The AI Conversation in Publishing Has Gone Off the Rails

AI in publishing is getting loud—and not always helpfulEveryone has an opinion about AI right now, especially in the publishing and writing world. But instead of thoughtful conversations, what we’re seeing is a lot of noise, fear-based takes, and people rushing to pick a side.In this episode, we’re not here to give a definitive answer on AI. We’re here to talk about what’s actually bothering us about the conversation itself—the fearmongering, the “AI police,” and the pressure being put on writers in an already difficult industry.We waited to speak on this for a reason. We listened first. And now we’re sharing what feels off, what feels overblown, and where we think the focus should actually be.In this episode, we cover: Why the AI conversation in publishing feels reactive instead of productive  The rise of fear-based takes and why they’re not helping writers  Where we personally draw the line with AI (workflow vs creativity)  The pressure and anxiety AI is adding to authors—especially debut authors  Why “AI isn’t going away” is the wrong starting point for the conversation  What writers should actually focus on right now instead of spiralingFor writers navigating AI right now:If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the noise around AI, you’re not alone. This episode is meant to ground the conversation back in reality and remind you of what actually matters:Your voice, your process, and the work itself.Listen now🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 📺 Full episode + clips on YouTube 📚 Explore books from our featured authors on our Bookshop page