagine would use it. The real problem now is getting caught. Authors are going to keep using AI, there’s too much at stake for them to swear off it entirely, but smart publishers are going to make sure that fact-checkers and human editors thoroughly go through those manuscripts before publication.”

You can listen to Joshua discuss the state of AI in publishing in a recent segment on NPR’s WGCU here:
https://www.wgcu.org/podcast/gulf-coast-life/2026-05-18/ai-in-traditional-publishing-successful-ghostwriter-says-its-already-happening

As the digital world shifts, staying informed about AI and its trends will deliver ideas and strategies to navigate forward for authors. There will be plenty of disruption—recognizing as it comes will help you create the publishing path that will work for you.

Resources to learn more …
With that said, authors need to stay informed. There are several websites dedicated to AI as it effects publishing. Take the time to explore.

AI Publishing Policies Explained
https://whitneyafoster.substack.com/p/ai-publishing-policy-guide

AI in Publishing: How AI Is Used in the Book Publishing Industry
https://toptenpublishers.com/ai-in-publishing-industry

Seven Ways AI Will Impact Authors And The Publishing Industry
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/07/06/seven-ways-ai-will-impact-authors-and-the-publishing-industry

What is the Future of AI in Publishing
https://publishingstate.com/what-is-the-future-of-ai-in-publishing/2025

AI and Publishing: FAQ for Writers
https://janefriedman.com/ai-and-publishing-faq-for-writers

What AI-authored Books Mean For The Publishing Industry
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786657/what-ai-authored-books-mean-for-the-publishing-industry

The Future of AI in Publishing
https://www.press.jhu.edu/newsroom/future-ai-publishing

The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Publishing Industry
https://fadel.com/resources/the-transformative-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-publishing-industry

How AI is Changing the Publishing Industry: Current Impact and Future Trends
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ai-changing-publishing-industry-current-2rk4e

AI isn’t going away. Own your words. Protect them. And get them out there to your fans and those who are looking for your storytelling and sage advice.


Dr. Judith Briles is the award-winning and bestselling author of 49 books and calls Colorado home. When she’s not in the kitchen or in the garden, she’s working with clients as The Book Shepherd, a book and publishing consulting and project management firm that works with authors at all stages of their book to create and publish a book they never regret! She’s the founder of the first Authors’ Hall of Fame exclusively dedicated to ensuring the legacy of authors connected in some way with Colorado.

Judith’s books have been translated into 17 countries with over 1,000,000 copies sold! They have been featured in over 2,000 radio and TV shows including repeat appearances on CNN, CNBC, and Oprah. She has worked with over 1,500 authors and created 500 plus bestsellers. Print publications include Newsweek, People, Time, The Wall Street Journal and … The National Enquirer! Her popular podcast, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is dedicated to authors and writers and their success and is ranked in the top ten in four categories on GoodPods.

©2026 Judith Briles – The Book Shepherd™ All Rights Reserved.

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