The Ethics and Practicalities of AI in Publishing with JD Lasica and Alessandra Torre

Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com🎯 Check out our sponsor: Authors AIReady to level up your manuscript? Authors AI’s Marlowe Pro gives you developmental editing feedback powered by advanced, pattern-recognizing AI. Get a full report for less than $30 or subscribe for ongoing insights. Wordslinger listeners get 25% off any purchase with code SLINGER at checkout—visit https://authors.ai.In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson is joined by Alessandra Torre and JD Lasica for a deep-dive into the evolving world of artificial intelligence in authorship. The trio unpacks the ethics and uses of AI for writers, explores the difference between analytical and generative AI, and offers clarity on how AI can support, not replace, the creative process. If you’re curious about AI’s role in book development—or just want practical tips on ethical engagement—this conversation is for you.Show links:* Authors AI (authors.ai) – AI-driven feedback and editing for authors* Marlowe Pro (authors.ai/marlowe-pro) – Advanced AI-powered manuscript critique* Use code SLINGER for 25% off sitewideWatch on YouTube (and subscribe!):Important Topics & Timestamps:[00:01:18] – Meet Authors AI: Origin story and Marlowe explained[00:06:25] – Marlowe’s main use case: Developmental manuscript critique[00:08:13] – Ethics & industry reactions: AI acceptance, resistance, and class actions[00:12:02] – Analytical vs. generative AI: What authors need to know[00:14:17] – Where ethics get fuzzy (translation, narration, disclosure)[00:19:08] – How Marlowe uses AI differently (pattern recognition, rights-cleared corpus)[00:23:17] – Publisher boundaries: Where traditional houses draw the AI line[00:24:11] – Do authors need to disclose AI use?[00:25:49] – How to access Marlowe + exclusive Wordslinger discountSubscribe for more author insights, ethical debates, and the latest in writing technology. Smash that notification bell so you never miss an episode! 🔔 Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.